Occupational therapy for shoulder pain

Shoulder pain is any pain in or around the shoulder joint.

Symptoms of Shoulder Pain

• Pain deep in the shoulder joint, in the back or the front of the shoulder, and the upper part of the arm. Sometimes the pain in the shoulder can be described as a ‘catching pain’. The location and type of pain is likely to relate to the structure causing the pain
• Reduced movement, and pain when moving your shoulder.
• Weakness of the shoulder/upper arm. Depending on the condition, there may be a sensation of the joint slipping out and back in to the joint socket, or the shoulder can become completely dislocated
• Sensations of pins and needles and burning pain. This is more likely to be associated with nerves from the neck than the shoulder joint itself
• Lack of movement after a shoulder dislocation
• Complete rotator cuff tears and injury to the axillary nerve both cause weakness in moving the arm away from the body

Causes of Shoulder Pain

• Avascular necrosis 
• Brachial plexus injury
• Broken arm
• Broken collarbone
• Bursitis
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Dislocated shoulder
• Frozen shoulder
• Heart attack
• Impingement
• Osteoarthritis
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Rotator cuff injury
• Septic arthritis
• Sprains
• Tendinitis
• Tendon rupture
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Torn cartilage

Occupational therapy treatments for shoulder pain may include: stretching, strengthening, and joint mobilization/stabilization. Heat, ice, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or athletic taping may be part of your physical therapy program as well. Your physical therapist can also provide advice on activity modification and workplace ergonomics. Your physical therapist will also work with you to create a comprehensive home exercise program that will help you maintain your quality of life beyond your therapy sessions.

At Reddy Care Physical, Occupational Therapy, and Aquatic Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.