Question 1

WHAT IS SHOULDER PAIN?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain is a feeling of discomfort at or near your shoulder joint, which is a ball and socket joint where your scapula meets your humerus or upper arm bone. Your shoulder is made up of a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

Pain might arise from an injury, disease, or normal wear-and-tear associated with aging. Fortunately, holistic shoulder pain treatments are within reach at Coastal Healthcare Partners.

Question 2

SYMPTOMS OF SHOULDER INJURY

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain and its limitations to your range of motion can be immediate or progressive due to the various ways shoulder pain can be triggered. Severe issues may arise from even mild shoulder injuries. Precise treatment and a careful evaluation are needed to prevent the progression of an injury in the frequently used shoulder joint. Your shoulder should be assessed immediately if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:

Week long shoulder pain
Chronic shoulder pain
Difficulty raising your arm above your head
Pain when lifting objects
Heightened pain in shoulder towards nighttime
Bruising or swelling specifically to joint area
Cracking or clicking sensations when using the joint
Should weakness
Instability
Limited range of motion

Question 3

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR SHOULDER PAIN?

Accepted Answer

Numerous factors put you at risk of shoulder pain. Examples include older age, arthritis, playing sports, or having a physically demanding job. Sprains, strains, fractures, rotator cuff injuries, tendinitis, frozen shoulder, and separated shoulder are examples of injuries associated with shoulder discomfort.

Question 4

HOW IS SHOULDER PAIN TREATED?

Accepted Answer

At Coastal Healthcare Partners, Dr. Osborne and his team review your symptoms, examine your shoulder, and may use blood or imaging tests to diagnose your condition. They offer various methods to treat shoulder problems and associated pain, including:

RICE therapy: If you have a minor shoulder injury, it might subside with RICE therapy, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Dr. Osborne and his team let you know if RICE therapy is right for you, and might recommend over-the-counter medicines to reduce pain and inflammation while you heal.
Massage therapy: Dr. Osborne and his staff use massage therapy to stimulate healing within your shoulder joint and ease tension and chronic pain. He applies controlled pressure to the injured area. Dr. Osborne may use the Graston® technique with specialized instruments that break up tight or damaged tissue to accelerate healing.
Joint injections: Joint injections, such as steroid injections, help reduce inflammation and pain associated with a shoulder injury. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use plasma from your own blood to accelerate healing naturally.
Physical therapy: Physical therapy restores normal shoulder function with stretches and exercises that increase joint strength to accelerate healing.
Chiropractic adjustments: Dr. Osborne uses a series of chiropractic adjustments, or controlled force, to improve shoulder joint function and increase range of motion.

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