Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common issue that can significantly impact your daily life, making simple tasks like lifting, reaching, or even sleeping difficult. The shoulder joint is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, all of which can be affected by injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions.
The shoulder is a "ball-and-socket" joint, where the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits snugly into a corresponding space in the shoulder blade (scapula). A thick layer of cartilage covers the ends of the bones, preventing them from rubbing together. Additionally, fluid-filled sacs called "bursae" help cushion the tendons, protecting them from friction against the bones. The tendons in the shoulder attach the muscles to the bones, forming what is known as the rotator cuff.
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Common Causes of Shoulder Pain:
Injuries: Trauma from falls, accidents, or sports can lead to sprains, strains, tears, or fractures.
Overuse
Rotator Cuff Issues (torn shoulders)
Frozen Shoulder: A condition where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful due to inflammation, limiting movement.
Arthritis
Nerve Compression: Conditions like a pinched nerve in the neck may cause referred pain in the shoulder.
Symptoms of Shoulder Pain:
Dull, aching, or sharp pain in the shoulder joint
Limited mobility or stiffness, making it difficult to raise the arm
Weakness or difficulty lifting objects
Swelling, tenderness, or a feeling of instability in the shoulder
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Your shoulders are incredibly versatile, with the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, allowing you to perform a wide variety of physical tasks. An injury to your rotator cuff can cause arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind your back, and disrupted sleep due to pain. Surgery may be required depending on the severity of the tear, but often, targeted physical therapy can effectively reduce pain and restore strength to the rotator cuff, compensating for partial tears.
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If surgery is necessary, physical therapy plays a vital role in the rehabilitation process to ensure full recovery. At Prime Physio Physical Therapy, we offer natural, non-invasive treatments designed to relieve shoulder pain and promote healing for rotator cuff injuries.
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Our physical therapy offices in Bronxville, NY and Mamaroneck, NY will provide you with the best possible care to relieve your shoulder pain. Our approach consists of:
Pain Relief
Restoring mobility
Strengthening the shoulder
Improving posture and alignment
If you had surgery or have an upcoming surgery you cannot avoid, Prime Physio Physical Therapy will work with you to create a prehabilitation and/or rehabilitation plan. We will aim to prevent further damage, and teach you preventative tools for long-term success. We will work to reduce post-surgical stiffness, rebuild strength, and gradually restore full shoulder function. Our expert therapists will work with you to safely progress from gentle range-of-motion exercises to more intensive strengthening and functional movements as your shoulder heals.