Evidence-Based Shoulder Pain Relief Is Within Your Reach!
Did you know that shoulder pain affects nearly 25% of adults in Canada? This pain can profoundly impact your day-to-day life, interfering with your daily tasks or participation in your favourite sports. Fortunately, the physiotherapists and chiropractors at Momentum Health in Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South and National Spine & Wellness offer a wealth of scientifically proven solutions.
In addition to pain deep in your shoulder joint, you might notice other symptoms, including:
- Shoulder weakness
- Stiffness or a tight feeling in and around the shoulder
- Limited mobility and reduced range of motion
- Difficulty with specific movements, such as reaching, lifting, and carrying objects
- Tight neck or upper back
- Sleep interference
We know you want to function at peak performance and not be hindered by limitations brought on by shoulder pain. That’s why our evidence-based approach focuses on addressing your impairments so you can see results as quickly as possible.
A complete shoulder assessment should include your entire upper extremity and spine to determine the cause of your condition. We’ll then provide a personalized treatment plan to eliminate pain at the source.
To accomplish this goal, our physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists use proven techniques to reduce pain and inflammation, increase mobility in the shoulder joint and surrounding tissue, and strengthen the muscles throughout the entire upper back. We can also provide education on proper posture, ergonomics, and mechanics to prevent future injuries and ensure long-term success.
You don’t have to live with shoulder pain. Schedule an assessment at Momentum Health in Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South or National Spine & Wellness today to start seeing results!
What are Some of the Common Causes of Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain has several potential causes, with rotator cuff injuries being the most common – around 2 million people in Canada are affected each year. However, bursitis, tendinopathy, and arthritis are also common culprits.
Understanding what’s causing your shoulder pain is the first step toward alleviating it. The team at Momentum Health will identify and understand the source of your pain so you can more easily see the results you’re looking for.
Here’s a bit more information about each of the common conditions that can create shoulder pain and discomfort:
- Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff refers to a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. Injuries to the rotator cuff can occur due to overuse, repetitive movements, trauma, weakness, and limited range of motion.
- Tendinopathy – This term describes any condition that affects the tendons, the thick tissues that connect muscles to bones. Tendonitis and tendinosis are the two most common of these conditions. Both cause pain and/or limited mobility.
Both tendonitis and tendinosis occur due to overuse or injury. However, tendonitis causes tendon inflammation, whereas tendinosis causes the tissue to degenerate, gradually breaking down or tearing over time. - Bursitis – Bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that helps cushion the shoulder joint. It can lead to pain and swelling around the affected area. One of the most common complaints of bursitis is difficulty with overhead movements and activities, such as lying on the affected shoulder.
- Osteoarthritis – Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that causes the cartilage in your shoulder joint to deteriorate. In most cases, it has no known cause, although some people develop it after an injury, while others may develop it due to genetic factors. Regardless of how it starts, it can lead to pain, inflammation, and cartilage loss.
- Rheumatoid arthritis – This form of arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to target the membranes surrounding the shoulder joint. This can result in discomfort and inflammation, making it difficult to perform daily activities.
Whether your shoulder pain is caused by one of these conditions – or something else entirely – the team of physiotherapists and chiropractors at Momentum Health in Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South and National Spine & Wellness is here to offer scientifically-backed treatment solutions.
We want to see you achieve your mobility goals and regain your everyday function. Call (403) 455-0025 today!
Relieving Your Shoulder Pain with Care
During your initial appointment, our physiotherapists and chiropractors will conduct a comprehensive physical examination, carefully review your medical history, and discuss your symptoms and limitations. Through this detailed assessment, we aim to pinpoint the exact source of your pain and create a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique requirements. Your treatment plan may vary depending on the underlying condition or injury causing your pain, and they often incorporate one or more evidence-based techniques, including:
- Exercise Prescription: Exercises play a crucial role in managing and alleviating shoulder pain. We will design a personalized exercise program with targeted movements to improve your shoulder’s range of motion, strength, and overall function. We’ll also track your progress over time and gradually increase the intensity to ensure ongoing improvements.
- Work & Sport-Specific Training: We can tailor exercises and techniques to the specific demands and movements of a particular sport or activity.
- Manual therapy: This includes hands-on techniques such as joint mobilizations, manipulation, and spinal adjustments to reduce joint stiffness, alleviate muscle tension and improve range of motion. Manual therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals who may not yet tolerate active exercise.
- Soft Tissue Massage: Techniques, such as myofascial release, active release, petrissage, effleurage, and trigger point release, target tight muscles and fascia, promoting relaxation, improved range of motion, and circulation.
- Postural Education: We can help to realign the shoulder girdle and decrease impingement conditions.
- Modalities: We offer a range of drug-free pain relief modalities, including hot and cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. These modalities can effectively reduce pain and inflammation, preparing your body for other treatments and promoting the healing process.
- Dry needling IMS: This is a technique that involves the insertion of fine acupuncture needles into taut bands of muscle that contain a knot or trigger point, which works on several levels within the body to assist in releasing tight and sore muscles.
- In some cases, we can assess the appropriateness for additional interventions such as image guided prolotherapy, trigger point injections or additional interventions provided by our physicians and nurse practitioners.
No matter what lies at the root of your shoulder pain, the physiotherapists and chiropractors at Momentum Health will develop a treatment program that gets you results. By reducing your pain and improving your shoulder’s functionality, you can return to your favourite sports and activities.
Book an appointment at Momentum Health Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South or National Spine & Wellness to say goodbye to shoulder pain!
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