5 Effective Physiotherapy Exercises for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain troubling you? In this video, our experienced physiotherapist Pam McElhone demonstrates some effective at home exercises you can do to help ease your symptoms and relieve pain in your shoulders. - LINKS Book an appointment: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/find-an-appointment Learn more about physiotherapy at Ross Hall Hospital and Ross Hall Hospital Braehead: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/ross-hall-clinic-braehead/physiotherapy-centre - CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – The importance of exercise for shoulder pain 1:18 – Shoulder pulley 1:52 – Flexion with a stick 2:34 – Shoulder rotation extensions 3:02 – Shoulder press with a dumbbell 4:16 – Press-ups 4:20 – When to see a physiotherapist 4:40 – Outro Exercises our physiotherapist recommends for shoulder pain: - Shoulder pulley - Flexion with a stick - Shoulder rotation extensions - Shoulder press with a dumbbell - Press-ups What causes shoulder pain? There are a wide variety of factors that can cause shoulder pain. Common causes of shoulder pain include poor posture, partaking in repetitive overhead activities (such as painting or lifting), sleeping on one side for too long, or overworking the muscle or joint during exercise. Conditions that can cause shoulder pain include osteoarthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, pinched nerve, frozen shoulder, or a tendon tear. If you are affected by chronic shoulder pain that won’t go away, despite over-the-counter medication or doing physiotherapy exercises, it’s time to seek medical assistance. Your doctor can help determine what may be troubling your shoulders. What kind of joint is the shoulder? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that connects your upper arm bone and shoulder blade, allowing you move and rotate your arms. Ball and socket refers to the fact that rounded end of your upper arm bone fits into a curve pocket in your shoulder blade. Can you get arthritis in your shoulder? Yes, you can get arthritis in your shoulder, however it is less common than getting it in your knee or hip. The types of arthritis commonly found in the shoulder are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Want further information or advice about treatments for shoulder pain? Leave a comment below and we’ll create future videos based on your suggestions. Pam McElhone is physiotherapy deputy clinical services manager at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead in Glasgow. To book an appointment with Pam: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/pam-mcelhone To discover how Circle Health Group can help you treat shoulder pain: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/treatments/shoulder-pain #shoulderexercises #shoulderpaintreatment #shoulderpain #physiotherapy #shoulderpainexercises