Shoulder pain can be caused by problems in your shoulder joint or the soft tissue surrounding it, including muscles, tendons or ligaments. Shoulder joint pain is often worsened with arm or shoulder movement and can make everyday activities harder to do. If you’re dealing with shoulder pain from an injury, accident or muscle strain, the following physical therapy modalities may help you find relief:
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Graston Technique®
Targeting your injured soft tissue, a licensed physical therapist will use a specialized stainless steel tool to work through any tender spots or tight areas in your shoulder. This helps relax the muscles to try to ease any discomfort. It can also improve blood flow, which supports faster recovery by bringing oxygen and important nutrients to the area and helping the tissue heal.
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Mulligan technique
In this technique, your physical therapist gently presses on your shoulder joint while you slowly move it. This technique helps improve alignment and reduces swelling, allowing the shoulder to move more comfortably and improving your range of motion.
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Active release therapy
This is a form of manual therapy where a physical therapist will use their hands to feel for any tight or “stuck” muscles in your shoulder that may be causing you pain. By gently pressing and moving these muscles, your physical therapist can help break up any tension and increase blood flow to your surrounding soft tissue.
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Therapeutic exercise and stretching
Performing exercises and stretches designed for your shoulder is a great way to improve your range of motion and safely build muscle. Many effective exercises for frozen shoulder can also help relieve other types of shoulder pain.
Improving shoulder function and strength through physical therapy at REPAIR SI
Are you tired of experiencing shoulder pain every time you raise your arm? If so, our team of licensed physical therapists at REPAIR SI are here to support you. Because your road to recovery is unique to you, we offer personalized shoulder physical therapy plans designed to help you move with more comfort at your own pace.
If you’re interested in any of the above four physical therapy treatment approaches for your shoulder pain, don’t wait! Contact our team today for more information about the PT services we offer or to schedule an initial appointment.