71 | How to Address and Prevent Shoulder Pain with Dr. Kim MacDonald

What could a game of pickleball, your cell phone, and lifting dead weight possibly have in common?Stacey Roberts sits down again with her friend and orthopedic expert, physical therapist, and athletic trainer, Dr. Kim MacDonald, to unpack one of the most complex joints in the body. The shoulder gives us incredible mobility, but that same mobility makes it easy to injure and tricky to diagnose.Stacey and Kim break down the anatomy in plain terms, the two habits quietly driving most shoulder pain, and the common diagnoses people fear on an MRI. They also cover what actually helps, from posture and prevention to smarter rehab and prehab before surgery.You never realize how much you rely on your shoulders until you can't. Whether yours feel great or already ache at night, this one is worth your time. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights05:15 - The unforgettable "dead weight" injury no one sees coming07:50 - The two everyday habits behind most shoulder pain09:37 - Your shoulder anatomy, finally explained in plain English11:10 - The three structures that make or break your shoulder17:02 - Why the COVID pickleball boom wrecked so many shoulders20:04 - The reason women often land in therapy sooner21:18 - What your shoulder aching at night is trying to tell you25:53 - Frozen shoulder and the "Saran Wrap" that locks it up30:36 - What a rotator cuff tear on your MRI really means41:03 - The popular rehab tool this expert refuses to useAbout the GuestDr. Kim MacDonald, MPT, DPT, is a former nationally ranked gymnast and University of Florida athlete whose passion for injury prevention and recovery was shaped by both elite competition and a life-threatening health crisis that left her rebuilding from the ground up. With a B.S. in Sports Medicine from the University of Florida, a Master's in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Dr. MacDonald brings 29 years of experience across all ages and settings. Specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, she is FMS and SFMA-certified and founded Crimson Therapies to provide personalized, hands-on care. Her mission is to empower patients to take control of their mobility, strength, and long-term wellness.Connect with Dr. Kim MacDonaldWebsite: Crimson TherapiesLinkedIn: Dr. Kim MacDonaldImportant LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comIf you click on these Amazon links New You Health and Wellness may receive a small commission should you decide to purchase.About the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and recla