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Mend Colorado Launches Comprehensive Resource on Shoulder Pain Treatment in Boulder and Lafayette

March 26, 2025

The updated page provides expert insights, diagnosis techniques, and evidence-based treatments for common shoulder conditions. BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a leading provider of physical therapy in Boulder and Lafayette, has unveiled an updated resource on shoulder pain treatments. This recently revamped webpage offers a detailed guide to diagnosing, treating, and recovering from shoulder pain,...

Orthopedic Care

Shoulder Manipulation: What It Is and How It’s Used in Physical Therapy

September 10, 2026

By Jeff Ryg, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT What Shoulder Manipulation Involves Shoulder manual therapy is a hands-on component of physical therapy used to address pain, stiffness, and limitations in shoulder movement. It may include glenohumeral joint mobilizations, scapula or clavicle mobilization or manipulation, and soft-tissue techniques directed at the shoulder complex. Orthopedic manual therapy is...

Exercise Science & Performance

Why Your Shoulder Hurts after Jiu Jitsu (And When to Seek Help)

March 31, 2026

By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS The shoulder is the second most commonly injured site in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.1 If you train regularly, there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with shoulder pain at some point. The higher rate of injury in the shoulder stems from its being an incredibly mobile joint – a fact that makes...

Exercise Science & Performance

Do you have neck or shoulder blade pain? Here are 3 exercises to help relieve your pain and improve your neck mobility and strength.

February 11, 2026

By: Megan Davis, PT, DPT, OCS Neck pain is one of the most common conditions we treat in our Lafayette and Boulder offices. Neck and shoulder blade pain are a common pattern we see in our patients who may have only neck or scapular pain but could also have neck and shoulder pain together. We...

Exercise Science & Performance

Low Back Tightness or Pain from Overhead Presses?

July 19, 2022

When you see a CrossFit, weight training, or gym workout posted with overhead press, push press or jerks, and your first thought is that you are concerned about how your back will fair, then this post is for you. When pressing a barbell (or any object) directly overhead it is necessary to have a strong,...

Exercise Science & Performance

How do I improve my shoulder stability in the overhead squat?

July 12, 2022

The overhead squat is challenging, to put it lightly. It requires both strength and mobility in abundance. It is essential to the sport of weightlifting as the receiving position for the snatch and is commonly seen as a workout element in CrossFit boxes. It is an excellent tool for developing a multitude of physical skills...

Exercise Science & Performance

Squat Stance: Not One Size Fits All

February 23, 2022

Typical instruction for squat stance is a generic recommendation to stand shoulder width apart with your toes turned out slightly. This is a great starting point, but that does not mean it is the optimal stance for everyone. Whether you are a CrossFit athlete, performance weight lifter, or doing squats for general fitness, please read...

Sports Rehabilitation

What Are the Best Subscapularis Exercises for Rock Climbers?

July 13, 2022

The subscapularis is the largest and strongest of the rotator cuff muscles. Its primary function is shoulder internal rotation and it plays a critical role in stabilizing the front aspect of the shoulder during climbing movements. The subscapularis is the least commonly injured muscle of the rotator cuff, but is still prone to pain and...

Sports Rehabilitation

Should I Stretch My Pectoralis Minor Muscle to Fix My Posture for Rock Climbing?

December 14, 2021

The pectoralis minor muscle is situated on the front of the chest and attaches the scapula to the rib cage. When this muscle becomes chronically tight it can pull the scapula anteriorly, creating a posture where the shoulders are rounded forward. This posture is often seen in rock climbers and tightness of the pec minor...

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Do One Thing and Do It Well

September 25, 2015

The majority of patients undergoing treatment by a Physical Therapist will receive a home exercise program (HEP) based on their specific symptoms. This individualized program is essential for the reduction of symptoms and restoration of function. In my opinion, not providing an exercise program to patients with musculoskeletal conditions leads to patient dependence on the...

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Mend Colorado Launches Comprehensive Resource on Shoulder Pain Treatment in Boulder and Lafayette

Shoulder Manipulation: What It Is and How It’s Used in Physical Therapy

Why Your Shoulder Hurts after Jiu Jitsu (And When to Seek Help)

Do you have neck or shoulder blade pain? Here are 3 exercises to help relieve your pain and improve your neck mobility and strength.

Low Back Tightness or Pain from Overhead Presses?

How do I improve my shoulder stability in the overhead squat?

Squat Stance: Not One Size Fits All

What Are the Best Subscapularis Exercises for Rock Climbers?

Should I Stretch My Pectoralis Minor Muscle to Fix My Posture for Rock Climbing?

Do One Thing and Do It Well

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