Shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries among athletes and one of the hardest things to ignore. Every sport requires the use of your shoulder, so when it becomes difficult to use it to its full extent, it becomes a problem with athlete performance. Some injuries may not be as severe as surgery. Instead, a common solution is seeking physical therapy for shoulder pain in New York City to strengthen the muscles and ensure the issue does not worsen. Our team at H&D Physical Therapy will treat your shoulder pain at its source.

Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain in New York City

Injuries

The most common injuries we see in athletes are dislocation and separation in the shoulder, where the joint comes out of the socket and needs to be reset. These injuries put a lot of strain on the muscles and tendons, so it is crucial to make sure they are strong enough to return to full function. Fractures will result in a cast and physical therapy to regain full range of motion in the shoulder; a frozen shoulder will only result in physical therapy. Some more serious injuries include:

  • Rotator cuff tear, where the pain is in the front of the shoulder, goes down the arm’s side. You may experience loss of strength and motion if you have a rotator cuff tear. 
  • SLAP tear. This is a tear in the top of the labrum ranging from the front to the back. You may experience a catching or locking sensation with deep shoulder pain during specific movements. 
  • Bicep tendonitis/tear. The pain and weakness will be located in the front of the shoulder for tendonitis, and it will be constant. If the tendonitis leads to a tear, the pain will escalate to sharp, stabbing pain, and you will hear a popping or snapping when you move your shoulder. 

Treatment

Treatment options may vary depending on the injury, but at-home options can be just as helpful. 

  • Activity modification can be helpful in aiding an injury. Refraining from overuse of the shoulder when it is injured and gradually going back to full movement can help prevent a more serious injury.
  • Icing the shoulder will help ease the pain from an injury such as tendonitis and overuse.
  • Physical therapy may be a way to help strengthen the shoulder and prevent further injury. There are offices of physical therapy for shoulder pain in New York City that can help.

If an injury is more serious, then there may be treatment options that require medical attention.

  • Arthroscopy is a type of surgery where the surgeon will go in with small tools through a small incision to help repair soft tissues such as a tear in the tendons.
  • Open surgery may be necessary for a broken shoulder or a tear in the muscle.

After both surgeries, rehabilitation will be recommended to aid in the healing process. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, contact your doctor and discuss options in regards to physical therapy for shoulder pain in New York City today.

Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain in New York City

When you have suffered a shoulder injury it can leave you in pain and discomfort for weeks if left un-treated. Our team at H&D Physical Therapy want to help you recover and get you back to doing what you love. To schedule an appointment for physical therapy for shoulder pain in New York City you can call us or schedule an appointment on our website!