AboutDr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS Expertise Dr. Park is the founder of clinic director of Progressive Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation in Rockville, MD. As an athlete and former competitor in Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dr. Park has extensive knowledge in treating sports-related injuries. He has been featured in Men's Fitness Magazine and has lectured on topics related to ergonomics, exercise, health, and fitness. With his knowledge as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, he has helped professional athletes including players in the NFL and NBA, professionals on the PGA tour, and several of the nation's best Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitors. He has also worked with some of the top NCAA athletes in the Midwest rehabilitate injuries and return them to competition. Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you can be sure Dr. Park and his staff will get you back to doing the things you enjoy the most. For more info visit www.ProSpineRehab.com or www.yourMMAdoctor.com
Experience Nine years of clinical experience in private practice and group practice along with post-graduate training in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and sports injuries. Dr. Park has lectured and written on various topics in health, exercise, ergonomics, and fitness and has treated amateur and professional athletes throughout the country
Organizations ACA, MCA, NSCA
Publications http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_5_20/ai_n6011840
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/The_ART_of_Pain_Relief_11_07_2007.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/When_Its_More_Than_Just_a_Pain_in_the_Neck_11_30_2007.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Knee_Injuries__Part_1_12_12_2007.html
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http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Shoulder_Pain_and_Mixed_Martial_Arts_10_30_2007.html
Education/Credentials Doctor of Chiropractic (National University of Health Sciences)
B.S., Biology (National University of Health Sciences)
B.S., Biology (University of Maryland)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with NSCA
Certified Active Release Techniques Provider
Past/Present Clients Amateur athletes, non-athletes, and professional athletes in the UFC, NFL, NBA, and PGA.
Question Since October 2007 i have been an active wrestler. I haven't really stopped playing soccer. Well, recently, I've notice extreme pain in my shoulder when moving my arm above my head, across my chest (to stretch) and moving it all the way in a circle.
when i place my hand on my chest, near the collar bone, it almost feels that there is some clicking and/or grinding. Also, it cracks all the time, when i am stretching to taking off my shirt.
I don't remember me doing anything to it, but i might of when i was wrestling. I don't think it would be dislocated because I have done that, and it was a lot more pain.
I started noting this pain when in like February, but i thought that since wrestling just ended in March, i could have recovery time, but nothing is working.
What could be wrong?
Answer It sounds like you might have what's called a rotator cuff impingement syndrome. However, because you've previously dislocated your shoulder, I would suggest you get an MRI if you haven't already done so to rule out any other injuries. A painful shoulder with locking and clicking could be from a torn labrum which sometimes requires surgery.
If the MRI is normal, then you should start doing rotator cuff exercises to strengthen the muscles that stabilize your shoulder. You can get an evaluation done by a physical therapist and have him or her put you on a good program.
