Symptoms of Sholder Pain

Causes of Sholder Pain

Treatment of Shoulder Pain

Treatment of Shoulder Pain
The treatment of shoulder pain depends entirely on the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is important to understand the cause of your symptoms before starting a treatment program.
Medical help
Your doctor may prescribe some anti-inflammatories and pain –killers. Sometimes with an acute pain Injections of steroids are given.

Physiotherapy
A physiotherapist will make a detailed assessment of your condition and put together a treatment programme for your specific problems. This may include:
Radial Shockwave Therapy: This involves application of very high energy shockwaves to the area to be treated, commonly for chronic rotator cuff tendinitis or frozen shoulder. It increases the circulation to the area thereby increasing body’s healing response, metabolism and thus reduces inflammation. Usually only 3-6 sessions are required.
Laser: used for much localised area of pain to reduce pain and increase micro-circulation.
Interferential Therapy: Electrical current that stimulates the peripheral sensory and muscle nerve fibres to reduce pain and inflammation.
Ultrasound: The application of ultrasonic waves decreases tissue inflammation and reduces pain and swelling.
Shortwave Diathermyand moist heat: To aid in reducing pain and muscle spasm.
Exercise therapy: Includes muscle stretches to maintain the shoulder movements and strengthening program for the neck and shoulder, to improve overall stability and control.
Ergonomics tips and advice: Advice on improving neck and spine posture to reduce pressure on the various parts of the shoulder.
Taping: Applying adhesive tape to the skin to reduce the strain on the tissues

TIPS

Avoid sleeping on the painful side.

One good exercise for all shoulder problems is the pendulum exercise. Stand with your good hand resting on a table. Let your other arm hang down and try to swing it gently backwards and forwards and in a circular motion.

Another good exercise is to use your good arm to help lift up your painful arm to the limit of slight stretch feeling but not a sharp pain.

Experienced physiotherapists in Singapore, with over 18 years of experience, help you to get relief from pain/weakness quickly and easily. You can book an appointment to see our Senior Physiotherapist. We are located right in the heart of Singapore, at Orchard, and are available Mondays through Saturday.