Combat Shoulder Pain – 5 Easy Tips!

You may not realize it, but the shoulder is a highly flexible and versatile joint. Any pain or discomfort in this important joint can severely hamper your ability to complete even simple everyday tasks. While everyone has had shoulder pain at least once in their life, chronic shoulder pain can be a deeply worrying sign.

However, there are some simple steps you can take to combat the problem of shoulder pain. Here are 5 things you can do right in the comfort of your home to effectively tackle shoulder pain.

How to deal with shoulder pain

1. Get plenty of rest: The pain is an indication that all is not well with your shoulder. So the first thing you should do is to give the affected shoulder plenty of rest. Do not carry anything on that shoulder or sleep on that side. More importantly, try not to use that arm to carry things.

2. Apply ice: When you feel that the pain is becoming unbearable, then you should apply ice on the affected region. The ice reduces blood supply and numbs the nerve tissue, thus temporarily reducing pain sensation. Applying ice can also reduce the extent of the swelling. Remember to use ice therapy for just 15 minutes, with at least an hour-long gap between each application.

3. Stretch carefully: After the intensity of the pain has become reduced, try to engage in gentle stretching exercises, especially those which activate the shoulder muscles. Do this just 15 minutes at first and if you feel comfortable, then increase it to 20 or 30 minutes daily. This will gradually improve muscle strength and speed up recovery.  

4. Build shoulder strength: If the pain has become reduced and you can move your shoulders relatively freely, then it is time to move on to strength-building exercises. This can mean intensive aerobic exercises or some light weight lifting. Do these exercises just 4 times a week. Remember not to put unnecessary strain on the shoulder. If you feel any discomfort, then discontinue immediately.

5. Try massage: A gentle massage session twice a week can help you relax, further reduce pain sensation and prevent muscle spasm. Remember to inform the masseur that you have chronic shoulder pain before the massage session starts, so that he treats the affected joint with due consideration.   

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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