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This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

More than 20 percent of people suffer from shoulder pain, usually stemming from stiffness in the shoulders after long hours hunch over a desk. There are plenty of reasons why you might be experiencing ...

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

Starting your day with the right exercises would make a big difference in terms of softening stiffness and avoiding pain in the shoulder region. The shoulders are considered the most mobile joints in ...

Biceps and triceps moves are often the first that come to mind for upper body strength, but it all starts with the shoulders. The shoulder muscles are responsible for a lot of crucial movements, ...