Your shoulder takes a hit during a hockey game or a fall off your bike. Hours later, the top of your shoulder hurts, swells, and feels weak when you reach overhead. That pattern often points to an AC joint sprain, one of the most common shoulder injuries I treat in active people. An AC joint […]

A shoulder separation is a common injury that happens when the ligaments connecting your collarbone to your shoulder blade stretch or tear. Many people confuse it with a shoulder dislocation, but they are not the same. A separation affects the AC joint on top of your shoulder, while a dislocation involves the ball-and-socket joint where […]

An AC joint separation is one of the most common shoulder injuries, especially after a fall or a hard hit during sports. It happens when the ligaments holding your collarbone to your shoulder blade stretch or tear. The result is often a sharp pain at the top of your shoulder and, in some cases, a […]