Many people live with shoulder pain or immobility because they believe it's a natural condition. They may not be aware that there are solutions to their suffering. Today, much can be done to diagnose and treat painful shoulder problems — and help you move toward an active life.

That is why we created this website. Our goal is to provide the basic information you need to be an informed health care consumer. We are dedicated to helping you understand the fundamentals of shoulder pain and immobility — its causes and how your doctor can help.

We have also provided tools to ensure that both you and your physician or orthopaedic specialist (def.)Orthopaedic Surgeon (Orthopaedic Specialist) orthopaedic surgeon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons (musculoskeletal disorders.) can get the most from your appointment:

• Talking to your doctor about shoulder pain and immobility.
• What questions should you ask your doctor?

You also will learn:

• Why doctors don't recommend surgery for some shoulder conditions.
• How the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques can speed your recovery, reduce post-surgical pain and improve outcomes.
• Why treating your shoulder pain in the early stages will not only help you get back to an active life, but may improve your long-term prognosis (def.)Prognosis The prognosis is the probable outcome of a disease. It refers to the likelihood of a patient's recovery. .

What are you giving up because of shoulder pain or immobility?

The information in this website may be helpful.

• Check your symptoms here.