Boxing Injury Guide: The Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Boxers

Many times, an exhausted fighter will try to throw harder punches to go for the knockdown and to do so will swing the shoulder further back during the wind up. When the shoulder is over extended in one direction then suddenly forced in another direction (toward the opponent) the biomechanical chain is substantially altered and the ligaments and tendons can be damaged.

Jets’ Eric Decker To Undergo Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

Decker had been trying to rehab the shoulder for several weeks but decided to undergo surgery in an effort to back to full strength for next season.

Jets Eric Decker Week to Week With Rotator Cuff Tear

On Friday afternoon, Jets head coach Todd Bowles told the media that star wide receiver Eric Decker would not suit up for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks due to a partial tear in his rotator cuff. “It’s something that kind of sucks at this point. It’s early in the season,” Decker said. “But...

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Rotator Cuff Surgery

For those considering Rotator Cuff Surgery, the amount of information available may be overwhelming and often makes it difficult to to determine fact and fiction…

Shoulder Pain After Throwing

Overhand throwing motions trigger high torque and also fuel powerful acceleration forces that can cause significant stress on the shoulder joint. Whether you are a professional athlete or just playing catch with your kids in the backyard, pain or discomfort when throwing can be linked to...

Stiff and Sore? Your Sleep Position May Be To Blame

Incorrect sleep habits over time can cause consistent pain and even physical injuries to your body. These injuries are more common in the shoulders, neck and back due to certain sleep tendencies that a lot of us can fall into.