Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Shoulder Pain Treatment NJ

Are you looking for shoulder physical therapy in Bergen County, NJ? Complete Care Physical Therapy specializes in shoulder physical therapy in Bergen County, NJ.

There is a wide and versatile range of movement in the case of human shoulders. This is the reason that if something goes wrong with the shoulder, it severely restricts the capability of the person to move freely. At the same time, it may also result in considerable pain and discomfort. The shoulder has a ball and socket joint having three main bones. These are the humerus (long arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade) and Clavicle (collarbone). A layer of cartilage provides cushion to these bones. The shoulder joint in the human body is the most mobile joint. It moves the shoulder forward and backward. At the same time, it also allows the person to move his arms in a circular motion or to move them up and away from the body.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to shoulder pain. The most common cause behind shoulder pain is rotator cuff tendinitis. In the case of this condition, the tendons are swollen. Another common cause behind shoulder pain is impingement syndrome. In this case, the rotator cuff is caught between the acromium (part of the scapula covering the ball) and the humeral head. The treatment options depend on the cause as well as the severity of shoulder pain. In case of certain treatment options, physical or occupational therapy is involved or a sling or shoulder immobilizer may be used. In some severe cases, there may be need for surgery. Medication may also be prescribed by the doctor, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines or corticosteroids. These are strong anti-inflammatory drugs that can be taken orally or the doctor may inject them in your shoulder. On the other hand, there are certain minor shoulder pains that can be treated at home. For example, in some cases, the pain can be reduced by icing the shoulder for several days.

You need to seek medical help if there is also fever, along with the inability to move the shoulder, heat and the tenderness, lasting bruising or persisting pain for a few weeks, even despite taking home treatment. On the other hand, if the shoulder pain is sudden and not related to any injury, you should seek medical help immediately as it may be a sign of a heart attack. Shoulder pain can also be a part of a long-term condition like osteoarthritis or polymyalgia rheumatica. Generally, the person suffering from rheumatoid arthritis have pain and swelling in the shoulders. Osteoarthritis is not much likely to affect the shoulders as compared to other joints unless there has been an injury in the shoulder earlier. If you are looking for a physical therapy center in Fair Lawn NJ, Complete Care Physical Therapy center has the best facilities and experienced therapists to help you.

For more information about shoulder physical therapy in Bergen County, NJ, call Complete Care Physical Therapy at (201) 773-0404.

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