ReddyCarePT_Physical Therapy Can Help Frozen Shoulders

ReddyCarePT_Physical Therapy Can Help Frozen Shoulders

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PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP FROZEN SHOULDER!

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PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP FROZEN SHOULDER!

WHAT IS A FROZEN SHOULDER? Frozen shoulder is a condition that develops when the tissue in your shoulder joint tightens and restricts movement. It is thought to be caused by inactivity that occurs after injury or alongside another shoulder problem, such as a rotator cuff injury, broken arm, or recovering from surgery. The exact causes of a frozen shoulder are not fully understood. A few factors that may put you more at risk for developing a frozen shoulder include:

Do you notice pain and stiffness in your shoulder? Has your shoulder suddenly become very hard to move? You may be experiencing a frozen shoulder and will benefit from having a physical therapist help you resolve your problem. At Reddy-Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy, our physical therapists are skilled at alleviating pain and restoring motion so you can get back to doing what you love! Many different factors can lead to chronic shoulder pain. One of the most painful and debilitating conditions is a frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. Dealing with shoulder pain can make completing daily tasks nearly impossible. Often people sacrifice their quality of life due to the pain and limitations. Adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually without a specific cause and worsen over time. Physical therapy can help relieve and even eliminate your problem! If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, contact Reddy-Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy today. Our physical therapists will be able to do a full assessment, figure out if the source of your pain is a frozen shoulder, and help you get on the road to recovery.

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Most people struggling with frozen shoulder complain of pain, discomfort when moving or using the affected joint, or even a total loss of movement in that shoulder. Adhesions from the shoulder can become stiff or inflamed. Fortunately, physical therapy has been shown to help alleviate pain and mobility losses.

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WHAT TO EXPECT WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY

At your consultation, one of our physical therapists here at Reddy-Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy will assess your condition, pinpoint the exact source of your pain, take a look at your medical history, and evaluate your mobility and strength. There are three stages in the development of frozen shoulder: • Freezing: In this stage, you gradually experience more and more pain. As the pain worsens, you start to lose range of motion. • Frozen: This stage is characterized by motion loss, whereas the painful symptoms may improve. Daily activities are typically challenging during this phase. • Thawing: Shoulder motion improves during this stage, and there is typically a complete return to normal or close to normal motion and strength. It’s pretty standard 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 nine months. At this point, they’re already in a lot of pain and pretty used to not being able to move their shoulders the way they’d like to. Our comprehensive treatment plan will consist of targeted stretches and specific home exercises to speed up the recovery process and regain your motion, reduce your pain and restore any lost strength. Physical therapy for frozen shoulder focuses primarily on pain relief, using modalities like ultrasound, e-stim, and lasers. In addition, we take a hands-on approach using targeted manual therapy techniques like soft tissue work and joint mobilizations. Your physical therapist’s ultimate goal is to restore mobility and range of motion to the affected shoulder. The quicker we can address your pain symptoms and range of motion deficits, the sooner you get back to doing what you love!

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If you have been experiencing recurrent or chronic shoulder pain, it is essential to consult with a physical therapist as soon as possible to find out if your problem is a frozen shoulder. Physical therapy is a safe and natural treatment option that can successfully help patients of all ages recover from their shoulder injuries. Call Reddy-Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy today to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy for shoulder pain, and begin your journey toward living a pain-free life!

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“I was so pleased with the service and care that I received at Reddy-Care from my physical therapist. My therapist was wonderful. I would look forward to my sessions with her because she was engaging, and very supportive. My therapist was special because she was able to create a plan that helped alleviate the pain that had been experiencing for months. I am pain free because of her. I know that if I ever need physical therapy again, I will gladly go to Reddy-Care. I cannot say enough about Reddy-Care. It was a great experience.” - Google 5-Star Review PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

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WH E N T O U S E I C E & H E AT F O R PA I N R E L I E F

HOW TO MAKE AN ICE PACK Wrap a plastic bag of frozen peas or ice cubes in a thick cold wet towel. Place it on the injured part. Check after a fewminutes to make sure the skin is not red, an early sign of frostbite. Generally, icing for 15 to 20 minutes is enough. Repeat every 2-4 hours. Our therapists will help use ice properly for healing and pain relief. HOW TO USE HEAT Heat packs, bottles or infra-red lamps can be very useful if you have a muscle spasm or 48 hours after injury. Icing a muscle spasm contracts the muscle fibers, so they would hurt intensely. On the other hand, heat improves the circulation, soothes and relaxes the muscles by carrying away toxins and bringing in healing oxygen. Heat can comfort a back or neck strain, especially if it has been persisting for some time. When you use a heat pack, wrap it in a towel and check the temperature so it doesn’t burn the skin. WHEN NOT TO USE HEAT Don’t use heat if you have a painful, red or swollen joint. This increases circulation so that fluid collects, worsening the swelling and stretching or compressing the nerves and surrounding healthy tissue. This makes it still more painful. You’d be better off icing it.

When you’ve just sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, all you want is some pain relief. If painkillers are handy, you probably pop a couple of them. If not, you ask for some ice... or was that heat instead? To sort out this confusion, let’s see what they really do. Both ice and heat relieve pain and help recovery. HOW TO USE ICE Ice is useful when you want to reduce swelling. For example, your ankle balloons up after a sprain. This is because blood and fluid collect rapidly, making it both painful and stiff. At this point, an ice pack helps to close off those tiny vessels. The blood flow slows down. Small nerves become numb, so the pain reduces. The muscles also relax. The inflammatory reaction is slowed down. As a result, your ankle is less swollen and painful. Ice packs are very useful in bruises, strains and joint swellings. Use them for any acute swelling, over the first 24 to 48 hours (except back strains). Ice helps later too, while exercising the limb. Our friendly therapists can show you how to make movements less painful and more flexible by using an ice pack just before or during exercise.

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