TIPS TO HELP ALLEVIATE AND PREVENT SHOULDER PAIN
Do you notice your shoulder is waking you up at night? Are you having difficulty reaching or lifting overhead? You might have a rotator cuff injury or another shoulder disorder. At Choice Physical Therapy, our physical therapist can help figure out what is causing your symptoms and how to resolve them so you can use your arm and get a good night’s rest! The most common cause of shoulder pain is due to injury or dysfunction of the rotator cuff. The shoulder joint is formed where the upper arm bone (i.e., humerus) fits into the shoulder blade (i.e., scapula). It is known as a ball and socket joint. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. The job of these muscles is to help move the arm and stabilize the ball in the socket. Shoulder pain occurs if the shoulder tendons are pinched by the bones of the shoulder resulting in the tendons becoming inflamed or damaged. At Choice Physical Therapy, our physical therapist can help identify the cause of your shoulder pain and the steps needed to resolve it. Request an appointment today, and let us help you get your arm moving again! CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE SHOULDER PAIN The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, allowing us to use our arms in various ways, including reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and throwing. The complexity of movement requires the upper back (i.e., spine), shoulder blade (i.e., scapula), and the arm bone (i.e., humerus), and all the muscles and nerves work together to achieve the mobility and function we are accustomed to. If any part of the system is not working correctly, we become more susceptible to injury. Repetitive stress or trauma can damage the shoulder complex and lead to pain. The most common shoulder problems fall into the following categories: Tendon inflammation Bursitis Tendon tear (i.e., partial, complete, or degenerative) Instability (i.e., partial or total dislocation)
Degeneration and/or arthritis Fractures
Our therapists will guide the most effective treatments, including manual therapy, exercise recommendation, and injury prevention strategies. DAILY EXERCISES THAT CAN HELP THE SHOULDERS Our team at Choice Physical Therapy will identify the underlying causes of your shoulder pain and develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs. We emphasize targeted stretches/ mobility work strengthening exercises to help your recovery and prevent future problems.
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INSIDE: • Conditions That Cause Shoulder Pain • 3 Holiday Health Tips • Exercise Essentials • Healthy Recipe
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