• Strains: A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is stretched too far or torn. Strains that are not resolved fully can lead to ongoing shoulder pain, making it difficult to partake in exercise or even daily tasks. • Tendinitis: Tendinitis in the shoulder joint occurs when the joint is injured or overused. This typically happens due to the demands of a sport or labor-intensive job, which can cause the tendons to experience ongoing irritation. • Cartilage injury: An injury to the cartilage will typically lead to a limited range of motion and may lead to decreased strength in the affected shoulder. Often you will experience pain when moving your arm in specific ways, but not others. • 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, resulting in pain and inflammation. In both cases, pain and loss of motion are typical. • Frozen shoulder: Medically referred to as adhesive capsulitis, a frozen shoulder can occur if you have been bedridden or your arm has been in a cast or sling for a while. Unfortunately, it can also happen without an apparent cause. This condition causes tissues to stiffen up COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE SHOULDER PAIN
Have you been looking forward to golf season all year? If you’re an avid golfer, the last thing you want is for an injury to take you out of commission. At Superior Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are highly trained movement experts who can help you prevent injury. And before you see us, there are many things you can do on your own to protect yourself from the possibility of a painful injury. Did you know that most golf injuries are caused by poor swing mechanics, poor core strength, or an improper warm-up? Adjusting your golf swing can be hugely beneficial and make this sport much easier on the body. Maintaining proper posture throughout your swing is critical for preventing injuries. You should stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, rotated slightly outward, and your knees slightly bent. It’s also important to keep a relatively straight spine. Make sure to avoid hunching over the ball, as this can cause neck and back strain. Be mindful of how aggressively you swing at the ball. Swinging the club too hard or too fast can put strain on your joints. Take a nice, easy swing at the ball. Not only will this help prevent injury, but it will also improve your game with a consistent swing tempo! If you’re searching for more ways to improve your swing this season, contact Superior Physical Therapy today. Our team can examine your posture and recommend improvements to lessen your risk of injury and increase your skill. See you out on the course! BETTER GOLFING THIS SUMMER
and causes this painful condition to occur. HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
Rehabilitation should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible. A physical therapist with experience treating shoulder pain will thoroughly evaluate the severity of your injury and identify any other limitations affecting your recovery, mobility, stability, or strength. Our therapist at Superior Physical Therapy will create a targeted, individualized care plan to promote accelerated recovery and future injury prevention. Your physical therapist will guide you through a series of exercises designed to help the injury and return to your pre-injury abilities. We will start with pain management and restoring mobility to the injured shoulder. Next, we will focus on progressing your strength and dynamic stability exercises designed to restore function and prevent injuries. We will also incorporate any appropriate pain relief technique
to help ensure you can resume doing all the activities you love. CALL TODAY TO FIND EFFECTIVE SHOULDER PAIN RELIEF!
Two of the biggest goals of physical therapy are to alleviate your pain and to improve your function. Your physical therapist will work with you to ensure that both are achieved throughout your physical therapy sessions. If you are living with shoulder pain, don’t let it limit your life any longer. Call Superior Physical Therapy today to find relief once and for all!
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