Fyzical AR_ Helping Shoulder Pain

NEWSLETTER Shoulder Pain ? Relieving Rotator Cuff Pain

NEWSLETTER

• TheBenefits of INSIDE: TreatingHearing Loss

• Treatment

Spotlight: Cupping

If your shoulder is painful with certainmotions or when you sleep, your rotator cuff could be giving you trouble. The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint, guiding the way the shoulder moves. When the rotator cuff is weak or injured, poor shoulder movement occurs, causing inflammation and pain. An injured rotator cuff is often the result of repetitive or forceful movements of the shoulder and is one of the most common upper-body injuries. Infact,rotatorcufftearsbecomeanormal findingaspeoplegetolder.Studiesshowthat30% of those under the age of 70, and 70% of those over age 80 have a rotator cuff tear. Shoulder PAIN It could be your rotator cuff...

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Rotator Cuff Injuries 30% of individuals under age 70 have a rotator cuff tear

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3 StepApproach to TreatingRotator CuffTears or Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

3. Strengthening and Restoring Proper Joint Biomechanics Weakness causes the shoulder to move incorrectly which worsens the tear. The shoulder and the scapula (the shoulder- blade) must work in a very specific rhythm in order for pain-free function. The use of theraband, balls, manual resistance and even weight bearing activity can significantly advance shoulder stability and strength. If needed, the therapist may use sport tape to support the shoulder joint thus allowing you to feel the correct shoulder alignment.

1. Reduce Pain Pain from a rotator cuff tear can be from the tendons, the joint capsule, or from a bursa that is nearby. We have many modalities that we can use to reduce pain including ice, ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Pain will also be reduced with the right exercise routine. We also instruct you in helpful positioning tips that help to reduce pain when sleeping, driving or sitting.

2. IncreaseMobilityoftheShoulderJoint If the joint itself has become tight we will begin gentle mobilizations to increase proper movement in all parts of the shoulder complex. Cane or towel exercises are used for improving motion and allowing the shoulder to progressively increase range without inflaming the joint capsule.

Exercise Essential

Treatment Spotlight

Alternative Arm & Leg Lifts Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm straight out in front. At the same time, lift opposite leg straight back. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Hold for 3 seconds.

CUPPING

Always consultyour therapistorphysicianbefore startingexercisesyouareunsureofdoing.

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Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. The cups may be made of:

• Glass • Bamboo

• Earthenware • Silicone

Good stretch to help lower back

Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.

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Do you have a family insurance plan? Have you had surgery this year? Have you used your insurance more than usual? If you answered yes, you are more likely to have a $0 balance remaining on your out-of-pocket expenses.Thismeans the cost could beminimal or completely covered by your insurance plan. Do you have unused money on your HSA account? Close to having met your insurance deductible for the year? Now is the time to come in for hand therapy! Are you feeling aches & pains? Let us help you get a head start going into 2019, before your deductible renews again. Do More, Feel Better & Save Money This Holiday Season! Have You Met Your Insurance Deductible This Year? Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY SAFE • EFFECTIVE • DRUG FREE • PAIN RELIEF

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• Back Pain • Neck Pain • Shoulder Pain

• Foot Pain • Knee Pain • Post Surgery

� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely

� Sit for long periods � Walk for long distances � Live active and healthy

TREATMENTS FEEL GOOD Laser therapy creates little to no sensation or it can create a gentle, soothing warmth sensation. TREATMENTS ARE FAST With LightForce lasers, treatments are quick, usually 5-12 minutes depending on the size, depth, and acuteness of the condition being treated.

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