Persistent shoulder pain that doesn’t improve—what can you do besides medication?
If you have sustained a shoulder injury, #physiotherapy plays an important role in recovery. It helps reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore your quality of life.
Let us share a real case with you:
This gentleman 👨 injured his shoulder while drilling, due to improper posture and excessive outward stretching.
This acute injury caused immediate severe pain, affecting his sleep at night. Over time, the condition did not improve—he continued to experience pain, weakness, and stiffness in the shoulder.
With no improvement, he sought medical attention and was diagnosed with multiple shoulder injuries:
- Partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon (supraspinatus tendon partial tear)
- SLAP tear (superior labrum anterior to posterior)
- Bursitis
After assessment, our therapist developed a personalized treatment plan:
- #manualtherapy including joint mobilization, soft tissue release, and nerve gliding
- #highenergylaser to reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing
- #electrotherapy to stimulate muscles and nerves for pain relief, relaxation, and improved mobility
- #heattherapy to increase blood flow, helping reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness
- #exercise rehabilitation to strengthen the shoulder, improve stability, and reduce the risk of re-injury
👇 Outcome
According to the patient’s feedback, his pain has significantly reduced, and his shoulder mobility has greatly improved.
The shoulder is a highly complex joint. Without proper treatment, it may lead to other conditions such as frozen shoulder, cervical spine issues, or even lower back problems.
#rotatorcuff #shoulderimpingement #physiotherapy #shoulderpain #hockphysio #butterworth
