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SHOULDER CONDITIONS

Evidence-based guides on the most common shoulder conditions seen in Dr. Peng's Campbell, CA sports medicine clinic. Each guide covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the full range of non-surgical treatment options — with a downloadable PDF handout.

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Select a condition to read the full evidence-based guide, learn about treatment options, and download a printable PDF handout.

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Rotator Cuff
Syndrome

Condition that includes tendinopathy, partial tears, and impingement of the rotator cuff. Learn how to treat shoulder pain with evidence based non surgical treatments.

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Shoulder
Labral Tear

Damage to the cartilage ring that deepens the shoulder socket, causing clicking, catching, or instability. Can be due to trauma or degenerative in nature.

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AC Joint
Sprain

Injury to the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade, typically from a fall or direct impact. Commonly heals well with proper rehabilitation.

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Latissimus
Dorsi Pain

Strain or overuse of the large muscle connecting the arm to the lower back, common in overhead athletes and lifters. Fix with a simple stretching routine.

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Shoulder
Osteoarthritis

Progressive cartilage loss in the glenohumeral joint causing stiffness, grinding, and deep aching. Here are the best evidence based non surgical treatments.

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Frozen
Shoulder

Gradual onset of severe stiffness and pain from capsular inflammation, often without a clear cause. Understand the three stages and which strategies work best.

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Biceps Tendonitis

Pain at the front of the shoulder where the long head of the biceps runs through the groove. Commonly coexists with rotator cuff problems.

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Shoulder Blade
Pain

Aching or burning between the shoulder blades with many possible causes — postural, muscular, or cervical. Fix with a simple stretching routine.

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Shoulder Pain Stretches

A guided stretching and mobility routine for general shoulder tightness and stiffness. Extremely effective program that can fix shoulder pain in just 5 minutes.

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