When your shoulders and neck feel heavy, stiff, or sore after training, trapezius pain is often the reason. This large muscle controls so much of how you move, yet it’s easy to ignore until it starts holding you back. You rely on your trapezius for nearly every athletic activity. It stabilizes your shoulders, helps your neck turn freely, and keeps your upper body in balance. When this muscle strains, you may notice: A dull ache across your shoulders or upper back Sharp pain w

You went in for an MRI of your hip or shoulder, and the results came back: “labral tear.”  Understandably, that phrase can be alarming....

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As a Denver athlete or regular exerciser, you’ve probably heard: “Movement is medicine!” And indeed, cardio, lifting, and high-intensity...

At Rise Rehab and Sport Performance in Denver, we hear this all the time. The truth is: yes, many people recover from a torn meniscus with physical therapy alone — but it depends on several key factors. Let’s break it down.