FyzicalHazleton: Protecting Shoulders From Injury

FyzicalHazleton: Protecting Shoulders From Injury

2020

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NEWSLETTER

PROTECT YOUR SHOULDERS FROM INJURY

What would you do with a shoulder injury? If you have been researching those first troublesome aches and pains about your shoulder, then you have probably realized by now, the sheer number of injuries that befall the shoulder area. That’s because this large joint is the connecting point for so many crucial daily actions. Among the most common types of shoulder injuries are biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff tears and sprains, arthritis and shoulder impingement. Injury Causes. Many shoulder injuries result from tasks requiring heavy lifting or repetitive reaching motions. Along with manual labor jobs, work around the house such as cleaning gutters or hanging up wet clothes are common culprits. In addition, athletic pursuits like weightlifting, swimming, and tennis can unfortunately lead to shoulder injuries. Along with these activities, passive movements can also be a problem. If you have continuous poor posture, the improper positioning of your shoulders, can make you extra vulnerable to scapula (shoulder blade) and rotator cuff injuries. Know the Warning Signs. All of us experience occasional aches and pains from doing too much, which does not necessarily Whether you have hurt your shoulder or have been suffering for a long time,seeing a physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center of Hazleton can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call (570) 501-1808 today!

mean a chronic problem is emerging. However, when those pains don’t go away, or when the uncomfortable feelings have certain characteristics, it’s important not to ignore them, and seek help. If you keep experiencing shoulder clicking or “popping,” for example, you may have a ligament tear in your shoulder area. Sharp pain should also be checked out with your physical therapist, as this means the shoulder joint is not moving in good alignment. There are also more easily-ignored symptoms, like a dull pain that runs along the side of your arm, or sudden arm weakness whenever you try to carry something or reach for an object. These symptoms, you should definitely not ignore. Use It or Lose It! You can certainly ease problems associated with shoulder injury through medical attention and physical therapy. However, protecting your shoulders in the first place is always the best strategy. Make sure your posture is the best it can be at all times, whether it’s while you’re relaxing in your favorite chair, standing in line, hitting the gym, or working long hours at your desk. You’ll additionally reduce wear and tear on your shoulders by being more mindful of how you use them. Does your job or sport absolutely require repetitive lifting, reaching or swinging? If so, it’s helpful to get coaching from a physical therapist -- or even an actual coach -- about how to reduce the strain on your shoulders by shifting your positioning and using correct technique. If you have questions about an aching shoulder or wondering if you are setting yourself up for injury, give us a call to speak with one of our physical therapists today. Your shoulders will be happy you did! Sources: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00327 http://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=95bd746b-b25f-46f5- 8373-fb56c9f6b46a

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2020

THE

NEWSLETTER

DISCOVER FUN IN THE SNOW WITHOUT FEAR OF INJURING YOUR SHOULDER

INSIDE OUR NEWSLETTER: • How To Get Rid of Shoulder Pain Naturally Even With A Rotator Cuff Tear • Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe • Discover How To Live Pain-Free

HOW TO GET RID OF SHOULDER PAIN NATURALLY EVEN WITH A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR

FREE SHOULDER PAIN WORKSHOP On Saturday January 11th at 10am, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center will be hosting a Workshop on shoulder pain to help you understand what you can do to fix your problem naturally. In the workshop, you will learn: • The most common causes for shoulder pain • New technologies that help us see in real time what may be causing your pain (92% accurate at detecting rotator cuff tears) • What can be done to treat shoulder pain without injections and surgery including new technologies such as Radial Shock Wave • And what are the best exercises to do and NOT TO DO for shoulder pain To register for the workshop, call or text 570-501-1808 and be sure to let us know if you have any questions you would like us to answer during the workshop. Seats are limited so be sure to call to register. If you have pain or problems that cannot wait until January, call us and mention this article. We are putting aside 10 Free Q&A session on our schedule on December 10th where you can talk to a physical Therapist and get a quick screen for your shoulder.

One of the more common problems we see in our clinic is people with shoulder pain as around 70% of people will get it at some stage. It can cause you to have troubles lifting your arm, reaching behind your back and when sleeping. Most people do 1 of 3 things when they get shoulder pain. One, they ignore it, two they take medication such as Advil or Tylenol or 3 they get an injection. Some people are able to get out of pain doing this but many are not as these options do not fix the cause, they just cover up the symptoms. To truly manage shoulder pain, you need to try and address what caused it in the first place. There are many causes of pain such as arthritis, bursitis and tendon tears and the good news is that shoulder pain is something that can be managed without injections or surgery. Even when you have a rotator cuff tear, there is a 75% chance you can get better without surgery. How do you do this?

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CRUNCHY CHICKEN & MANGO SALAD

INGREDIENTS • 1/3 cup orange juice • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar • 3 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (optional) • 6 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage

• 2 cups sugar snap peas, thinly sliced diagonally • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast • 1 medium mango, sliced • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint • ¼ cup sliced scallions • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS Whisk juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and sambal oelek (if using) in a large bowl. Add cabbage, peas, chicken, mango, mint and scallions; toss gently to coat. Serve the salad sprinkled with sesame seeds.

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Patient Success Spotlight

START THE NEW YEAR PAIN-FREE

Happy New Year! A lot of people have resolutions...To feel younger...Live healthier...And get back to normal living.

We want to help you. We have blocked off 20-minute appointment spots for FREE consultations with our physical therapist. The purpose of the appointment is to go over any problems you are having and get you on the right path to living a healthier life. So if you are experiencing any pain and you’d like to find out the cause and the way to solve it, then give us a call to schedule. 570-501-1808.

“The staff is awesome!” “The absolute best place for Physical Therapy! The staff is awesome! Everyone is kind, caring, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend FYZICAL!” - Sharon A.

Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing shoulder pain.

WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lying on your back and holding a wand, palm face down on both sides, slowly raise the wand towards overhead. Strengthens Shoulders www.simpleset.net

FREE 20 MINUTE CONSULTATION CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY! (570) 501-1808

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