Excellent Exercises for Shoulder Pain
Nov 30, 2022 -- Posted by :
One of the greatest challenges in managing shoulder pain of musculoskeletal origin is its slow recovery rate. Some studies show that only about half of all new episodes of shoulder complaints have a complete recovery within six months. Add in the aging process, hobbies and jobs that increase the risk of re-injury and it’s understandable why some patients may not make a full recovery.
So, what can doctors of chiropractic do to help those with shoulder pain? The use of manipulation, mobilization, and modalities such as class IIIb and class IV laser (and others) can help a lot. But most importantly, exercise training is the key to a successful outcome. Due to the slow recovery time for shoulder injuries, it is important to only gradually introduce exercises each time. In the initial stage, the following are appropriate:
Pendulum exercises: Like the pendulum of a clock, let the arm hang freely and gently swing while grasping a light weight (2.5-5 pounds, or 1.13-2.27 kg) – DO NOT try to lift the weight!
Finger walks up a wall: Face a wall and slowly walk your fingers up the wall but STOP at the point of pain. Remember, the first goal is to restore pain-free motion.
Once pain levels have improved and range of motion has been restored, resistance exercises are necessary to regain full function. TheraTube or TheraBand exercises are very practical, as you can travel with these and perform them anywhere. Here is a sample protocol: https://youtu.be/HKdm-2WYxDQ
Start with only three repetitions for each of these movements and SLOWLY release the tubing to help build coordination. If the protocol is too difficult, move toward the anchor point/door to reduce the tension on the tube. Be patient with your progress. It’s a slow but a consistent routine that will get you to your desired goals.
So, if you are experiencing shoulder pain and you type in pain management near me or chiropractor near me, you will find that Coast Chiropractic Centers with Dr. Timothy Harcourt, me, comes up.
You may wonder, “What is wrong with my shoulder and who in my area can help”?
Do I have a muscle strain in the shoulder muscles? If it is a strained muscle, why is it getting worse instead of better? Perhaps, you have been taking chemicals and the pain persists as well? Do I have tendonitis? Is it a rotator cuff tear or rotator cup problem? Pickle ball, golf, and tennis are common sports to cause shoulder pain. Some near you try shoulder workouts with the shoulder muscles to no avail. Persistent or worsening pain intensity and/or frequency necessitates a visit to see a professional around you before it becomes a frozen shoulder.
Check out what the experts say about chiropractic care for shoulder pain here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21640255/
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