Aches, discomfort, soreness and limited mobility in the shoulders can be a real setback – whether you live an active or sedentary life.
It’s very difficult to do almost anything if moving your arms, neck or head exacerbates the issue, and sitting still can make the problem even worse by causing cramps or reducing muscle flexibility and joint mobility further.
So, what should you do to resolve the issue as effectively as possible? The specialists at Freedom Sports Medicine have a few possible answers.
Consult Your Doctor
Before you take action, it’s important to know whether certain activities could cause further problems. If you have an injury to your joint or muscle, manipulating it too vigorously might exacerbate that damage.
If you’re concerned that the problem is serious, arrange an appointment with your doctor to get to the bottom of the matter.
Take Painkillers
Certain painkillers and local anaesthetics can help to soothe pain and reduce swelling, keeping you comfortable as you recover. Sometimes, rest and a little pain medication are all that is required.
However, it’s important to note that painkillers can occasionally mask the severity of an issue.
If a particular medication means that you’re no longer feeling the aching and soreness that troubled you before, you may be tempted to overstretch yourself and take on too much – which can lead to further damage. Be conscious of this when taking pain meds.
Look into Myotherapy or Physiotherapy
One of the best ways to get to the root of shoulder pain is to make contact with a sports injury specialist such as Freedom Sports Medicine.
The experts who work there see a wide range of shoulder pain causes every week and will be able to quickly diagnose you and work with you to develop a proper treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle and requirements.
At Freedom Sports Medicine, we can offer our clients:
- Manual therapy
- Dry needling
- Exercise prescription
- Clinical Pilates
- Shockwave treatment
- Strength and conditioning guidance to treat muscular degeneration or prevent an injury reoccurring
Change Your Behaviour
Even once the pain and stiffness have subsided, it’s important to take a close look at what originally happened to cause the issue. If you play any kind of sport, how do you warm up and prepare? How are your form and technique?
If you’re not typically a sportsperson, how often are you active? Do you stretch carefully before manual work? What is your lifting technique? How’s your posture?
Making conscious changes to relevant behaviours will help you to become healthier and may prevent future injuries or twinges.
At Freedom Sports Medicine, we listen carefully to the background information provided by every client and look for ways to not just restore them to their original condition, but to enable them to make significant improvements and pursue life as a stronger, healthier individual in every way.
Our physiotherapists in Nunawading also help to treat joint problems and foot conditions related to diabetes, as well as easing swelling and reducing pain and stiffness.
For further information about the services we provide, or to make a booking with us, simply send us an online enquiry today.
