Dealing With the Hornblower Sensation in Your Shoulder
If you've noticed a weird hitch when reaching for your face or eating, you might be dealing with the hornblower sensation. It's one of those things that feels incredibly specific once you experience it—your arm just won't do what you tell it to do without making a massive, awkward compensation. Instead of your hand coming up to your mouth smoothly, your elbow flares out to the side like you're about to start a solo on a trumpet. That's exactly where the name comes from, and while it might sound like a musical talent, it's actually a pretty clear signal that something is going on with your rotator cuff. ...