Shoulder pain can arise from various causes ranging from muscle-related causes to bone-related causes. Here are a few reasons why your shoulder could be causing you pain.

1. Trauma

Trauma is one of the leading causes of shoulder pain. A fall on outstretched arms or even the shoulder itself is powerful enough to deliver a significant amount of pain. Also, bumping into a hard object with your shoulder or dislocation can cause severe pain. Carrying heavy objects like furniture while moving can pull the shoulder muscles and cause pain.

2. Infection

Tendinitis, Bursitis, and even arthritis are examples of inflammatory responses that can cause pain in your shoulder. They are usually accompanied by swelling of the affected area.

3. Posture

It is no news that having a bad posture can put you at risk of pain in various parts of your body. Your sleeping and sitting posture can put undue strain on your shoulder and, thus, cause pain.

4. Referred Pain

Pain from your neck and back can spread to your shoulder and leave you in discomfort.
If this is your story, then there is hope for you. Granville Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic is committed to giving you the best treatment for any shoulder pain -related issues you may have. 

Physical therapy exists to do two things: ease your pain and return function to the affected area. As opposed to surgical and medical intervention, physical therapy is a non-invasive pain treatment method that is easy and comfortable. Depending on the cause of your pain, exercises like stretching, strengthening, mobility movements, stabilization, and even temperature-based treatment methods may be used. Your physical therapist will collaborate with you to create a routine that will gradually help to restore the quality of your life. Some studies prove that physical therapy alone can eliminate shoulder pain.

At Granville Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic, personalized physical therapy provides the most effective treatment to ease shoulder pain. Our physical therapists are well-experienced in treating shoulder pain using therapeutic techniques. First, they will find the root cause of your pain using specific diagnostic approaches and other physical/orthopedic examinations, such as moving your shoulder and neck and checking your range of motion, posture, and possible structural damage. After completing your assessment, they recommend a personalized treatment plan to ease your pain and symptoms. This plan will include manual techniques, specific movements, and other therapeutic modalities. With progression in your treatment plan, your therapist may remodify your treatment plan to help focus more on recovery and strengthening the shoulder and its surrounding musculoskeletal structure.

No treatment is complete without educating patients on the specific techniques and strategies to prevent the reoccurrence of shoulder pain or discomfort sooner or later.

You need to check with your health insurance provider to know if the cost of physical therapy is included in your insurance policy. Next, you need to get a referral letter from your physician for easy documentation. Afterward, you need to book an appointment with us or come directly to Granville Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic, Edmonton, Canada. You don’t need to fear if your insurance policy doesn’t cover physical therapy. Our rates are fair, and we offer financial aid to qualified candidates.