If you are suffering from shoulder pain, this can make you lose concentration and lower your productivity. You are not alone since millions of people experience this over their lifetime. The shoulder is made up of tendons and muscles, which coordinate to allow the arm to have a wide range of motion. Whenever this coordination fails, regenerative medicine in Colonia can help relieve pain and restore normal function in your shoulder.
Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can stem from an accident, occupational hazard, disease, or genetic factors. Most adults suffer from shoulder pain and disability due to rotator cuff tears. Rotator cuff tears can be due to a sudden fall or can develop over time due to overuse and repetitive movement. The following are the major causes of shoulder pain:
- Avascular necrosis
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Impingement
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Torn Cartilage
- Dislocated shoulder
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprains and strains
- Bursitis
- Rotator cuff injury
- Disturbed sleep can also worsen shoulder pain
You can experience mild to severe shoulder pain from an injury. This pain can cause your shoulder to lack range of motion and mobility. If you fail to seek treatment for this pain, it can spread to other parts of the body including the spinal cord and the back.
When to See a Doctor
Early and correct diagnosis is at the core of effective shoulder treatment. Ignoring shoulder pain worsens an injury and diminishes the effectiveness of conservative treatment measures.
You should seek medical attention if you experience shoulder pain accompanied by:
- Sudden swelling
- After an injury
- Inability to move your arm
- Tenderness and warmth in the surrounding areas
- Redness
- Signs of shoulder joint being deformed
Shoulder pain and difficulty breathing may indicate an impending heart attack.
Shoulder Pain Treatments
You can get relief from shoulder pain by using the following home-made remedies:
- Substitution of tasks: You should consider exchanging your work station with a colleague if you do repetitive tasks to give your shoulder a break.
- Ice. You can numb the nerves at your shoulder by placing ice packs for 15 to 20 minutes so that pain can go away. You should only use these pain relief methods for a limited time and should consult your doctor if pain persists.
Samwell Institute for Pain Management understands the importance of careful evaluation of a patient to help establish the root cause of the problem. This helps us to administer the most effective treatment plan for better and lasting results. We treat most shoulder problems by recommending rest and not engaging in strenuous activities, avoiding overexertion, physical therapy for enhanced flexibility and strength, and follow up visits to enable our specialists to detect recurrence of problems in time. If your shoulder pain persists after using non-surgical treatment plans and injections, your doctor will recommend surgery. Cartilage is the slippery, protective tissue that connects your bones to one another within your joints
Physical therapy and regular exercise are also great ways to counter the effects of osteoarthritis. Even if movement seems like exactly the wrong approach, supervised activities can actually do wonders to restore your range of motion and decrease your pain. Osteoarthritis may not be preventable, but you can prevent it from getting worse by getting treatment and stopping the progression of the disease.
We tailor-make our shoulder treatment plans based on your diagnosis and may prescribe medication to offer relief from pain and inflammation. Book your consultation today to learn more about shoulder pain treatment.
