Shoulder Pain – Idaho Spine and Sports Physical Therapy Boise ID

Shoulder pain is pain in and or around the shoulder.  It may start in the shoulder joint or from the muscles, tendons or ligaments of the shoulder.  Shoulder pain might be temporary or it could be chronic and need medical attention.

The most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation of the tendon, arthritis, fracture and instability of the upper arm bone and shoulder socket.  Excessive and or abusive use of the shoulder often leads to bursitis which is the swelling and inflammation of the bursa.  In conditions like this, even a simple task like getting dressed can bring about pain.

Tendonitis and tendon tears are common conditions when the shoulder tendons get worn down over time.  Due to abuse or misuse, the rotator cuff tendons or the bicep tendons are affected.  The rotator cuffs are essential to providing stability and shoulder motion.

Idaho Spine and Sports Physical Therapy Boise ID can recommend physical therapy as a course of action to get the shoulder back in shape.  Surgery might be needed as the condition warrants and therapy usually follows thereafter.

Physical therapy in Boise ID will include the following exercises to help with shoulder pain:

• Shoulder Y formation
• Shoulder circles
• Frozen shoulder stretch
• Shoulder extensor
• Shoulder adductor
• Retractor stretch

A consultation and evaluation with a physical therapist at Idaho Spine and Sports Physical Therapy Boise ID is recommended before starting any exercise programs to deal with shoulder pain.