Tossing the Frisbee with your kids or grandkids. Reaching for a food-storage container on an overhead shelf. Using a laser pointer during a work presentation. Every one of these normal daily tasks can be much more difficult if you have shoulder pain.
Shoulder pain isn’t all that uncommon among adults in the U.S. In fact, medical researchers report that more than 66% of Americans will experience an issue that causes shoulder pain in their lifetime. Our physical therapists in El Paso, Texas, can help you learn more about the issues that cause shoulder pain. In addition, these specialists can also help you learn more about the shoulder pain treatment they offer.
These issues can cause shoulder pain
A variety of issues could be causing your shoulder pain. After all, the shoulder is a complex joint, and it includes structures like muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. An issue with any of these structures can lead to shoulder pain.
Some of the most common shoulder problems therapists treat include:
How can physical therapists treat shoulder pain?
Treating shoulder pain is just one of the many ways a physical therapist can help you. These specialists can also perform an evaluation that can help pinpoint the issue that’s causing your pain. Furthermore, they can use multiple physical therapy techniques designed to reduce shoulder symptoms.
A few of the therapy methods your physical therapist could use on your shoulder are:
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- At-home care
- Aquatic therapy
- Functional dry needling
- Virtual therapy
- Blood flow moderation training
Border Therapy Services can create a personalized shoulder pain treatment plan for you
At Border Therapy Services, our physical therapy team uses a defined process to create your shoulder pain treatment plan. The first thing we’ll do is perform a free screening to pinpoint what’s causing your pain. Our physical therapy specialists will then come up with a personalized treatment plan designed to reduce your shoulder pain.
If you live in or near El Paso and are experiencing shoulder pain, contact our team today to learn more about the physical therapy options we offer or to schedule an initial appointment.
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