The number of injuries is astounding in our youth athletes, whether it is the lower limb with ACL sprains or the upper limb with UCL “Tommy John” sprains. It seems to be happening more and more each year. Some of the factors include over-training, single-sport specialization, and lack of strength and conditioning programs. All these factors need to be addressed to help prevent these injuries, but that is a conversation for another day.

Shoulder pain is a common problem not only in the athletic population but also within the general public. Whether the pain comes from doing overhead movements or having the feeling of general shoulder instability, it can be a debilitating injury that can limit your active daily living. Some shoulder pain comes on after a specific instance, but others can come on gradually and without warning.