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DON’T LET YOUR POSTURE PAIN YOU NEWSLETTER
Whether you have shoulder pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing PTs & OTs at Preferred Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (954) 360-7779 today!
Do you have a daily struggle with your shoulders? Do normal tasks, such as sitting at your desk, bending down to grab a fallen item, or standing to cook dinner, cause a flaring pain between your blades or in the tissues between your shoulders and neck? Chances are, this discomfort could be due to your posture. If you believe your stance could be contributing to your shoulder pain, call Preferred Physical Therapy to schedule an appointment and discuss your treatment options.
making them a common area of complaint. Many patients who seek out physical therapy for their shoulder pain have a condition referred to as “shoulder impingement.” This happens when your rotator cuff tendons press on your “coracoacromial arch,” or the arch of your shoulder. When this happens, you may experience pain when sleeping in certain positions, reaching for something, or moving your shoulder in circular motions. Poor posture is the most common cause of shoulder impingement, but other causes could be related to: • Osteoarthritis • General weakness in the shoulder • Compression, due to trauma • Repetitive reaching movements
TREVOR MEYEROWITZ RPT/CEO/Owner
How does improper posture affect the shoulders? Shoulders are a common pain area for poor posture. When we slouch, hunch, or lean forward too much, our muscles and tendons are being pulled in ways that they are not used to, thus causing inflammation and pain.The shoulders take the brunt of this pull,
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