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FROZEN SHOULDERS! Phys i ca l Therapy Can He l p

It’s not uncommon for our clinic to see patients struggling with chronic shoulder pain. Often, we find that these patients are having to sacrifice their quality of life and have finally gotten fed up. There are many different factors that at- tribute to chronic shoulder pain, one of them being a common con- dition known as frozen shoulder. Dealing with shoulder pain can make completing daily tasks near- ly impossible without treatment. Physical therapy can help relieve

(or even eliminate) your problem! If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, contact our office today. Our physical therapists will be able to do a full assessment, figure out if the source of your pain is frozen shoulder,andhelpyougetontheroa

I f you are exper iencing shoulder, elbow or wrist pain and need relief now, contact the professional therapists at NorthEast Spine & Sports Medicine for a pain-free and active life!

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Place your hands overlapping on your breast bone. Next, tilt your head upwards and away from the affected side until a gentle stretch is felt along the front and side of your neck

Slowly draw your head back so that your ears line up with your shoul- ders.

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Physical Therapy Can Help Frozen Shoulders

the affected shoulder. He or she will teach you how to relieve pain with stretching techniques and strengthen - ing exercises, most of which you’ll be able to complete at home to speed up the recovery progress. At the moment there isn’t very much we can do to prevent the development of frozen shoul - der, however, the sooner you contact our office for an evaluation, the quicker we can address your pain symptoms and create your treat - ment plan! Contact NorthEast Spine & Sports Medicine today! If you have been experiencing recurrent or chronic shoulder pain, it is important to con- sult with a physical therapist as soon as pos - sible to find out if your problem is a frozen shoulder. Physical therapy is a safe and natu - ral treatment option that can successfully help patients of all ages recover from their shoulder injuries. There’s no reason you need to risk the harm - ful effects of over-the-counter medication or spend a ton of money on an expensive surgery to gain relief from shoulder pain. Call North- East Spine & Sports Medicine today to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy for shoulder pain, and begin your journey toward living a pain-free life!

What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, or “adhesive capsulitis” is a condition caused by inactivity that occurs af - ter injury or alongside another shoulder prob - lem. When scar tissue forms after a period of physical inactivity, the shoulder can become stiff or inflamed. Most people struggling with frozen shoulders complain of pain, discomfort when moving or using the affected joint, or even a total loss of movement in that shoulder. Exactly what causes frozen shoulder remains somewhat of a mystery condition to many doctors and physical therapists, but a few pos - sible causes are as follows: • Results from a surgery or injury. •

How Is Frozen Shoulder Diagnosed? There are four stages in the development of frozen shoulders: prefreezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. It’s pretty common for patients to see our physical therapists in the freezing stage after they’ve already been experiencing pain for a little over half a year, or 9 months. At this point they’re already in a lot of pain and pretty used to not being able to move their shoulder the way they’d like to! At your consultation, one of our physical thera - pists here at NorthEast Spine & Sports Medi - cine will assess your condition, pinpoint the exact source of your pain, take a look at your medical history, and evaluate your strength and mobility levels. He or she will also consider any other condi - tions that could be contributing to your pain, such as diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, or a thyroid disorder. From there a comprehen - sive treatment plan will be created just for you. It will most likely consist of targeted stretches, exercises, and best practices for you to regain strength and decrease stiffness and pain. What Kind of Physical Therapy Treatment Will Help? Physical therapy for frozen shoulders focus - es primarily on pain relief, using modalities, manual therapy, exercises, and at-home treat - ments. Your physical therapist’s ultimate goal is to restore mobility and range of motion to

Underlying conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, a rotator cuff tear, or any other condition causing a person to cease shoulder movement. Immobilization of the arm, such as in a sling, after surgery or fracture.

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Overall, having a limited range of motion can cause you to develop a frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulders can also be the result of remaining bedridden, unable to get up and move around for a long time. Most physical therapists recommend that patients with frozen shoulders rest often in between physical therapy appointments to avoid developing scar tissue in the shoulder. On the chance that scar tissue does develop, the muscles surrounding the shoulder may eventually freeze up as well.

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INGREDIENTS • ½ cup mayonnaise • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper • 1 large English cucumber, diced • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered • 1 bunch radishes, diced • ½ medium red onion, finely diced

Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold shower before your workout. Studies show that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures. Get the dirt. Try to walk, run, or cycle on dirt or gravel paths, since asphalt and concrete tend to radiate heat and reflect the sun’s rays, making you feel hotter. Live near water? Take advantage of the breeze on even steamy days; if possible, start out with the wind at your back, so when you’re finishing you’ll be running into a headwind, which feels cooler. Refuel with fruit. They’re more than 80 percent water, so fruits such as grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are a tasty way to replenish fluids and boost your energy post-workout. Keep them frozen or grind them into a smoothie for a refreshing treat!

DIRECTIONS Whisk mayonnaise, feta, chives, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, radishes and onion and toss to coat. Garnish with more chives and dill, if desired.

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Kevin Hsu, MD is a physical medicine specialist who is highly experienced in the non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries, involving the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and spine. Dr. Hsu offers procedures such as regenerative medicine injections including Platelet Rich Plasma, epidurals, nerve blocks, treatments of sciatic pain (using both diagnosticmusculoskeletal ultrasound and fluoroscopy for accuracy in placement), and injections of the hip, shoulders, spine, and extremities. Dr. Hsu sees patients in our Barnegat, Point Pleasant, and Jackson offices. Dr. Hsu enjoys diagnosing and treating patients from all walks of life. He has worked with the Trenton Titans Hockey Team, as well as athletes ranging from high school age to professional levels. He understands that many musculoskeletal problems are successfully treated without surgery, therefore, he utilizes an integrated approach by addressing posture, biomechanics, instability, and muscle imbalance, along with focused pain management. Following graduation in 2003 fromRobert Wood Johnson Medical School, he completed post-graduate residency training and became Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified in Sports Medicine, and Fellowship trained in Interventional Spine. Dr. Hsu lives in Monmouth County with his family and enjoys hiking, volleyball, basketball, and mountain biking. Dr. Hsu is always passionate about educating patients so that they canmake informed decisions on their health care needs. He advocates for a balanced approach including nutrition and fitness; and welcomes acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic treatments to achieve a pain-free life. KEVIN K. HSU, MD

Success Story: - Jeffrey S. “I first came to NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine for neuropathy and low back pain. NorthEast has greatly impacted the quality of my health and lifestyle. My neuropathy has dissipated greatly. I am able to walk farther because my back pain is gone. The staff and doctors at NorthEast are courteous and compassionate. The synergistic approach they take towards one’s healing has proven to be extremely beneficial. I highly recommend NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine.”

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Do you suffer from chronic ailments such as arthritis, back pain, neck pain or have even suffered a recent injury? The latest breakthrough of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can help you in a fast recovery towards a pain free and active lifestyle. Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets.) The platelets are best known for their importance in clotting blood. However, platelets also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries. PRP is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood. The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual. This can stimulate faster healing of the body, repairing damage from chronic or acute injury. How Does PRP Work? Laboratory studies have shown that the increased concentration of growth factors in PRP can potentially speed up the healing process. To develop a PRP preparation, blood must first be drawn from a patient. The platelets are separated from other blood cells and their concentration is increased during a process called centrifugation. Then the increased concentration of platelets is combined with the remaining blood. To speed healing, the injury site is treated with the PRP preparation. This can be done in one of two ways:

YouHaveTheRightToChooseYour Provider Whether you want to come in because you’ve suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your physical health, tell your doctor about NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine. Get started feeling better today! See our medical professionals for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Shoulder, wrist or elbow pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties

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