Shoulder Pain

 
 

Common Diagnosis

Shoulder pain is a prevalent complaint among individuals seeking physical therapy. There are several common diagnoses associated with shoulder pain that our experienced therapists at Optimize Physical Therapy often encounter.

  • Rotator cuff tendinitis

  • Shoulder impingement syndrome

  • Shoulder instability:

  • Frozen shoulder(adhesive capsulitis)

  • Bursitis

 

How Can we Help:

Physical therapy can be beneficial for shoulder pain in several ways.

  1. Evaluation: Meet one on one with an Optimize therapist to address your therapy needs.

  2. Pain Reduction: Meet with an Optimize therapist to reduce pain and inflammation in your shoulder.

  3. Manual Therapy: Using techniques such as, joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, cupping, and soft tissue mobilizations to improve your health and decrease your pain.

  4. Dry Needling: Use of thin needles and often electric stimulation to decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, improve range of motion and decrease pain.

  5. Exercise Prescription: Specific exercise programs to strengthen the muscles that support the lower back. These exercises can help improve flexibility, stability, and posture, reducing the risk of further pain.

  6. Education: Gain an understanding of proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Learning how to lift, sit, stand, and move correctly can prevent future episodes of low back pain.

  7. Customized Treatment Plans: Optimize prides itself on creating individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient’s specific needs and condition, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery.

  8. Functional Training: Regain your ability to perform daily activities and return to work or sports, enhancing overall quality of life.

  9. Prevent Recurrence: By addressing underlying issues and teaching preventive strategies, decrease the likelihood of injury recurrence.

    Let Optimize be the healthcare provider that gets you back to your life!