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Nearly 6 million people a year see a physician for a elbow or shoulder problem. Almost everything you do involves bending your elbow and/or raising your shoulder. Pain, stiffness or decreased strength of the shoulder and elbow can be treated. Athletes are especially susceptible to elbow and shoulder problems. Elbow & Shoulder problems can include:

• Arthritis
• Tendonitis
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Ruptured & Torn Tendons
• Sprains & Strains
• Nerve Entrapments
• Other syndromes

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Injuries can be treated conservatively with rest, ice and exercise or in some instances through surgery. Arthroscopy, synovectomy, osteotomy or arthroplasty are some of the options.

John Muir Health provides Outpatient Physical Therapy in our Danville, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, Concord, and Brentwood Physical Rehabilitation Centers. Click here to view a list of locations. The Corporate Health provides Certified Athletic Trainers to local High Schools and Colleges to assist in injury prevention and treatment.

John Muir Health leads the way in the most advanced procedures for elbows and shoulders. Call Physician Referral Services to contact an orthopedic surgeon in the John Muir Physician Network at (925) 941-2244.

For more specific back or neck information: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons