COMMON CONDITIONS THATMAY BE CAUSING YOUR SHOULDER PAIN
• Strains and sprains. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is stretched too far or torn. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched too far or torn. Strains and sprains can result in an ongoing shoulder pain that may make it difficult to partake in exercise or even daily tasks. If the strain or sprain is minor, it can sometimes be iced at home and healed with rest. More severe strains and sprains will often require physical therapy treatments. • Torn cartilage. When a cartilage tears, you may experience a number of painful symptoms. You may experience decreased strength and a limited range of motion in the affected shoulder. You may also experience pain when moving your arm in certain ways. If you are suffering from a torn cartilage, physical therapy can provide relief. • Dislocation. Dislocation of the shoulder occurs when the head of the humerus pops out of place.This type of injury is extremely painful and unfortunately makes you more vulnerable to recurrence after the first dislocation occurs. PT can help with restoring and maximizing stability after dislocation. •Arthritis. Osteoarthritisand rheumatoidarthritisare the twomostcommon typesof arthritis.Osteoarthritis occurs when thecartilage in theshoulder jointexperiences significant “wear and tear,” typically due to age or excessive overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system sees the joints as a threat.The immune system attacks the membranes surrounding the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and inflammation. •Tendinitis. Tendinitis in the shoulder joint occurs when the shoulder is excessively overused. Symptoms include swelling and painful impingement when raising the affected arm. This typically happens due to the demands of a sport or labor- intensive job, which can cause the tendons to experience ongoing inflammation. • Frozen shoulder. Medically referred to as “adhesive capsulitis,” frozen shoulder can occur without a known cause or if you have been inactive for an extended Jon Alexander Jon was born in Des Moines and grew up in Ankeny Iowa. He graduated from Ankeny high school 2005 where he was involved on both the baseball and golf teams. After high school Jon attended Iowa Central Community College on a golf scholarship where he graduated in 2007 with a degree in criminal justice. He started personal training in 2006 at Ankeny Fitness Center prior to being introduced to CrossFit. In 2007 Jon became further certified as a CrossFit coach where he trained at CrossFit Iowa. Continuing to compete himself, he obtained other qualifications with USA Weightlifting and CrossFit Competition Courses. In 2008 Jon was hired by the Polk County Sheriff’s office worked three years prior to joining theJohnstonPoliceDepartment.Hecontinued tocoach inhis off time,competewithCrossFitcompetitionsand trainwithothercoworkers working on their personal physical fitness goals. Jon notes he qualified for the regional CrossFit games from 2011through 2014 where he finished in the top 100 athletes in the world. Jonstopcompeting in2014ashewas takingonmoreresponsibilitiesatwork and got married to his wife Kelli. Jon and Kelli celebrated the birth of their STAFF SPOTLIGHT
period of time or if your arm has been in a cast or sling for a while. When you don’t have opportunities to exercise the shoulder, the tissues can stiffen up on you, thus causing this painful condition to occur. Find effective shoulder pain relief today: Two of the biggest goals of physical therapy are 1) to alleviate your pain and 2) to improve your function. Your physical therapist will work with you to make sure that both of these are achieved throughout your physical therapy sessions. Your physical therapist will design a treatment plan specifically for you, which will include targeted stretches and strengthening exercises. Itmayalso includeanyadditionalmethodsormodalities thatyourphysical therapist deems fit, including ice and heat therapies, manual therapy, ultrasound, or electrical nerve stimulation. There are a wide range of conditions that can be treated with the help of physical therapy. If you are living with shoulder pain, don’t let it limit your life any longer! Give us a call to find natural, safe, and effective relief today!
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daughter inApril,2018prior toretiring from theJohnstonPoliceDepartment. We are excited that Jon joined our team earlier this year. He notes after working with our group on multiple items since 2003 that he “jumped at the chance to join this amazing team” and is excited to help us develop our personal training program. Keep an eye out for more announcements about our upcoming personal training options at both of our clinics!
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