Shoulder Pain & Dysfunction
Shoulder Pain Relief
The shoulder is a complex joint made up of the humerus (arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the clavicle (collar bone). There are many muscles and ligaments that support the shoulder and help it move. Shoulder pain can be caused by repetitive overhead activities, falling, straining to reach for something, lifting something heavy, or improper exercise techniques. Other times, shoulder pain can occur for no apparent reason.
Frozen Shoulder AKA Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder typically presents as extreme stiffness in the shoulder accompanied by pain with all movements. Pain is also noted with pressure, such as when lying on one side to sleep.
Many times, patients are unable to report any particular incident or cause of injury. During a thorough interview, it is often realized that the patient may have suffered a minor shoulder injury that healsed with an overproduction of scar tissue that severely reduces shoulder mobility. This excessive scar tissue reduces flexibility in the shoulder and makes it more prone to injury.
The main symptom is not being able to move the shoulder in any direction without pain. Physical Therapy is an effective treatment to aid in regaining flexibility, strength, and reducing pain.
Shoulder Bursitis & Tendonits
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. This small sac acts as a cushion between moving structures (bones, muscles, tendons or skin). If a muscle or tendon is pulling around a corner of a bone, or over a bone, a healthy bursa protects it from fraying and stress. When a bursa is inflamed, it becomes very painful, even during rest.
• The small sac that provides various joints are called bursa. When Tendinitis can occur in any joint, and very commonly occurs in the shoulder.
• When tendons (bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone to aide in movement) become inflammed, the result is called tendinits.
• This typically occurs following repeated injury or overuse of a joint, resulting in pain and loss of mobility.
Other Common Shoulder Dysfunctions
Your shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in your entire body. Because of its wide range of motion, it is more likely to be injured or sustain painful problems.
Shoulders sustain sprains and strains, dislocations, tendinitis, torn rotator cuffs, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fractures, arthritis and a host of other injuries and conditions.
Because it is such a mobile joint, you can hurt it in falls, when you strain to try to reach something, when you lift something heavy, and even when you throw a ball or play a game. Sometimes it become injured and painful just from a gradual irritation or deterioration over time.
If you don’t get it treated when the pain starts, it has the potential to lead to larger problems.
The physical therapists at Phoenix Physical Therapy & Wellness are very experienced and knowledgeable in shoulder rehabilitation. We can help you avoid more medications, injections, and even surgery. Contact our office and set up your appointment today.
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ACL & Meniscus Tears
Physical therapy services can help prevent and treat ACL or meniscus injury, provide much-needed relief, and potentially avoid surgery.
Arthritis Pain
Physical Therapy can help relieve arthritis related pain and get back to the activities you enjoy most.
Back Pain And Sciatica
Physical Therapy is able to successfully treat the many causes of back pain.
Chronic Pain
Physical Therapy can help identify strategies to manage chronic ongoing pain
Dizziness/Vertigo
Physical therapy for dizziness and vertigo is a common and effective course of treatment.
Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
Find relief and recovery from your elbow, wrist or hand aches and pains by working closely with a licensed physical therapist.
Ergonomics / Work Related Pain
We specialize in assessing your personal work environment (office, car, or even dining room table) and offer solutions to make it comfortable and supportive for you.
Fall Prevention & Recovery
Physical Therapy can help prevent and recover from falls, and avoid loss of strength and mobility.
Foot & Ankle Pain
Any level of ankle injury can really slow you down. Physical Therapy can help you recover quickly and fully.
Headaches and Migraines
Physical Therapy boasts many different treatment options to manage and eliminate chronic headaches and migraines.
Hip and Knee Dysfunction
Hip and knee dysfunction/pain can have a huge impact on your daily life. Find out how physical therapy can get you back on your feet.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Injuries
Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive program to help fully recover from the injuries of a car accident.
Neck Pain
Physical Therapy can provide relief to neck pain resulting in decreased headaches, neck, and shoulder pain.
Pain Management
During your first visit with the physical therapist, know that our therapists are not only interested in your pain as a condition, but we are concerned about how this pain affects your overall life. We create your plan of care with your whole self in mind.
Pediatric Sports Injuries
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Performing Arts / Dance Injury
We created the Performing Arts Rehab & Training Center to allow dancers to feel welcome in a space that understand the unique physical therapy and training needs of the performing artist.
Postural Re-Education
Schedule your posture check NOW to learn about how improved posture will increase your quality of life.
Pre & Postnatal Pain and Weakness
Schedule your posture check NOW to learn about how improved posture will increase your quality of life.
Rotator Cuff Tears & Injury
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Shoulder Pain & Dysfunction
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Sports Injuries
We offer same and next day appointments to address sports injuries before they progress. Contact our office ASAP if you need to be seen following a sports related injury.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Suffering from jaw pain beneath your ear? You could be experiencing TMJ pain. Contact our office to speak with our physical therapy to learn how we can relief your pain
Workers Compensation
We work with many workers compensation companies to make sure that you are not only able to return to work, but the lifestyle you enjoyed before your injury.
