Effective Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain A Guide by Back 2 Health

1. Effective Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain: A Guide by Back 2 Health www.back2healthpt.org

2. Don’t Let Shoulder Pain Ruin Your Day We use our shoulders for almost every movement we make, so if they’re bothering us, it’s a big deal! There are numerous reasons why someone may experience shoulder pain, and the severity can range from the temporary discomfort of a pulled muscle to the agonizing bone-on-bone friction of arthritis. Shoulder pain can take many forms – it can rear its ugly head when you’re reaching toward the top shelf to put dishes away or when you’re struggling to find a comfortable position to sleep in.

3. Surgery Vs Physical Therapy Those who experience rotator cuff injuries or “torn shoulders” generally report a dull ache deep in their shoulder, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind their backs, and disturbed sleep due to pain. Depending on the severity and situation, sometimes surgery is needed, but often the correct physical therapy treatments can help reduce pain and restore strength to the rotator cuff to compensate for the partial tear. If surgery is needed, physical therapy is an integral part of the rehabilitation to a full recovery.

4. Why Are Our Shoulders So Important? The shoulder is a “ball-and-socket” joint, meaning the head of the upper arm bone, or “humerus,” fits perfectly in the corresponding space within the shoulder blade or “scapula.” The ends of the bone are protected by a thick layer of cartilage, protecting the bones from rubbing together. Fluid-filled sacs called “bursae” also protect the tendons from rubbing against the bones. Tendons attach the bones in the shoulder to a set of bones, known as the rotator cuff.

5. What is Physical Therapy Treatment for Shoulder Pain Like? Physical therapy is a natural, easy, and comfortable way to find relief for shoulder pain, without the need for harmful drugs or invasive surgery. Our Sterling Heights physical therapists have treated a number of conditions resulting in shoulder pain, with patients finding improvement and relief after just a few short sessions. Physical therapists are movement experts who are trained to pinpoint the cause of your pain through a variety of diagnostic tests and methods.

6. Say Goodbye to Shoulder Pain Once and for All Shoulder pain may be controlling your life, but it doesn’t have to! Our Sterling Heights physical therapy practice will get you the help you need to start doing the things you love once again without pain. Contact Back 2 Health Physical Therapy today to request your appointment and get started on your path toward pain relief.

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