Shoulder Pain Or Referral Pain Dr Romina Ghassemi

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What is Shoulder Pain? ● Shoulder pain is pain that arises in the shoulder region that can contribute to muscle imbalances, Neck problems, thoracic spine dysfunction, and scapulohumeral dysrhythmia

Anatomy of the Shoulder ● ● ● Shoulder is made up of three bones ○ Humerus: your upper arm bone ○ Scapula: your shoulder blade ○ Clavicle: your collarbone The humerus fits into a rounded socket in your shoulder blade (the glenoid) Combination of muscles and tendons make up the rotator cuff which attaches humerus to shoulder blade

How does it affect the body? ● Pain in the top and outer side of your shoulder ● Pain that's worse when you lift your arm especially above your head ● Pain or aching at night, which can affect your sleep ● Weakness in your arm

Shoulder Conditions ● ● Frozen Shoulder ○ Symptoms: pain, limited range of motion and stiffness ○ Can occur after an injury, stroke, or in relation to a chronic disease Shoulder Impingement ○ Symptoms: sudden pain with lifting and reaching movements, minor pani present at rest ○ Causes local swelling and tenderness in the front of the shoulder and can be caused by those who do repetitive lifting or overhead activities ● Rotator Labral Tears ○ Symptoms: pain that feels like it’s deep inside or pain that’s located at the back on top of the shoulder or in front on top of the shoulder ○ ● Can be a result of a direct fall or blow to the arm Shoulder Instability ○ Symptoms: pain, repeated shoulder dislocation or repeated instances of the shoulder giving out ○ 3 common ways that a shoulder can become unstable: shoulder dislocation, repetitive strain, and with patients that have naturally loose ligaments

Effect of Poor Posture can impact: ● Position of the shoulder blade and arms when raised ● Poor circulation ● Forward head ● Headaches

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Effect of Forward Head Posture ● FHP also causes tension in the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) or jaw joint, leading to pain, headaches and bite problems. ● Some evidence exists that postural positions can affect the nerve tissue by altering blood flow to the spinal cord. ● People can potentially suffer from: ○ pinched nerves and blood vessels, ○ thoracic outlet syndrome, ○ muscle and tissue pain ○ fibromyalgia, ○ chronic strains ○ early degeneration and arthritis

Effect of Rounded Shoulders A forward head posture and rounded shoulders can contribute to shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, neck issues, and headaches. This slouched forward position, can contribute to neck and shoulder pain through more than one avenue.

Neck Problems: ● ● ● Muscle pain Muscle Spasm Headache Facet joint pain Facial or jaw pain Nerve pain

How to Treat Shoulder Pain Managing the Pain at Home ● PRICE: Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress & Elevate. Stretching the Shoulder ● Mobilization & Manipulation ● Home tools for Getting Medical Help ● NSAID’S ● Injection ● Surgery

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More Exercises ● Wall Angels ● Single/and or Double Arm Row ● Prone Y’s and T’s ● Foam Roller on Wall ● Plank to Downward Dog ● External Rotation

Benefits: ● Adjusts shoulder position without compressing delicate arteries and nerves ● Corrects poor posture & slouching ● No pinching or chafing ● Incognito, hidden subtle and thin ● R&D with USA universities www. BAX-U. com 866 BACK

Exercises for Shoulder Conditions

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