Shoulder Pain
SHOULDER PAIN
Here at Active Health Solutions, we know that shoulder pain affects all your daily activities. From driving, to doing the dishes, to walking the dog, to reading the paper! Shoulder pain is debilitating, and we understand how frustrating it is to live with constant, daily discomfort.
THAT’S WHY TREATING SHOULDER PAIN IS VERY CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS, AND OF THE COUNTLESS PATIENTS THAT COME TO SEE US FOR HELP, MOST SHARE THE SAME CONCERN: WHY DID IT HAPPEN TO THEM, AND WHY HASN’T IT DISAPPEARED YET.
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These are both really good questions – in fact, when it comes to shoulder pain, understanding why you have it is often the most difficult thing of all. Joints, ligaments, rotator cuff damage, or even dislocation could be the cause, and it’s important to find out which. Happily, though, the answer as to why your pain has lasted so long is a little bit simpler…
Many of our patients waited for months before coming in to see us, that is, before taking any action. They all share one common denominator: they believed that their shoulder pain would disappear on its own.
It didn’t, and in effect it just got so much worse. The problem is, while they were waiting for the pain to disappear – resting and avoiding movement – the muscles grew ever-tighter, and the joint started to lose even more strength and mobility. Resting for long durations of time was the first mistake.
Another common factor in the persistence of pain is the conflicting information that can be found around us. For many of our patients, YouTube, Google, and even advice from loved ones led them down garden paths, ultimately leading them to increase the pain and, most likely, damage the inflamed, sore area further. The problem here is that many patients then give up hope, resign themselves to the pain, and in the process they prolong their recovery time extensively.
IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING YOU’VE GONE THROUGH, DON’T WORRY. THERE IS HOPE. KEEP READING.
A visit to their GP’s results in the prescription of painkillers which, consequently, does nothing to target the root cause of the problem and everything to mask the issue and increase the pain exponentially. Eventually, many of our patients find themselves in a terrible cycle of painkillers, rest, and increased dosages. Their health is affected and they are even more depressed than before they took the medication.
Again, if this sounds like you, don’t worry. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. At Active Health, we realise that dealing with a problem like shoulder pain can often be overwhelming – we’re here to help.
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME MORE REASONS WHY YOUR PAIN MIGHT BE LASTING LONGER THAN IT OUGHT TO:
- You’ve waited for the pain to disappear, yet to no avail. It’s still there and you’re still battling daily.
- You’ve taken painkillers in the hope that you might be able to deal with the pain until it’s gone – they’ve only made the issue worse, though, and now your health is suffering.
- You’ve considered surgery as an end to your ordeal, yet you’re afraid of the possible complications.
- You’ve tried massages only to find that nothing really seems to change.
- You’ve tried hot and/or cold packs, the effects of which don’t last long and definitely don’t treat the root cause of the problem.
- You’ve listened to advice from family, friends, YouTube, and Google, yet nothing has worked and you’ve started to give up hope that anything will.
- You’ve begun to believe it’s an age-related issue, one that everyone struggles with. You’ve started to accept your pain.
- You’ve never really asked yourself what the real issue is, therefore you’ve never taken effective action to deal with it
If you’ve experienced – or are currently going through – any of the above, we sincerely invite you to give us a call to chat about how we can help you. We want you to access the healthy, active, mobile, independent life we know you long for – and we can help you achieve it.
Call now to chat to one of our qualified, friendly, professional physiotherapists to find out how you can take action, today. Remember, you’ve come this far – knowing that nothing else has worked means that now, right this minute, you can start doing what really does work. Call us to find out more:
Reasons Your Pain Might Be Lasting Longer Than It Should Be
1. You’ve rested the painful area for a prolonged duration of time, therefore increasing stiffness and immobility.
2. You’ve been taking painkillers that have only masked the pain and have done nothing to fix the root cause of the problem.
3. You’ve been trying stretches and exercises on Google or YouTube, only to find that things have gotten worse.
4. You’ve tried training despite your injury, trying too hard, too quickly, and injuring yourself more in the process.
5. You tried massages, but nothing has changed and you’re worse off than before.
6. You’ve tried hot and/or cold packs, but their effects don’t last long.
7. You’ve accepted your pain and have tried to work around it.
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At this point, it is clear that something has to change. Waiting, taking painkillers, and trying ineffective methods just isn’t helping – and it isn’t making you any happier.
HOW CAN YOU GET RID OF THE PAIN, GET BACK YOUR FAMILY TIME, AND GET BACK TO DOING THE ACTIVITIES YOU LOVE? WELL, WE HAVE A FEW ANSWERS FOR YOU:
Put An End To The Procrastination. We really encourage you to take action: by making a conscious effort to get the help you need you will genuinely start with the best foot forward on your journey to recovery. Waiting and being immobile has only worsened your issue, and it’s time to make a change that truly produces the results you want.
Be Aware Of Your Posture. When it comes to shoulder pain, much of your suffering could be aggravated by the way in which you stoop, sleep, or even walk. Make sure that you’re always doing activities in a way that supports your shoulder. If you’re unsure about what that may mean, speak to a physiotherapist for guidance.
Furthermore, make sure you’re not carrying heavy weights – lifting anything especially heavy will aggravate your shoulder pain, even if you’re lifting it with the opposite arm! Remember, when you lift heavy things, your muscles strain, and that can often to lead to pain and inflammation in the painful area.
Visit A Qualified, Hands-On Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy is by far the most effective, fastest, and safest way of permanently relieving the pain in your shoulder. Unlike painkillers, physiotherapy isn’t a temporary bandage to your problem; physiotherapy treats the root cause of your issue, thus providing you with a permanent solution. Not only that, physiotherapy also gives you the tools to maintain a pain free life – tailor-made, personalised exercises and stretches give you the best possible chance to remain pain-free, do the activities you love, and maintain the life you deserve.
Visit a Professional, Hands-On, Caring Physiotherapist. The single most effective way to overcome neck pain is to visit a physiotherapist. Physiotherapy is unique in that physio’s find and target the root cause of the problem via hands-on, effective, and safe treatment, thereby relieving the pain, fixing the issue, and offering you the ability to maintain a pain free life. Physiotherapy also gives you a personalised, tailor-made set of exercises for you to do at home; these stretches and exercises give you the best possible chance of overcoming your pain and ensuring that is doesn’t return. Physiotherapy affords you the opportunity to get rid of the pain and access the life you deserve, that is, one full of activity, mobility, social endeavours, and family time. Physiotherapy is by far the best and fastest way of overcoming your neck pain, right now.
Do extra exercises. Contrary to what you may have heard, resting your shoulder actually aggravates the pain over a long period of time. In order to heal and to recover mobility, you need to strengthen the muscles and ligaments in that area. Being active and mobile is the best way to jump-start your recovery. So, in addition to the exercise routine you’ll receive from your physiotherapist, why not try doing some other gentle, low impact exercises? Walking, and Pilates are just a few examples of what’s available to you. Keep moving and you’ll begin seeing tremendous results!
If you’re excited about living the pain-free life you dream of, and you’d like to find out more about how we here at Active Health can help you, then we invite you to book a FREE
Discovery Session with us. This session is designed to diagnose the root cause of your problem, give you real answers, and to relieve your pain. There is absolutely no obligation or risk to you, and we genuinely encourage you to come in and see us so that we can help. We want to give you pain relief and peace of mind, right now. Book a Discovery Session to get started.
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HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE THINGS SEEING ONE OF OUR DEDICATED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS CAN DO FOR YOU:
2. We’ll get you off of the painkillers so that you can embrace a truly healthful, happy life.
3. We’ll rapidly relieve your pain and stiffness, often within the 30 minutes of your first session!
4.We’ll give you back the time you’ve lost with family and friends – your shoulder pain stole your joy and gave you an undertone of anxiety in social situations; we’ll eradicate the pain and make life that much more joyful.
5. We’ll always treat you safely, professionally, and effectively. Period.
6. We’ll give you back your sleep – sleepless nights hamper your recovery, and we definitely don’t want that for you.
7. We’ll give you the tools to maintain a pain-free life by equipping you with tailor-made, personalised exercises that you can do at home.
8. We’ll get you back to doing the activities you love – from squash, to swimming, we’ll help you get there.
9. We’ll be with you every step of the way on your journey to recovery, offering you expert advice and ongoing support.
If you’re excited about overcoming you shoulder pain, and you’re ready to take action, then we genuinely encourage you to contact us, right now. Here are Active Health, we’re dedicated to helping you get back to doing the things you love and we can’t wait to help you get started. Shoulder pain doesn’t need to rule your life – we want to see you smile again.
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