Supraspinatus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOne of the difficult things about myofascial trigger points is that the pain can be referred from a muscle somewhere else in the body. With Frozen Shoulder Syndrome it would seem logical to focus on the muscles in the shoulder, but actually the pain could be caused by trigger points in muscles in the upper back, neck, chest or shoulder. <\/p>\n
Exercises for Frozen Shoulder Syndrome<\/b><\/h3>\n
Stretching and exercising for a frozen shoulder should be done with caution, as it may just injure the muscles further, worsening trigger points and increasing pain and stiffness. Identifying and massaging out the trigger points causing the problem is essential before stretching and exercise is attempted. <\/p>\n
Frozen shoulder syndrome is often treated with painkillers or corticosteroid injections, and sometimes even surgery. However, in many cases, trigger point massage by an experienced trigger point therapy provider such as Balance in Motion can greatly relieve and often completely cure Frozen Shoulder. <\/p>\n
Once you have started therapy, you can aid your recovery by following an exercise regimen at home: <\/p>\n
Back Shoulder Stretch.<\/b> In a standing position, try to rest the hand of the problem arm on the opposite shoulder. Place the unaffected hand on the elbow of the problem arm and very gently pull it towards you. Hold for a few seconds, release and repeat five times. <\/p>\n
Pendulum Swing.<\/b> In a standing position, place your unaffected hand on the edge of a table and lean forward, letting your problem arm hang down vertically. Swing the arm forward and backward, side to side, and around in circles in both directions. Repeat each movement five times. <\/p>\n
Umbrella Push.<\/b> Sit down with your elbows into your sides, holding an umbrella in both hands out in front of you. Use your unaffected arm to push your problem arm so it turns outwards, keeping the elbow of your problem arm tucked into your side. Return to centre and repeat five times. <\/p>\n
Hand Behind Back.<\/b> In a standing position, hold your problem arm around the wrist behind you with your unaffected hand. Gently stretch the problem arm towards the opposite buttock and then slide it gently upwards as far as possible. Release and repeat five times. This is a more advanced exercise for when movement begins to return. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nInSync Physiotherapy is a multi-award winning health clinic helping you in Sports Injuries, Physiotherapy, Exercise Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture & IMS.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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