Health Blog Category: Shoulder Pain
Can Your Painful Shoulder Condition Be Treated in Physical Therapy?
Are you experiencing daily shoulder pain as a result of a musculoskeletal condition, a sports or workplace injury, or a chronic illness? If so, you need to hear about the pain-relieving properties of physical therapy (PT).
PT is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that is designed to relieve pain and improve functionality. Patients of all ages can benefit from regular sessions with a physical therapist, whether they are seeking help with managing chronic pain symptoms and or looking to prevent future injuries.
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Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Your shoulder is the most flexible and movable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints and tendons. This means there are several ways the shoulder can become injured and cause pain. There are many causes of shoulder pain and steps you can take to eliminate the discomfort. Physical therapy is an effective way of treating several types of shoulder pain. Call Kerrville Physical Therapy to find out how working with an experienced physical therapist can help ease your shoulder pain.
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Do you find your shoulders aching at the end of the day or when having to lift your arms? Whether your pain is from an old injury or just from moving all day long, try these simple techniques to feel better and stronger.
Why Your Shoulders Hurt
Your shoulders are the most complicated joints in your body and one of the most easily injured.
Read full blogAre Your Shoulders Giving You Headaches?
Do you know that 47% of the adult population will have a headache at least once within a year according to the World Health Organization? 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, 8 million visit their doctor, and 3 million went to the emergency room according to US Department of Health and Human Services.
Even minor headaches can be a nuisance that create stress, social and emotional impacts not only on the individual, but also on all those around them.
Read full blogIs Your Shoulder Pain Coming From the Rotator Cuff?
Have you ever felt a twinge in your shoulder when lifting something, or do you suffer from an aching shoulder at the end of the day? This could be a sign that your rotator cuff is weak and irritated. Various studies* show that 20% of people with shoulder pain after age 32 have a rotator cuff tear. This jumps up to 30% after age 40 and over 80% in people with shoulder pain after age 60.
Read full blogHow To Relieve Shoulder Pain
Do you have aching shoulders? Do you know that the problem could be a result of rotator cuff damage? That’s right, your shoulder pain that comes along with certain motions or that you notice during sleep could be a result of rotator cuff issues.
What Does The Rotator Cuff Do?
Like most parts of the body, we don’t think about our rotator cuff until there is a problem.
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