The shoulder is the most complex joint in the human body and has to move through an incredible range of motion while maintaining strength and support. The shoulder is formed by the union of the humerus (upper arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone). Shoulder pain can occur for a variety of reasons, but is typically from poor posture, weakness of rotator cuff muscles, or injury.
Since the shoulder motions are so complex, it takes experts in movement analysis to truly understand the root cause of your problem. Our expert physical therapists at Canyon Sports Therapy have years of medical training in movement analysis to determine exactly where your pain is coming from. We put together a comprehensive treatment plan that will quickly relieve your pain and return your shoulder to its full range of motion. Our goal is to get you back to normal activities as pain-free and as quickly as possible. Furthermore, we educate you on posture techniques and simple exercises you can do at home to maintain your shoulder health.
If you have had shoulder surgery, count on us to work with you and your physician to achieve the best outcomes. With years of experience in helping patients fully recover from shoulder surgery, you are in good hands at Canyon Sports Therapy. Call us today at our center in Holladay, UT or click “Request an Evaluation” to learn more about how we can help you quickly relieve your shoulder pain. We are easily accessible from Salt Lake City, Sandy, Murray, Cottonwood Heights and the resorts including Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons.
FAQs
How many types of shoulder pain exist?
When it comes to your upper extremities, injuries typically fall into two categories: acute or overuse. Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as a strain or tear. Overuse injuries are caused by excessive repetitive movements over time. Both acute and overuse injuries can range from mild to severe and can have a significant impact on daily life function. Shoulder pain can also be chronic, meaning it has persisted for 3 months or longer, despite efforts to relieve it. If you have been living with chronic shoulder pain, it is in your best interest to consult with a physical therapist as soon as possible, so they can get to the root of the problem and treat you accordingly.
Can physical therapy help shoulder pain?
Two of the biggest goals of physical therapy are 1) to alleviate your pain and 2) to improve your function. Your physical therapist will work with you to make sure that both of these are achieved throughout your physical therapy sessions. Physical therapy has been proven to manage the pain of several conditions, and in many cases, it has even been proven to eliminate shoulder pain altogether, thus making the need for harmful drugs or surgical intervention obsolete.
What are the causes of shoulder pain?
There are several underlying causes that could result in shoulder pain. For example, a sudden injury or trauma to the shoulders can cause them to become painful. Repetitive motions can also cause shoulder pain, as your muscles, joints, and tendons are working in overdrive. While there are multiple factors that could be causing your shoulder pain, some of the most common include sprains, strains, a torn cartilage, dislocation, frozen shoulder, tendinitis, and arthritis.