Shoulder pain is a disruptive and often debilitating roadblock in the lives of people that suffer injuries or illness that directly result in it. Because the shoulder is an intricate and complex part of the body with many connective muscle groups, it can be hard for an individual to isolate and diagnose the cause of their pain by themselves.
With that in mind, if you have found yourself trying to run the gauntlet of trial and error in remedying your shoulder pain, you may or may not have found yourself at a point where the question comes up of; “Will anything work at this point?” And, hopefully, you’ll find a glimmer of hope in the answer that yes–physiotherapy can.
Physiotherapy is a restorative field of medicine that’s backed by science. It makes use of exercises and other therapeutic approaches to help patients with shoulder pain and mobility issues regain a sense of normalcy in their day to day lives.
Shoulder pain arises from numerous sources; common examples are musculoskeletal conditions like osteoarthritis and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Multiple reviews concerning the effectiveness of nonsurgical interventions for shoulder pain are publicly available, and the current consensus is that it can, in many cases, serve to be as effective as surgery in addressing long-term shoulder pain. The primary aim of physiotherapy is to reduce pain and restore or improve function through correcting underlying impairments.
We are providing the best regenerative therapy services and pain management treatment options to alleviate pain, and help prevent further musculoskeletal conditions for patients in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. Our regenerative therapy services help treat a variety of conditions.
The goal of physiotherapy for shoulders is to strengthen the relevant muscles groups and joints to lessen pain within the area. Physiotherapy can be done by most age groups, provided that a licensed doctor or chiropractor oversees the process. A qualified therapist oversees your exercise regimen. Prior to beginning the physical part of physiotherapy, your physiotherapist checks your shoulders’ current state via X-ray, or, if available, previous medical documentation pertaining to your condition.
What Are Some Causes Of Shoulder Pain?
Let’s expand a little more on some of the potential causes behind your shoulder pain that we mentioned above. Having a broader understanding of potential causes may serve to better help you in making a choice in how to pursue corrective measures when consulting our team, as we believe keeping informed is the best first step one can take on the road to recovery.
Tendinitis:
A common condition that creates inflammation within the shoulder area and is notorious for long-term, nagging discomfort and joint tightness. It typically affects those who engage in physical activity or those whose occupations involve a lot of repetitive motion. If you believe you are at risk for developing tendinitis, it is very important to keep in mind that along with physical therapy, taking care of your shoulders can help to prevent chronic pain.
Frozen shoulder:
A condition that occurs after an injury or in conjunction with another shoulder problem. Many physiotherapists recommend that those suffering with frozen allow the joint to rest as much as possible between physical therapy appointments to avoid the development of scar tissue in the region. If scar tissue does develop, the area surrounding the affected part can eventually freeze up along with the rest of the problem site, greatly restricting your range of motion and leading to even more pain.
Bursitis:
The human shoulder is a complicated joint which is composed of an intricate network of muscles and tendons. A key component that makes up the shoulder is called the bursa. This object contains tiny sacs of fluid that keep the joint of the shoulder lubricated. When the bursa becomes irritated or inflamed, you may develop bursitis.
Tendon Tears:
Acute injury and certain degenerative conditions can cause the tendons in your shoulder to tear. Sometimes, the natural aging process or sudden injury to the shoulder cause the tendons to tear or split. Tendon tears are marked by extreme levels of pain and a long course of specialized physiotherapy is required to address them.
Impingements:
Can occur when the top of your shoulder blade creates a great amount of pressure on the underlying tissues in your arm each time it is lifted from the body. When the arm lifts, the shoulder blade makes contact with the tendons and bursa. If this is left untreated, an impingement can occur, which may result in bursitis or tendinitis.
A trained physiotherapist can use cold or heat therapy to ease pain and increase mobility. They often implement different types of manual therapy. Physiotherapy could include kneading and massaging specific joints, tendons and muscles in the shoulder area. Sometimes, a physiotherapist can teach you a series of exercises that you’ll be able to do at home that can provide pain relief while your shoulder is healing. Other techniques used might include aqua therapy, ultrasound or electrical nerve stimulation. Consultations are available at (281) 606-0905.
Experiencing pain? trained Regenerative Therapy & Pain Management therapist can create a program to treat your particular condition. Contact Texas Rich Physiotherapy today to schedule a consultation with one of our therapists.