FYZICALNorthCentralWestVA: What’s Causing Shoulder Pain?

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FREE SHOULDER PAIN WORKSHOP What you will learn: • 5 Things You Need To Know About Shoulder Pain • Fueling Your Body • Where Your Shoulder Pain Is Actually Coming From • What Is Rotator Cuff • Exercises For Shoulder Recovery SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW TO SIGN UP TODAY!

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Common conditions that may be causing your shoulder pain include: • Strains and sprains. A strain occurs when amuscle 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, youmay 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. • Arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder joint experiences 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 joint 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 if you have been bedridden for an extended 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 exercises. It may also include any additional methods or modalities that your physical therapist deems fit, including ice and heat therapies, manual therapy, ultrasound, aquatic therapy, 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! Find natural, safe, and effective relief with FYZICAL today!

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CREAMY CUCUMBER, RADISH & TOMATO CHOPPED SALAD

INGREDIENTS: • ½ cup mayonnaise • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese • 1 tbsp chopped fresh

• 1 tbsp lemon juice • ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper • 1 large cucumber, diced • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered • 1 bunch radishes, diced • ½ medium red onion, finely diced

chives, plus more for garnish • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

DIRECTIONS: Whisk mayonnaise, feta, chives, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, radishes and onion and toss to coat. Garnish with more chives and dill, if desired.

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