Shoulder complaints often play a negative role in carrying out your daily activities. For example, you may experience pain when moving or even constant nagging pain. These shoulder problems are common and extremely frustrating for many people.
At Mvolo we do everything we can to provide you with the right tools to deal with these complaints. We also support the LPO (National Pain Organization) to work towards permanent solutions to these problems.
Fortunately, there are several ways to partially address these complaints, including the use of infrared light.
We discuss the most common shoulder complaints, their causes and give you a few effective tips to relieve pain.
What shoulder complaints are there?
As far as shoulder complaints are concerned, there are a lot of different types of complaints that people suffer from. You probably can relate very well to one or more of the following types of shoulder problems:
#1: Shoulder impingement
Shoulder impingement occurs when the muscles and tendons in the shoulder become trapped between the various bones. This may lead to pain and restriction of your freedom of movement. The symptoms involved generally include:
- Pain when raising your arm
- A nagging, constant pain in the shoulder
- Loss of power
This type of complaint often occurs in people who work or exercise a lot above their heads, such as swimmers and painters.
#2: Frozen Shoulder
A second well-known shoulder complaint is frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This is a condition in which the shoulder joint is stiff and painful.
This is usually a gradual process, in which it takes months or even years before the pain reaches its peak. The main associated symptoms are:
- Severe pain
- Movement restriction
This makes 'normal' daily activities such as dressing yourself or driving extra difficult. The exact cause is often unknown, but it often co-occurs with diabetes, thyroid disease or prolonged immobilization after an injury.
#3: Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Then there is rotator cuff tendonitis as an important shoulder condition. This is an inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder. These tendons normally ensure that you are able to move and stabilize your arm.
However, when you are dealing with rotator cuff tendonitis, you will feel pain when lifting the arm (especially at night) and a feeling of weakness in the shoulder.
This condition often occurs in people who make the same arm movements over a longer period of time, such as painting, lifting or specific sporting activities.
#4: Shoulder dislocation
The last example of the most common shoulder complaints is shoulder dislocation (or shoulder dislocation). This is an injury in which the upper arm shoots out of the shoulder socket.
It hurts a lot and often leads to:
- A swelling
- Bruises
- A restriction of movement
This injury usually occurs due to a fall, a sudden movement or a hard blow to the shoulder.
After a first dislocation, the chance of recurrence is greater, because you usually damaged the ligaments and muscles the first time it happened.
The cause of shoulder complaints
When we talk about the cause of shoulder complaints, it is quite clear that certain causes are generally the main 'culprits' in the development of shoulder problems. Then consider:
- Overload: Overload is one common cause of shoulder complaints. Repeatedly performing the same movements (e.g. during sports or physical work) leads to wear and tear of the tendons and muscles. These microtraumas then accumulate and ultimately cause pain and inflammation. It is important to rest regularly and do exercises to strengthen and stretch the shoulders.
- Bad attitude: Poor posture, sitting and standing, is another important cause of shoulder complaints. By sitting hunched over for a long time (e.g. behind your computer in the office), the muscles in the shoulder and neck become overloaded. This causes tension and pain.
- Trauma: A third cause is specific trauma. The main examples of this are a fall or a direct blow to the shoulder. It varies from a simple bruise to a complex fracture or luxation. Trauma often causes acute pain and swelling and usually requires immediate medical treatment.
3 tips to resolve shoulder complaints
Are you dealing with shoulder complaints yourself? Then of course you want nothing more than to remedy this as quickly as possible or at least significantly reduce it. Fortunately, there are plenty of methods to achieve this:
- Use infrared light: Infrared light therapy is an effective method to relieve shoulder pain. This type of light penetrates deep into the skin and stimulates blood circulation and cell regeneration. This reduces inflammation and promotes healing of damaged tissue. The use of the infrared lamps from Mvolo go pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Use the lamp daily for about 15 to 20 minutes on the painful area.
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy also often plays a crucial role in resolving shoulder complaints. A physiotherapist draws up a specific exercise program aimed at strengthening and stretching the shoulder muscles.
- Ergonomic adjustments: Finally, adjusting your working environment is a smart move to reduce your shoulder complaints. Provide an ergonomic workplace with a well-adjusted office chair, a monitor at eye level and a keyboard and mouse at the correct height. This makes it easier for you to maintain a good posture and prevents unnecessary strain.
Don't wait any longer than necessary and take the above measures today to significantly relieve your shoulder complaints!
