Shoulder Pain Workshop

Hi, this is Peter from Chirico Physical Therapy and Wellness and today we're going to do a free online workshop for the shoulder. So we're going to go over three things that you can do at home that are very simple to do and that can help you. So if you're a person who has gotten back to their activities or sports and have noticed that you're having difficulty with one of your shoulders or both, hopefully not, but this can help you because shoulder problems tend to be problems that snowball. They'll start off as a little ache, and before you know, it's more constant, it's more intense so we tend to see that a lot with patients.

So the first thing we want to go over that can help you is there are some things that you can avoid that will help you. And the first thing is reaching behind your back with your hands behind your head like this. Whether you're sitting, standing, or lying down, this is not good for the shoulder. It puts stress on it and it's going to aggravate whatever's going on in there. So that's the first thing. The second thing is, along similar lines, you should avoid lying on your side, whether it's in bed or on the floor, and putting your hand against your head and kind of resting the elbow down on the floor. That will also aggravate it. The third thing that you can do is avoid lying on the involved side. So if you're having trouble with your left shoulder, you should avoid lying on your left side when you sleep. I know it's difficult to change positions if you're used to sleeping on that side, but it will make a difference.

So these things can help your shoulder, but they're not intended as a cure. They are not intended either as a replacement for professional advice and treatment. But if you're having trouble with your shoulder and you want to get back to your activities without having to take medications or injections, or possibly even surgery, give us a call and reach out to us. We can help you. We offer a free 20 to 30 minute phone, telehealth or in person consultation during which you can ask any questions you have. We can tell you what we think might be going on and if we've seen it before and if we think we can help you. So if you're having trouble and you want someone's advice and help, feel free to give us a call. There's no obligation.

You can reach or text us or phone us at our telephone number 909-345-3370. Or you can email us at pcptnwellness@gmail.com. Or you can contact us through filling out a form at our website, which the website is, chiricopt.com will take you to our website. So if you're having trouble, reach out to us and we'll see if we can help you. And I'll see you on the other side. All right, thank you for your time. I hope this helps someone out there and I want to wish you a good day. All right, take care. Bye-bye.

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