Shoulder Problems Have
Solutions
by Deborah Reid and forms a roof over the top of the
joint. Another part of the scapula forms
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our shoulders are incredibly a socket into which the round head of
flexible joints that allow your the humerus fits.
arms to move through a large The upper arm is held in its socket
range of motion. They are used in by loose ligaments and four small
almost every activity and they take a *rotator cuff muscles that cover the If you have shoulder pain, Trigger Point
lot of punishment on a daily basis. As joint like a sleeve. Other back, chest Therapy can help at the onset. More
a result, they are prone to a wide range and upper arm muscles help support importantly, Trigger Point Therapy can
of injuries that can give you pain and and move the shoulder. There is also a help prevent problems from happening
limit your range of motion. A common fluid filled sac in the shoulder called a in the first place. The first priority is get-
injury is tendonitis of one of the rotator bursa. This bursa is like a cushion that ting rid of your pain. The Trigger Point
cuff muscles called the supraspinatus. helps prevent the tendons from rubbing Therapist may use heat on the area first
Through poor posture or overuse, the against the bones. then apply specialized massage tech-
tendon becomes inflamed and pain- Sprains and dislocations typically niques and passive range of motion
ful. When the bursa becomes inflamed result from falls. It’s natural to reach exercises. To help the process along
you develop what is known as bursitis. your arm out to catch yourself when and to help prevent further problems,
This can be extremely painful. Trigger falling, but the impact can strain or tear the therapist may give you exercises to
points - small knots in the muscles, are the shoulder ligaments. If the impact help strengthen your shoulder and help
very common around the shoulder and is severe enough, the humerus may be maintain your mobility.
can refer pain and tenderness into the knocked right out of the socket and the The Shoulder Care Checklist
muscles or joints. The referred pain can shoulder becomes dislocated. To prevent shoulder problems
mimic other shoulder problems like With a severe trauma, the bones from occurring, always practice healthy
tendonitis and frozen shoulder. may actually fracture or break. The shoulder habits:
The shoulder is made up of three collarbone is most likely to break, Maintain good posture
bones. The *humerus is the big bone in although the humerus can sometimes Avoid excessive and repetitive use
your upper arm. The *clavicle (collar break as well. When this happens, the of your shoulders
bone) attaches to your rib cage at one arm needs to be immobilized. Fractures If you sit at work, take frequent
end and helps keep your shoulder out can take up to three months to heal. breaks Don’t put undue stress on the
to the side of your body. The *scapula Whenever you have a shoulder shoulders with heavy knapsacks or
(shoulder blade) is the third bone. Part problem, you tend to limit your move- bags Warm up your arms before exer-
of the scapula, the acromion, juts out ment to minimize the pain. This can cising
lead to frozen shoulder. Your shoulder Consult your massage therapist or
becomes stiff and you quickly lose doctor if you injure or develop pain in
mobility. It can soon become extremely your shoulder, even if it seems minor
painful to lift your arm. If you develop Do maintenance exercises pre-
a frozen shoulder, it will take a long scribed by your massage therapist
time and lots of therapy to regain your Reid Medical Massage special-
normal movement. The best medicine izes in Myofascial Trigger Point Mas-
in this case is prevention. As soon as sage Therapy and Pain Management for
you develop any pain or discomfort in deep and effective healing of chronic
your shoulder, see your Trigger Point and nagging pain. Worker’s comp, auto
Therapist immediately for assessment accidents, and Blue Options accepted.
and treatment. Don’t risk getting this se- *”If you are not absolutely thrilled and
riously debilitating shoulder condition. delighted with your session, let us know
Massage Therapy Helps and we’ll pay for your treatment, no
A Trigger Point Therapist will questions asked.” Reid Medical Mas-
immediately recognize if knots/trig- sage Clinic is located at 2699 Stirling
ger points are playing a role in your Rd., Ste. C306F, Ft Lauderdale 33312.
shoulder problem. These “knots” mimic Visit
www.flmedicalmassage.com or
other common shoulder conditions and call for appointment 954-865-8310.
are often an overlooked source of pain. See ad page 70.
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