Dr John Wu

03/09/2026

Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball.

The throwing motion causes very high torque and acceleration forces that act on the shoulder joint and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the joint.

02/11/2026

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.

01/26/2026

Causes of Distal Clavicle Osteolysis and Treatment Options.

Distal clavicle osteolysis is shoulder joint pain at the end of the collarbone that is the result of bone disintegration and damage. The most common symptom is a sharp or aching pain at the junction of the acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) and collarbone. While the pain is usually felt during activ...

01/19/2026

8 Causes of Collarbone Pain.

Collarbone fractures are very common, accounting for 5% to 10% of all bone breaks. This type of injury often results from a fall in which you land on your arm or shoulder. It can also happen if you get into an accident, like a car crash.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/31/2025

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. Pain in this area often indicates injured, inflamed, or worn-down tendons in the rotator cuff.

12/24/2025

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical pro...

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/17/2025

Is Carpal Tunnel Surgery Right for You?

Carpal tunnel surgery can help relieve hand pain, numbness, and weakness by cutting a ligament to ease pressure on the median nerve.

12/10/2025

5 Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome You Should Know.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve—a major nerve that controls movement and sensation in the hand and fingers—becomes compressed or pinched. Specifically, this nerve supplies sensations to your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. As a result, you ...

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

11 Exercises to Reduce de Quervain's Tenosynovitis.

Exercises can help improve mobility and strengthen the muscles in the hand and wrist when treating de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Common exercises include thumb stretches, wrist extensions, and using a resistance band to improve strength without pain.