Have you ever reached for a coffee mug on a high shelf or stretched your arms overhead in the morning only to hear a distinct pop, click, or snap? It is a sound that can be surprisingly loud in a quiet room. If you are like most people, your first instinct might be to freeze and wait for the pain to follow. But when the pain doesn't come, you are left wondering: Is my shoulder OK ? Shoulder noise, clinically known as crepitus , is incredibly common. For many, it is just a qui

Your shoulder is one of the most complex and hardworking joints in your entire body. It allows you to reach up, swing, throw and perform countless daily tasks. This incredible range of motion also makes it vulnerable to injury and pain.  When you start having trouble with your shoulder, whether it’s a nagging ache, a sharp pain or stiffness that keeps you up at night, it can quickly interrupt your life. Simple things like reaching across the car or pulling a shirt over your h