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There are many kinds of shoulder pain, ranging from the temporary discomfort of a pulled muscle to the bone-on-bone friction of arthritis. But whatever is behind your shoulder pain, you can find comfort in the fact that physical therapy offers great promise as a natural pain management modality. Life is too short to bother with shoulder pain. Contact us at Dublin, Cochran, Eastman & Sandersville, GA centers today to schedule treatment!
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Table of Contents Part 1 What is Shoulder pain? What causes Shoulder pain? Part 2 How physical therapy helps Shoulder pain? Part 3 Where are we? Part 4
WHAT IS SHOULDER PAIN? The shoulder joint is called a ball-and-socket joint because the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) naturally fits into a corresponding space within the scapula (shoulder blade.) A layer of cartilage keeps the bone ends from rubbing together, and sacs called bursae keep nearby tendons from rubbing painfully against the bones. The tendons attach the bones to a set of muscles called the rotator cuff. When something goes wrong with the intricate mechanical interplay among these structures, shoulder pain occurs.
WHAT CAUSES SHOULDER PAIN? Arthritis Tendonitis Bursitis Dislocation Frozen shoulder Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder joint wears out, a common age- related issue. Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain when the immune system decides to attack membranes surrounding the shoulder joint. Overuse of the shoulder joint (often related to the demands of a job or favorite sport) can cause the tendons to suffer from ongoing inflammation. The swelling can then create painful impingement when you raise your arm. Sometimes, the friction from neighboring tendons can cause the bursae to experience inflammation, making overhead motions painful. When the head of the humerus pops out of its place, the shoulder is said to be dislocated. This is an enormously painful injury, and one which you may be more vulnerable to after the first incidence. The medical term for frozen shoulder, according to the Mayo Clinic, is adhesive capsulitis. If your arm has been in a cast or sling for a long time, or you were bedridden and had no opportunity to exercise your shoulder, the tissues may have stiffened up on you.
It can recommend the correct mix of physical therapy methods to help manage or even completely relieve that pain.tle bit of body text. HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS SHOULDER PAIN? Exercises can be very helpful for easing both the pain of osteoarthritis and the stiffness of frozen shoulder. Bursitis responds well to techniques ranging from heat and ice applications to changes in your workplace ergonomics or athletic training routine. Strengthening exercises can rehabilitate injured muscles and stabilize a shoulder prone to dislocation.
