Neck & Shoulder Pain
When it comes to living with neck and shoulder pain, everybody we see wants to know:
“Why Is This Happening To Me?”
“Why am I still suffering with neck and shoulder pain after putting up with it for six months – sometimes more?”
Most people think that when they get neck or shoulder pain, the pain is going to go away on its own. That they’ll wake up one morning and like “magic”, it’ll be as if it never happened, but then six months later you’re still living with nagging pain even worse than it was initially.
Does That Sound Like You?
Another scenario we see all the time in our physical therapy clinic is when people go to see their doctor, and the doctor tells them to rest and “try these painkillers” to “see how it goes”. But then six weeks later, they end up going back to the same doctor again because it hasn’t gotten any better, only to be given ANOTHER prescription of even stronger pills.
Has That Ever Happened To You?
Maybe you are confused because you’ve been told different things by different people. Maybe you think you have a shoulder problem, but it’s actually coming from your neck. It’s a very confusing part of the body to work out where the problem is, and this often leads people to procrastinate making a decision about what to do to help fix their neck and shoulder pain. Worse, many people end up accepting it as ‘part of life’ – as if it’s normal or “has” to be that way.
Is This How You Feel?
If you’re currently living with neck or shoulder pain, here’s seven more reasons why it could be lasting longer than it should:
You thought it would go away on its own – but it didn’t
You went to the doctor who told you to rest and take painkillers – but the pills did nothing to help, and as soon as they wore off neck and shoulder pain struck again
A family member, or friend, told you that everybody gets neck and shoulder pain as they get older, so you just accepted it
You sought help from other healthcare professionals or a physical therapist in the past, but nothing they said or did seemed to help
You’ve tried using things like heating pads or TENS but they’ve done nothing to help make the pain better
You thought it would be a good idea to rest because your neck or shoulder pain was so bad, but it still irritates you daily
You decided to get a few massages hoping that would fix the pain, but all they did was feel nice and relaxing, and didn’t do anything to fix it long term
If any of these have happened to you, we would love to help you by inviting you to book a call to talk with one of our physical therapists to find out what can be done to help. The fact that you’ve tried any or all of these things means that we know what doesn’t work, and are closer to finding what DOES. Click the link below to book a call with us if you would like to get some solid advice:
What Can I Do To Get Rid Of My Neck/Shoulder Pain?
Here are four things you can do:
Make a decision to get help: Many people procrastinate for so long, thinking that the neck and shoulder pain will ‘just go away with time’, but then six months down the line they’re still putting up with it, and nothing’s changed… or it gets worse.
Do the right exercises: One of the best things to help you ease your neck and/or shoulder pain is to do the right series of progressed exercises. The right exercises given to you by a Physical Therapist will help reduce pain, allow you to move freely again, and make sure that the problems don’t come back any time soon.
Avoid sitting and sleeping in awkward positions: Have you ever woken up with a painful neck? Or, after a long day spent sitting felt tightness in your shoulders? That’s because one of the worst things you can do that adds to neck and/or shoulder pain is sitting with bad posture, and sleeping in awkward positions. It would really help if you were given appropriate strengthening exercises for better posture, alongside hands-on treatment, to get you active and healthy as quickly as possible.
Get hands-on physical therapy: Physical Therapy is proven to help people with neck and shoulder pain. In fact, at Focus First Physical Therapy it’s one of the most common issues we see. If your neck and/or shoulder pain is affecting your job, if your sleep is disturbed by tightness or tension in your shoulders, if it stops you from keeping active, or if it threatens your independence and gets in the way of spending quality time with family and friends, physiotherapy can help get you back to living the life you deserve as quickly as possible.
Would you like to know how we can help get your neck/shoulder in working order? For a completely free, no-obligation discovery call just give us a call or request an appointment below!
How Can Choosing To See A Physical Therapist At Focus First Physical Therapy Help You Get Rid Of Your Neck & Shoulder Pain In Just A Few Days?
Below are some of the things our physical therapy team can do to help you:
We can quickly take away the pain and stiffness – often inside a couple of sessions
We can help you find out what’s really going on, and get to the root cause of your shoulder pain once and for all – often inside 20 minutes
Pain can “zap” you of energy and limit a peaceful night’s sleep – we can help you to enjoy sleeping at night and living with more energy each day
We will ensure that your problem is corrected and healed properly – and we will provide you with the perfect set of exercises that will speed up your recovery
We can help you put an end to needing to take all of those painkillers which are obviously not very good for your long-term health
We can help you find out what’s really going on, and get to the root cause of your shoulder pain once and for all
We can help you avoid dangerous neck or shoulder surgery – and painful injections
We can help you keep out of the doctor’s waiting room
We can help you get back to enjoying quality time with family and friends that neck and shoulder pain has taken from you
We can help you to finally get a good night’s sleep without tossing and turning trying to find that one position that feels right
If you’re interested in learning about our availability and pricing at our physical therapy clinic in Denver, Colorado, simply click the button below and complete a short form.