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Shoulder pain: a constant irritation

The shoulder is the only joint which remains active at least 24 hours a day. It keeps moving even when individuals are sleeping. It is also the most flexible joint of the body and can be rotated in a different direction. However, pain in the shoulder is as much irritating. You would meet almost every day with at least one individual complaining about shoulder pain but most of them would mostly ignore the pain. They would not think it important to get medical treatment. But they would soon realize that they are not even able to reach their own cupboards to get their clothes and if they would try, they would have to bear a shocking intensity of pain. Enhanced chronic shoulder pain can be very dangerous.

What is chronic shoulder pain?

Pain in the shoulder, arm, or elbow all is known as chronic shoulder pain. This pain also effects on the collarbone and off course the shoulder blade. The pain in the shoulder blade is the worst kind of pain a person is prone to bear. The medical term for the shoulder pain is deltoid pain and causes of this type of pain are various. A common reason for shoulder pain is damage of the rotator cuff which mostly occurs with the athletes especially to golf players and soccer players as well as to hockey players. The reason for this is that they use their shoulder in a specific manner which affects their shoulder cuff. The problem of the shoulder cuff is also known as the tendonitis. Frozen shoulder is another reason which causes shoulder pain. In some cases, the chronic shoulder pain itself can lead to a frozen shoulder. Biceps tendons are also cause for chronic shoulder pain; however, this problem only affects the front side of the shoulder. This problem occurs because of the torn muscles of the biceps. Slap tear is another medical condition which leads to shoulder pain. This pain is related to glenoid labrum joint of the shoulder. Injuries like shoulder dislocation and instability due to some accident are the worst kind of pain which leads to chronic shoulder pain.

Treatment

The immediate treatments for these diseases are ice packs or hot water bottles. These methods reduce the intensity of the pain to some extent, however in some situations like dislocation; it gets important for the patient to visit doctors as soon as possible. Ice packs and hot water bottles can control the swelling to some extent but cannot cure it completely. Exercise and physical therapies also work for chronic shoulder pain Treatment.

However, if you have tried all the treatments and still suffering from the pain, you can go for the non-surgical treatments like stem cell therapy. This treatment also works for patients who have failed shoulder surgery issues.

To learn more about shoulder pain treatments, please visit us on 815-412-6174.

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2018-11-22

Easy Shoulder Pain Treatments & When to See a Doctor in Case of Shoulder Pain

Each shoulder has two joints, as a result making the most flexible parts of the body. The principle shoulder joint (Glenohumeral) is a ball and socket joint. The reason behind its name is on the grounds that the top point of the upper arm bone (Humerus) is shaped identically to a ball. The function of this ball is to fit into the blade bone, which works in a way as the socket, allowing the shoulder an extensive range of movement.

Anybody can be influenced by the common joint issue. Cartilage, ligaments, muscles, nerves, or tendons could play a role in the shoulder pain. It can likewise include the shoulder blade, neck, arm, and hand.  Prompt shoulder pain treatment is imperative. The timeline could go up to eight weeks or longer in order to heal the shoulder pain.

Easy Shoulder Pain Treatment Options

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications/NSAIDS that are Available Over The Counter

Above are two noteworthy conventional kinds of NSAIDs: Ibuprofen and Naproxen.  They are used by prescription and are fairly protected to utilize per their labels.

Apply Heat to the Shoulder

This can be done by a gentle hot shower on the shoulder for around 5 to 10 minutes. Or on the other hand, you can utilize an electric hot pack. In the event that utilizing the electric hot pack, it best to set on medium heat, avoid high heat level. As per the conducted research, the results demonstrate that human bodies react to medium heat levels better, as compared to extreme heat levels.

Apply Ice to the Shoulder

An ice pack inside a pillowcase for about ten minutes can be productive. Ice massage is likewise an alternative yet ice ought not to be left in direct contact with the skin for more than 5 minutes because of the genuine plausibility of frostbite.

Stretches

It is useful to stretching the musculature that includes the shoulder joint and can help ease the pain as well as perhaps avert future injury.

Salt Bathe

This treatment is certainly traditional yet has some recent importance as seen on TV as well. In order to get a salt bathe, fill a bath with warm water and include Epsom or another brand of bathing salts.

Massage

In this case, you can get a relative in order to knead your muscles that are sore. Or on the other hand, if you are independent, get a sock and a tennis ball. Put a tennis ball inside a sock. Toss the ball onto your back shoulder. Then go against a wall in order to apply pressure to the tennis ball and roll around, consequently giving yourself a massage.

When to See a Doctor In Case of Shoulder Pain

Except for you’ve had a serious injury or get a sudden, constant pain, the shoulder pain can usually be treated without seeing a doctor.

In the event that, after two weeks of treating yourself, you notice the pain isn’t going away, it is advised to see your doctor or a physiotherapist.

It is likewise best to see your doctor at the earliest opportunity on the off chance that you:

  • Get into a serious pain in both shoulders
  • Similarly feel the pain in your thighs
  • Feel feverish or unwell

These can be indications of the condition known as (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) which required immediate treatment.

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Every painful sensation is to be considered on an immediate basis

Regardless of whether we’re conveying the heaviness of the world on our shoulders, bear shoulder pain gets us down in a variety of different ways. To start with, pain is pain and never fun. Agony is debilitating and meddles with all that we do. What’s more, we utilize our arms for relatively every action and most developments, so on the off chance that it happens to the arms, it happens to the shoulders, as well.

Next, when shoulders are insecure, feeble and excruciating, they haul our stance askew. Thus, this makes a course of different impacts, for example, debilitated abs, agonizing back muscles and a strict undeniable irritation. This blog covers the shoulder pain treatment options that can help facilitate the excruciating sensations.

Minor wounds that have just slight pain can be dealt with at home. On the off chance that the source of the pain and the reason for the pain are not known, or if the signs recommend you may have a more genuine condition, you should contact your specialist while starting essential care measures.

  • Rest: Use the injured area as little as possible for the first two to three days, and then slowly begin to exercise the injured area. This speeds recovery.
  • Ice: Place the ice in a plastic bag, wrap the bag with a towel, and then apply to the injured area for 15-20 minutes every hour. Directly applying ice can damage the skin.
  • Elevation: Elevation of the injured area above your heart helps the swelling go down. This reduces your pain. Use pillows to prop yourself up.
  • Pain control: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can help control swelling and pain.
  • Heat: Do not apply heat in the first week after an injury because it can increase the swelling in the injured area and worsen your pain.

A treatment plan will be produced after a total history and physical examination (and any tests, if required). Treatment alternatives differ for each condition. Obviously, a basic strain is dealt with far uniquely in contrast to a heart attack. A few conditions require hospitalization, careful repair, non-intrusive treatment, or other rehabilitative measures. The degree of recuperation might be finished or constrained. A few conditions can be repetitive or steady; therefore, you ought to have a treatment intend to figure out how to manage and adjust to any constraints.

Still confused? You can get expert advice and Dr. Zaki Anwar. He is a world renowned Pain Medicine Physician and has been practicing ways to cure pain leading to serious problems for the past several years and has achieved remarkable results. Patients can make an appointment on a walk-in basis, which is unique to our community, and have direct access to a surgeon who is able to diagnose and treat their urgent needs. You can also make an appointment by calling our office at 815-464-7212.

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Can do simple activities anymore?

Painful Shoulder

Whether or not we’re carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders, shoulder pain gets us down in several ways.  Primarily, pain is twinge and never fun.  It frustrates us and get in the way with everything we do. We use our arms for almost every activity and most movements, so if it happens to the arms, it happens to the shoulders, too!

Secondly, when shoulders are unsteady, fragile and painful, they draw our posture out of alignment and this creates a cascade of other effects, such as weakened abdominal muscles, unhappy back muscles and a literal pain in the neck. Severe shoulder arthritis and chronic shoulder pain can formulate the daily-life activities we perform such as, combing hair, reaching for a lamp or putting on clothes gets enormously difficult. If you can’t do the simple things you once did, you may be suffering from a shoulder condition.

Chronic shoulder pain is a common complaint in the pain medicine physician’s office,” says Dr. Zaki. Successful treatment relies upon an precise diagnosis of the more common etiologies: rotator cuff disorders, adhesive capsulitis, acromioclavicular osteoarthritis, glenohumeral osteoarthritis, and instability.

At Pain Management Institute, Dr Zaki Anwar is very experienced in interventional treatments. Dr. Zaki Anwar is a world renowned Pain Medicine Physician. He has been practicing ways to cure pain leading to serious problems for the past several years and has achieved remarkable results. Get his expert opinion by just making a phone call at 815-464-7212.

Shoulder conditions and treatments

  • Rotator Cuff Injury / Shoulder Tendonitis:

It gets better with reduced activity, especially overhead movements, posture adjustments, and changing movements to help the healing, as well as ice, heat and OTC anti-inflammatory drugs. Physical therapy is effective and so is massaging.

  • Shoulder joint instability:

Recovery involves strengthening rotator cuff muscles and scapular muscles to reduce dislocations. Taping is another treatment that is recommended.

  • Shoulder Dislocation:

Treatment is done using ice, rest and anti-inflammatory drugs.

  • Frozen Shoulder:

Treatment includes massage and myofascial release.  The tissue experiencing sticky inflammation needs to be gently coaxed apart. Particular exercises, such as shoulder rolls, scapula rolls and arm stretch are especially therapeutic for this condition.  Acupuncture and electrical micro-current stimulation are also helpful. And, once the shoulder has recovered, keep it warm, supple, strong and stretched with regular movement and exercise.

  • Shoulder Impingement:

Physical therapy is the greatest treatment for this condition, as strengthening the muscles and balancing all the muscles and tissues that affect the position of the shoulder effectively can relieve the impingement. Myofascial release and massage help relax the muscles involved so that they can loosen their grip on the bones and everything can relax back into place giving you quick shoulder pain relief. Exercise is helpful with this condition; pendulum, arm stretch.

  • Bursitis:

This condition gets better with reduced activity, RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), and massage and myofascial release of neighboring muscles. Gently, but rapidly vibrating the arm helps to bring relief, and massaging the arms.

  • Osteoarthritis:

Arthritis requires movement, but it must be measured and appropriate, so a physical therapist guides you about using the appropriate exercises that involves stretching, strengthening and supporting the joint. Treatment can also include heat and ice, anti-inflammatory medications and often steroid injections.

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS):

Physical therapy, myofascial release, acupuncture, exercise, and electrical simulation are helpful in relieving the variety of symptoms caused by TOS.

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