Bicep tendonitis is usually caused by overloading and overusing the biceps tendon. The primary function of your biceps is elbow flexion and turning your palm up. Biceps tendonitis symptoms can include ...

Tendons are the bands of tissue that attach your muscles to your bones. They help your body move smoothly and absorb shocks when you use your muscles. Shoulder tendon damage refers to injuries of the ...

Shoulder problems are one of the most common complaints that doctors need to diagnose. Speed’s test and Yergason’s test are both ways for your doctor to physically examine the area around your ...

While tendonitis is often caused by stress on a tendon from repeated motions, that’s not always the case. Calcific tendonitis is caused by buildup of calcium on a tendon. You can develop calcific ...

From your shoulders to your fingers, your arms have many moving parts: joints, bones, muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments. Mysterious arm pain that seemingly comes out of nowhere can arise if any ...

A SLAP tear is a shoulder injury that involves the top part of the labrum—the ring of cartilage that surrounds your shoulder socket. Your labrum helps keep your shoulder stable. SLAP stands for ...

This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — From professional athletes to weekend warriors, every year more than 100,000 people in the U.S. have surgeries to repair their shoulders. Unfortunately, some repairs fail, ...

In some cases, neck and shoulder pain can be a sign of a heart attack or a stroke. These are serious medical emergencies that require immediate help. Rarely, it can be caused by gallstones and certain ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins placed starter Homer Bailey on the 10-day injured list with tendonitis in his right biceps. To take his place on the roster, they recalled right-hander Sean Poppen. Sunday was ...