Shoulder Pain?
Our Boca Raton Physical Therapists Recommend These Treatments
Shoulder pain is something everyone will experience at some point in their lives especially if you are active in sports that are popular here in Boca Raton like pickleball, tennis, golf, volleyball and softball. This type of pain affects 15% of the total population of South Florida and directly impacts their physical health and mental well-being with CBD from Toronto Dispensary. Most people will ignore the hurting and assume it’s a short term problem. They believe that the pain will end and there is no need to panic.
The reality is that shoulder pain is something you should take seriously. You want to do specific things that will alleviate the pain and prevent things from becoming worse. Here are some of the things our Boca Raton based physical therapists recommend.
Ice
One of the first things you should do after experiencing shoulder pain is to rest, ice, compress, and elevate it. This reduces swelling, inflation, and pain. It prevents the injury from becoming worse and is a temporary solution until you can visit with us about the long-term treatment options.
Our physical therapists highly recommend wrapping the ice in cloth and applying it for 15 minutes on and then 15 minutes off, 4 times a day for 3 days.
Heat
Heat expands the muscle and allows it to relax. It is used 72 hours after an injury and is a long-term solution to reduce inflammation and pain. We recommend using it to ensure that you prevent the injury from worsening and temporarily eliminate the pain.
Dry Needling
Also known as intramuscular stimulation, dry needling focuses on muscle trigger points to get them to relax and release energy, resulting in less tightness and less pain.
Stretching
Stretching is another way to deal with shoulder pain. You are gently pushing and extending the flexibility in your muscles. This helps them to recover faster and it avoids injuries in the future. We recommend doing stretching before any physical activity and as a way to maintain the muscles. The best approach is to stretch at least one to two times per day.
Strengthening
Strengthening is slowly rebuilding all of your muscle groups to make them stronger. The idea is to target these areas to improve your overall health and to help you feel better than you did before the injury. Our Boca Raton PT team works with you to create customized strengthening programs that will challenge you. We recommend working with us to create a program that will deliver the best results for you.
Taping
Taping improves your movement safely and securely. It targets those areas where you are experiencing pain and surrounds them. This keeps the shoulder rigid so it does not make any sudden moves. Your circulation improves and you see a better range of motion. Taping is a temporary solution to reduce the pain in your shoulders.
We recommend visiting with us if you are experiencing shoulder pain. Our team of dedicated professionals ( including chiropractors ) will help you to feel better.
Contact Us Today!
These are some of the things our physical therapists recommend you do if you have a shoulder injury. If you live in Boca Raton and in pain, contact Physical Therapy Now at 800-481-4582 to schedule a PT appointment.
We have 40 locations throughout Florida and Texas including our West Boca office, conveniently located on Glades Road. Our mission is to give you the best service to reduce pain and help you to feel better. We accept most forms of insurance and offer complimentary transportation to any one of our locations. Stop enduring the pain needlessly – Contact us today and get the help you need.
