Hitting, setting and spiking a ball during a volleyball game can be exciting -- but at the same time volleyball can take a toll on your shoulders. Although the shoulders have the greatest range of motion of any of the joints in your body, they are susceptible to pain and injuries. If you experience persistent shoulder pain from playing volleyball, contact your physician.
If you have a deep pain at the juncture of your shoulder and upper outer arm -- located by reaching across your torso with your uninjured arm and touching just above the joint socket -- bursitis is likely the cause. If you play...
Volleyball requires many overhead movements as well as powerful hitting. These movements can place excessive strain on your shoulder, resulting in a shoulder strain. In volleyball, a shoulder strain can be considered an overuse...
Delayed-onset muscle soreness may affect your shoulders after playing volleyball. One of the ways to prevent DOMS is by warming up thoroughly before each practice and game. If you already have sore shoulders from volleyball, st...
It is the third most popular sport in terms of participation among girls, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. A total of 404, 243 female high school athletes played volleyball during the 2008...
Volleyball is a sport that requires constant motion at the shoulder joint. Spiking, serving and defending at the net all could lead to overuse injuries for volleyball players. It is imperative that a good shoulder routine is ce...
