Shoulder Injuries

If you have a job where you lift heavy items over your head or work on things above you where you’re constantly reaching over your head, you risk dislocating your shoulder at some point. It could be one heavy object that causes it or strain that occurs over time. A...

Every occupation comes with its share of risks and hazards. However, one of the most common occupational hazards across multiple industries is an injury to the shoulders.  Like most workplace injuries, shoulder injuries are painful and can diminish a worker’s ability...

When it comes to shoulder injuries, the rotator cuff gets most of the attention. However, if your pain is felt more at the top of your shoulder, it could be an acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain or separation.  The acromioclavicular joint is what connects the...

Professional painters may prefer to work on interiors – particularly when the weather is hot. While interior painters may not face the risks associated with working on multi-level buildings, there are health and safety risks that their employers should help them...

If you work in an occupation that requires you to regularly lift heavy objects or perform repeated overhead motions, you run the risk of eventually damaging a rotator cuff. Professionals like painters, carpenters and others who work in construction can be particularly...