Does shoulder pain have you sidelined? Minor shoulder problems, such as sore muscles and aches and pains, are common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. They can also be caused by the natural process of aging.
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Shoulder problems can be minor or serious. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or color. Shoulder injuries most commonly occur during sports activities, work-related tasks, projects around the home, or falls. Home treatment often can help relieve minor aches and pains.

Minimally invasive shoulder surgery
Shoulder surgery in the last ten years have made incredible strides. Surgeons are now able to do things through very small incisions, mimimally invasive, that even five years ago would have been more painful and would have had longer recovery times.

Physician featured in this segment
Dr. Jeffrey Kauffman
Sports Medicine | Orthopedic Surgery
Sutter Independent Physicians
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

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