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Live Life Pain Free
RELIEF FROM A SHOULDER INJURY
Injury Causes
don’t go away, or when the uncomfortable feelings have certain characteristics, it’s importantnot to ignore them,andseekhelp. Ifyoukeepexperiencingshoulder clicking or “popping,” for example, it may indicate a more serious problem in the shoulderarea.Sharppainshouldalsobecheckedoutwithyourphysical therapist, as this means the shoulder joint is not moving in good alignment.There are also more easily-ignored symptoms, like a dull pain that runs along the side of your arm, or sudden arm weakness whenever you try to carry something or reach for an object. These symptoms, you should definitely not ignore. If you areexperiencing shoulder, elbow or wrist pain andneed relief now, contact the professional therapists at Edge Physical Therapy for a chance at a pain-free and active life!
Many shoulder injuries result from tasks requiring heavy lifting or repetitive reaching motions. Along with manual labor jobs, work around the house such as cleaning gutters or hanging up wet clothes are common culprits. In addition, athletic pursuits like weightlifting, swimming, and tennis can unfortunately lead to shoulder injuries. Along with these activities, passive movements can also be a problem. If you have continuous poor posture, the improperpositioningofyourshoulders,canmakeyouextravulnerable toscapula (shoulder blade) and rotator cuff injuries.
Know The Warning Signs
Allofusexperienceoccasionalachesandpains fromdoing toomuch,whichdoes notnecessarilymeanachronicproblem isemerging.However,when thosepains
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