Physical Therapy for Shoulder Painin Philadelphia, Trenton & Surrounding Cities
Shoulder pain, whether it just started or has been going on for months, is debilitating!
Physical therapists treat all kinds of shoulder pain on a daily basis. Our Strive PT physical therapists offer a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of your pain followed by a treatment plan to eliminate it. If you have shoulder pain, it is best to make an appointment sooner than later so the problem does not worsen.
Types of Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is one of the most injured joints in the human body due to extreme mobility without the stability to protect it from injury. Common causes of shoulder pain include tendonitis, muscle tears, fractures, and labral tears. Tendonitis or tendinopathy develops gradually in any of the shoulder muscles, usually as a result of repetitive movements or muscular imbalances in the area. Muscle tears, fractures, and labral tears typically happen suddenly from an injury. Most everyone has heard of rotator cuff tears, which commonly happen when someone falls on an outstretched arm and hand. Fractures and labral tears happen from falls or other trauma as well.
Exercises & Treatments for Shoulder Pain
Physical therapy exercises for shoulder pain are crucial in recovering mobility and strength in the shoulder regardless of the pain source. In physical therapy, you will work on improving your pain-free range of motion first, add activation exercises and physical therapy stretches for shoulder pain to balance muscular activity, and progressively strengthen the area to prepare it for daily activities. Your PT will always update your plan to challenge you or take things out if they are causing you harm.
How A Physical Therapist Can Help Shoulder Pain
Physical therapists help patients with shoulder pain every day. PT should be a part of every stage of recovery from a shoulder injury. This is even true with fractures and rotator cuff tears when surgery is necessary. Patients typically begin physical therapy just days after shoulder surgery! Early physical therapy is the most important factor in the most efficient and painless recovery for any type of shoulder pain.