"Is This You?"

It’s time to get some answers…

I’m a registered physical therapist with a specialization in hand and upper extremity therapy. Being a former shoulder patient myself, I can tell you firsthand of the wrenching pain this one appendage can cause. All of my patients are special to me, but I have a certain special connection with my patients who have shoulder problems.

You see, the shoulder is a person’s connection with the world. An injury or disability to the shoulder suddenly breaks that connection. The patient’s focus is now on finding relief or getting back function so the connection to the world is once again re-established. This is often where the difficulty lies… There are so many reasons for shoulder pain and even more “remedies” that a person can become overwhelmed. Even worse, a wrong self-diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment or even damaging treatment.

This site attempts to answer some common questions about shoulder pain, it’s origin or cause, and current available treatments for any given diagnosis.

What This Blog Is NOT Meant For:

This blog is meant for informational purposes only and not meant to replace the advice or treatment of a physician or qualified specialist.

What This Blog IS Meant For:

People with shoulder pain want pain relief, bottom line. They need a resoursce with easy-to-find answers to their most common questions. While education about their particular condition is a very important part of treatment, I believe it is not necessary to give overly detailed anatomy lessons, or spill out a lot of medical jargon in order to educate the patient. In fact, sometimes using an analogy that relates to the person’s hobbies or interest is the best education of all. They begin to understand their condition on their terms which translates to more emotional meaning for the patient and therefore  more compliance with treatment.