SHOULDER PAIN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Stress on your shoulder is one of the most common causes of shoulder
injury, but one of the most overlooked reasons for shoulder injury is
inactivity. When you don’t use the muscles regularly, they become
weaker. The phrase “If you don’t use it, you lose it” is applicable to
muscles.
If you don’t exercise the full range of your shoulder through
moderate-intensity exercise, the risk of hurting your shoulder
increases. Ligaments tighten, muscles weaken, and blood flow becomes
inhibited. Over time, this can accelerate joint degeneration and trigger
shoulder pain.
We have the solution
Regular exercise (power walking with good
arm movement, swimming, golf, tennis) may minimize the onset and
severity of shoulder pain.
Proper body mechanics – this can be counter intuitive. Ask your therapist if your body mechanics need to be corrected.
Strength
and Flexibility– balanced muscles of the shoulder, chest, upper back,
and abdominal s help keep your shoulder joints well-aligned and pain
free.
Remember, common sense is the best line of defense against hurting your
shoulder. It is important to not push yourself too much, especially if
there is discomfort. Don’t do too much activity too soon. If you
experience ANY pain in your shoulder with any activity, stop! If it is
MILD, use ice for 10-15 minutes and rest your shoulder. If pain persists
for more than 1-2 days, call your doctor or physical therapist. Don’t
ignore the pain.
The quicker the problem is addressed, the sooner you can begin healing and returning to your favorite activities.
We
are here to serve you and help you achieve a speedy recovery as quickly
as possible. We’ll give you a shoulder to lean on, so you have a
healthy, pain free shoulder
