How To Treat My Shoulder Pain?

What Shoulder Injuries Could I Have?

Without seeing a specialist and having a physical examination, it is very hard to self-diagnose your shoulder injury. However below are some of the most common shoulder injuries we treat at our London Injury Clinics.

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Rotator Cuff Tears

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Shoulder Impingement

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Shoulder Ligament Damage

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Bursitis

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Frozen Shoulder

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Tendinitis

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Cartilage Tears

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What Causes My Shoulder Pain?

It is very difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of your shoulder pain. Apart from direct trauma to your shoulder, most injuries in this area are caused by multiple problems over a long period of time. Below are some of the contributing factors that could be causing your shoulder pain.

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An increase in the amount of exercise you have been completing in the gym

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Poor Posture when seated and exercising

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Muscular Imbalances around the shoulder joint

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A physical job putting more stress on the shoulder joint

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Previous injuries to the shoulder joint

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Direct trauma to the shoulder, such as a fall or accident

Why Do I Suffer with Shoulder Pain?

As we have evolved the shoulder joints have become more prone to injury & pain. This is because of the increased load they are under throughout our daily lives. Just think about the amount of movement our shoulders complete every day. Whether it’s: reaching for something high up, carrying bags, or even working out in the gym, they are constantly being put under pressure.

How To Help Treat Your Shoulder Pain at Home?

If you are experiencing shoulder pain, you can try these steps at home to help treat the problem. Please note this is general advice and may not work for all shoulder pain cases. If you have tried these steps and are still experiencing pain, then please seek professional advice.

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Apply Ice to the painful areas, to help reduce inflammation and pain. Complete this 2x a day for 5-10 minutes.

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If you are experiencing muscle cramps or stiffness, please use heat instead.

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Try using the non-injured side for daily activities.

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Take more breaks when using your laptop or phone.

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Be more mindful of your posture when seated. Placing a cushion behind the lower back when seated can help with this.

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Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise, specifically those involving the arms.

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Take anti-inflammatory medication.

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Increase the number of anti-inflammatory foods in your diet to help the healing process.

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Try to sleep on the non-injured shoulder or on your back.

How Can We Help Treat Your Shoulder Pain at Fit2Function Clinics?

At both our London & Northampton Injury clinics we use the latest treatment technology, combined with specific exercise rehabilitation, to get you out of pain quickly & effectively.

After your thorough initial consultation, you will receive a combination of: Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Ems Therapy & Exercise Rehabilitation.

All of our treatments are fast, effective & do not require surgery! We aim to reduce pain & inflammation whilst stimulating your bodies natural healing process.

By combining these treatments and focussing on excellent customer service we have over a 90% success rate when treating shoulder pain.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our expert shoulder practitioners, please click the link below & select an appointment time.

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If you're ready to book an assessment & treatment for your injury, at our London clinic, just click the button below, otherwise if you'd like to discuss anything with us prior to booking we can be reached on 02071 172076 between 8am & 8pm or via email at info@fit2functionclinic.co.uk anytime and we'll get back to you asap!

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