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Several Orthopedic Urgent Cares will be open on Monday, May 29th.
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All EmergeOrtho locations will be CLOSED on Memorial Day.
Several Orthopedic Urgent Cares will be open on Monday, May 29th.
Apex | Burlington | Durham | Raleigh | Smithfield
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Shoulder pain is a common complaint with many potential causes. Reason for pain could include:
Shoulder stretches and muscle strengthening exercises are important components of an overall treatment plan for most of these conditions.
While stretching and strengthening can help, it’s essential that you see a specialist too. You can successfully manage shoulder tension with exercise, but if you have an injury or condition, you’ll need an evaluation, diagnosis, and professional treatment.
Some of the simplest shoulder pain relief exercises are gentle stretches. Stretching is great for relieving tension and dropping stress from the body. Stretching improves the range of motion in muscles and joints. Stretches combined with strength training can prevent further injury and reduce post-workout soreness. For shoulder pain, try these stretches:
Stretching is low-risk for most people, but it’s possible to overdo it. Follow these guidelines for safe shoulder stretching as you implement a routine:
For optimal pain management, combine stretching with exercises that strengthen the muscles in and around the shoulder joint. Stronger muscles stabilize the joint and help it move properly to prevent injuries, improve mobility, and reduce pain. Try these simple exercises to build strength and mobility:
These are fairly easy exercises if you don’t use too much resistance. You can progress to more challenging exercises by using a band with a higher resistance, or with light weights.
Stretching and exercising should always be a part of your normal routine for optimal health and wellness. However, there is a limit to what they can do to relieve your pain. An orthopedic joint specialist will examine your shoulder and use advanced diagnostics to find the underlying source of the pain.
They can then recommend more detailed physical therapy exercises for shoulder pain, rest, bracing, medications, and other non-surgical solutions. If you need surgery, an orthopedist can provide options, including arthroscopic surgery. Watch this short video to learn more about how EmergeOrtho’s joint specialists use this minimally-invasive surgery to correct shoulder problems with less recovery time.
If your pain is severe, doesn’t subside with rest or gentle stretching and exercise, and is significantly impacting your ability to function normally, it’s time to see a specialist. Request an appointment online to see one of our shoulder orthopedists, or call us any time at 984.279.3662.
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