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The shoulder similar has a wide range of mobility but is the least stable joint in the body. As a result, the shoulder is more susceptible to injuries than other joints. Along with the number of joints, are the muscle groups in the shoulder. Having a shoulder injury might be scary but can be treatable by the right help. Relieve your shoulder pain with virtual physical therapy Bronx at Virtual PT NYC. For more information about exercises to help battle shoulder visit our website and contact us. 

Identifying Shoulder Pain

It's important to identify the symptoms of a shoulder injury so that you can treat it and not worsen the shoulder injury. Here's is a list of shoulder injuries symptoms:

•  Intense pain
•  Limited range of mobility
•  Swelling
•  Arm or hand is weak 
•  Shoulder looks deformed

What Causes Shoulder Pain?

The two common shoulder pain comes from a tendon or joint problem in the shoulder. The rotator cuff is more common and is a tendon that starts at the top of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is usually torn at injury and can result in surgery. Arthritis is the second cause of shoulder pain. This is when cartilage from the shoulder is worn out and causes discomfort. The last commonly known shoulder pain is muscle strain. A muscle strain is when the muscle tears or stretches the tissue, causing soreness, swelling, pain at rest, or overall shoulder weakness. Contact us to learn how virtual physical therapy Bronx can help you. 

Exercises to Help Shoulder Pain

Exercises for the shoulder are shown to decrease shoulder pain. Repetition of exercise, along with constant flexibility of the shoulder muscle allows the tissue to heal.

Specialists say that just 5-10 minute shoulder exercises can increase the mobility of your shoulder.

 Exercises:

1. Shoulder circles: Shrugging and moving your shoulders in a circular motion for 45 seconds

2. Cross arm stretch: Bring your arm directly across your chest and use your other arm to pull across. Hold the position for 30 seconds for each arm.

3. Shoulder Pendulum: Use table or chair at waist height, place an uninjured hand on the surface and slightly lean on it. Then let the arm with the injured shoulder hang down, allowing gravity to take force. Finally, gently sway your body back and forth allowing your arm to swing freely. 

4. Table slide: While sitting down at a table, place both hands on the surface with a towel underneath. Grip the towel with both hands and bend forward at your hips. Hold the full extended position for 1-2 seconds then return to an upright position. Finish movement 10 times and repeat daily.

Virtual Physical Therapy Bronx with Virtual PT NYC

Virtual PT NYC is here to provide you with any information about your shoulder pain. It's our priority to make sure patients are treated accordingly and that they live pain-free. Our therapists are certified and trained to help you receive a fast and safe recovery. For more information about exercises to help battle shoulder pain, contact Virtual PT NYC  for virtual physical therapy Bronx to schedule an appointment.