Shoulder Impingement Relief: How Physiotherapy Can Alleviate Pain and Restore Mobility
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of shoulder impingement, a condition characterised by compression or pinching of the structures in the shoulder joint. Physiotherapy treatments and exercises for shoulder impingement are aimed at alleviating pain, improving shoulder mobility and preventing future impingement episodes.
Specific techniques that play a vital role in addressing shoulder impingement.
Manual therapy: These techniques may include joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, and stretching to release tight muscles and improve shoulder joint mobility.
Range of motion exercises help to improve joint mobility and reduce pain. These exercises may involve gentle shoulder circles, pendulum swings, and wall crawls to gradually increase the shoulder's range of motion.
Strengthening exercises to focus on the rotator cuff muscles and other muscles that stabilise the shoulder blade. Examples of strengthening exercises include external and internal rotation exercises using resistance bands, scapular stabilisation exercises such as shoulder blade squeezes and rows, and shoulder abduction exercises using light weights or resistance bands.
Stretching exercises can help alleviate tightness and improve flexibility in the shoulder and surrounding muscles. These exercises may target the chest, neck, and upper back muscles to improve shoulder posture and reduce impingement. Common stretches include pectoral stretches, levator scapulae stretches, and upper trapezius stretches.
If you suffer from shoulder pain one of our physiotherapists at Joint Dynamics Hong Kong will assess the severity of shoulder impingement and tailor the treatment plan accordingly. They will also provide education on proper posture, ergonomics, and activity modifications to prevent further aggravation. If you want to be pain free and restore your optimal shoulder function, get down to either our Central or Quarry Bay clinic today!