Find Relief for Your Stubborn Shoulder Pain
Physical Therapy Can Offer Relief
How Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapy is a highly effective treatment for shoulder pain, tailored specifically to each patient’s unique needs. Here’s how it can help: • Pain Management: Through the use of modalities like ultrasound, heat, and ice, physical therapy can help reduce pain and swelling in your shoulder. • Improvement of Range of Motion: Stretching and strengthening exercises can enhance flexibility and strength in the shoulder, which helps decrease pain and improve function. • Manual Therapy: Techniques such as massage and movement can help increase the mobility of joints and soft tissues in the shoulder, providing relief and restoring function. • Customized Exercise Programs: Targeted exercises designed to strengthen the shoulder muscles and improve posture can help prevent the recurrence of injuries. If you're struggling with shoulder pain, remember that you don't have to endure it silently. Physical therapy offers a proactive strategy for managing your pain, enhancing your mobility, and getting you back to your everyday activities without discomfort. Don't hesitate to reach out and begin your journey to a pain-free life. Your shoulders will thank you!
Whether hitting the pickleball court or simply lifting a grocery bag, shoulder pain can become a daily obstacle to your usual routine. Shoulder pain is a common complaint that can range from acute injuries to chronic conditions. We’ll unpack the various causes and symptoms of shoulder pain and explain how physical therapy can be a game-changer in treating this condition. Uncover the Cause of Your Shoulder Pain The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, supported by muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which makes it prone to injury. Pain in this area can originate from several different causes: • Rotator Cuff Injuries: These involve the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. Symptoms can include a dull ache deep in the shoulder, which may worsen when you try to sleep on the involved side. • Overuse: Overuse or injury to the shoulder joint or even nearby tendons can lead to shoulder pain. For example, overuse of the bicep muscle could lead to shoulder discomfort. • Frozen Shoulder: This condition causes stiffness in the shoulder joint. Symptoms typically worsen over time, making it very difficult to move the shoulder. • Arthritis: Osteoarthritis is another common cause of shoulder pain, particularly in older adults. It develops due to wear and tear of the cartilage, leading to inflammation, pain, and reduced motion.
Directions
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1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 3. In a bowl, whisk flour, spices, and lime zest. Dredge chicken in the mix to coat. 4. Add chicken, skin-side down, to skillet, then place skillet in the oven for 30–35 minutes. 5. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and add poblanos. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. 6. In a bowl, add poblano mix, corn, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro, toss and serve with the chicken.
There’s still time to enjoy sweet summer corn with this lime chicken dish. LIME CHICKEN WITH CORN AND POBLANO SALAD
Ingredients
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Corn and poblano salad • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 poblano peppers, diced •
3 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14-oz can of corn 4 scallions, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 tsp black pepper
Zest of 1 lime 8 chicken thighs
Juice of 2 limes 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper
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