Curtis Noel, M.D.

08/14/2026

Boost Shoulder Strength With Isometric Exercises.

Isometric shoulder exercises offer a gentle method to strengthen your rotator cuff and boost mobility, making them ideal for rehabilitation. Start your recovery journey with these safe techniques.

08/07/2026

What Causes Neck and Shoulder Pain?

Pain in the neck and shoulders is frequently linked because these areas share muscles and nerves. Identifying the cause is key to managing your discomfort.

08/03/2026

Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows.

Computer modeling at the University of Waterloo shows that professional baseball pitchers could make mechanical changes to avoid a common, career-threatening elbow injury without necessarily sacrificing competitive velocity.

07/20/2026

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.

Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.

07/13/2026

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years.

07/06/2026

Why Does My Arm Hurt? Possible Causes and How to Manage Them.

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by a more serious condition, such as a heart attack, that requires medical treatment.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

06/22/2026

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears provides good clinical outcomes despite high re-tear rate in the mid-term.

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior MRCT provides significant pain and function improvement. Despite a high retear rate, mid-term clinical results remain favorable, with low complication and revision rates.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/15/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.