Shoulder Pain Treatment in Singapore

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Shoulder Pain Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Options
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• If you suffer from shoulder pain, you are not
  alone. The shoulder joint is the most mobile of
  all joints in the body. It is also one of the
  most complex. This means that if something goes
  wrong with it, there are many possible causes and
  a wide range of symptoms.
• Injury to shoulder may occur as result of slips,
  falls, blows. It may also be due to repetitive
  use or overuse injuries in athletes who play
  sports such as tennis or baseball, or in those
  who participate in physical labor or manual work.
  Many cases of pain go away after rest with proper
  care and treatment. Consult your doctor for
  evaluation if 2-3 weeks time.
• Symptoms of acute shoulder pain include
• Pain that is sharp or stabbing
• The pain may radiate down the arm or to the neck
  and back
• Pain that is severe enough to limit movement and
  activity
• feeling of weakness in the affected arm
• Weakness may make it difficult for you to lift
  objects with your affected arm, hold items

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• Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
• Acute shoulder pain typically responds well to
  treatment. Treatment may include
• Rest Rest is the first treatment for acute
  shoulder pain. The goal of rest is to reduce the
  inflammation and allow your body to heal.
• Ice Ice helps reduce pain and swelling. Ice can
  be applied directly to the shoulder, or wrapped
  in a towel for 30 minutes at a time. Do not apply
  heat to ice or wrap ice in cloths that are too
  tight.
• Taping Taping can help reduce pain by
  restricting movement of muscles that are causing
  pain. It also helps provide support for your arm
  while you are sleeping or resting, which helps
  minimize stiffness and soreness in your affected
  arm.
• Shoulder sling If you have severe pain that
  limits movement, consider wearing a sling so you
  can sleep more comfortably and use your arm as
  much as possible during the day while you are
  healing.

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If you are experiencing pain, avoid activities
that make the pain worse. Ice or heat. Ice or
heat may provide temporary relief from pain and
reduce the risk of reinjury. However, both
Shoulder Pain treatments may increase your risk
of injury if used too often or too long. Ask your
doctor which treatment is best for you.
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Shoulder pain is a common complaint among
athletes and can be caused by many different
factors. A thorough evaluation can help determine
the cause of your shoulder pain and lead to the
proper treatment. If you are experiencing
shoulder pain, do not hesitate to speak with our
doctor or visit in our clinic at SBF Sports
Hand Centre. Schedule your appointment here