How to treat shoulder pain at home and what you need to know

Shoulder pain is a problem that many people often encounter. The common cause of shoulder pain is due to incorrect posture in daily activities such as driving, working, exercising, etc. If shoulder pain is not treated early, it will seriously affect your health. Below, Enbi Bao Bao Nail & Spa would like to introduce effective ways to treat shoulder pain for your reference.

Causes of shoulder pain

In general, the causes of shoulder blade pain will be divided into two main groups, including:

Muscle strain or physical trauma affecting the shoulder blade

In most cases, the result of injury or muscle strain is due to gym or sports and mainly affects one shoulder. Depending on the location of the injury, you may have left shoulder pain or right shoulder pain.

Impact from some other health problems

Sometimes, shoulder pain is a warning sign of another, more serious health problem such as:

Musculoskeletal problems

Poor bone and joint health is also a leading cause of shoulder blade pain. Common problems:

• Osteoarthritis
• Lost disc
• Arthritis, shoulder arthritis
• Shoulder joint trauma
• Osteoporosis
• Scoliosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Ankylosing spondylitis

Some other health problems

In some cases, shoulder pain can originate from health conditions arising in the lungs such as: Lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, lung rupture, etc.

Sometimes, pain in the shoulder blade area can also be caused by: Complications after surgery, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis or diseases of the liver and gallbladder, etc.

Common symptoms of shoulder pain

Depending on the cause of the disease, the symptoms of shoulder pain in each person can be different. Common symptoms include:

• Pain appears in the shoulder joint, behind or in front of the shoulder and the upper part of the arm.
• Difficulty moving the shoulder
• The shoulder or upper arm becomes weak
• There may be a tingling, burning sensation and reduced mobility.

Early recognition of the signs of shoulder pain helps patients to be proactive in examination and treatment, avoiding prolonged pain that affects daily activities.

How to treat shoulder pain at home effectively

Take a break to relax your neck

The pain will increase if you continue to maintain incorrect postures or move your neck incorrectly. Right now, the best way to treat shoulder pain is to let your neck rest and limit heavy activities that impact the neck.

Cold compress

Using ice is also one of the simple ways to treat shoulder pain at home. This method helps relieve acute pain very effectively. When exposed to cold temperatures, blood vessels constrict, helping to prevent swelling and significantly reduce pain. To do this, put ice in a compress bag and place it on the painful area for 15 minutes every hour, do it for the first 3-4 hours after the injury and gradually reduce the frequency.

Note:

• Place ice in a thin towel or compress bag to avoid skin irritation and frostbite.
• This pain relief method cannot be applied to chronic shoulder and neck pain or signs of stiff neck. Patients should see a doctor if the pain lasts for many weeks without stopping.

Hot compress

Hot compress is a folk remedy for shoulder pain thanks to the heat stimulating blood circulation, relaxing muscles and relieving pain in the neck and shoulder area. You can prepare a hot compress, a hot water bottle or a hot wet towel to apply to the painful area.

Note:

• When applying hot compress, you should not use too high a temperature because it will burn the skin.
• Do not apply hot compress while sleeping.
• Do not apply hot compress for more than 20 minutes.

Another way to treat shoulder, neck or neck pain is to take a warm bath every day. You can also go to a sauna to relieve symptoms.

Do stretching exercises

Try stretching exercises to relieve neck and shoulder pain. This is one of the most common ways to treat shoulder pain today and is recommended to be done every day.

Change your sleeping position and pillow

How to adjust your sleeping habits properly, including:

• Use a good elastic mattress to support your body.
• Choose a suitable pillow, with moderate softness to support your neck and head well.
• Use a low pillow when sleeping because a pillow that is too high is not good for your spine.
• Avoid sleeping on your stomach.
• Relax healthily before going to bed by reading a book, doing yoga, etc.

Keep your body hydrated

Drinking plenty of water every day not only promotes blood circulation but also nourishes and hydrates the discs, making them flexible and strong. That is why you need to drink enough 2 liters of water every day to increase energy and endurance for the body, while protecting tissues, spinal cord and joints.

Use painkillers

In order to quickly reduce pain, many people choose to treat shoulder pain at home with medication. Some drugs that help reduce inflammation and pain include ibuprofen, naproxen and acetaminophen. However, do not abuse these drugs because they can cause many side effects that affect the stomach, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, bones and joints… Therefore, they should only be used when prescribed by a doctor.

Create a favorable working environment

For office workers, working at a computer desk for 8 hours a day can cause shoulder pain and other office diseases. To reduce neck and shoulder pain while working, you can apply some of the following tips:

• Adjust your chair to have the most comfortable sitting position.
• Sit up straight, with your hands placed horizontally on the desk.
• Keep the computer screen at eye level.
• After every hour, you should stretch and walk around to relax your muscles.

Physical therapy

Physical therapy is a widely used treatment for shoulder pain today. This method can help relieve pain through stretching exercises, stretching the shoulders and chest, stretching the back or rotating. However, before practicing physical therapy at home, you should consult a specialist. Because if you practice incorrectly, it can make the pain worse.

Enbi Bao Bao Nail & Spa – Effective neck and shoulder massage method in Go Vap

Neck and shoulder pain is a common syndrome in any age or gender. Especially for drivers, office workers, students, workers, etc. Due to the nature of their work, they have the habit of working in the wrong posture, leading to pain and fatigue in the neck, shoulders, and nape.

To help relieve pain and stress from work, Enbi Bao Bao Nail & Spa has developed massage services such as: neck and shoulder massage, hot stone body massage, meridian massage in Go Vap, … and Chinese standard nourishing hair wash and scalp massage service. With more than 4 years of experience in the beauty industry, Enbi Bao Bao Nail & Spa has helped more than 10,000+ customers solve many problems related to the mind and body.

The spa always receives positive reviews from customers. With the skillful techniques of the technicians, it will help eliminate toxins, clear the meridians to relieve pain, and at the same time eliminate the fatigue accumulated after a day of work, improve sleep better. In addition, it helps customers prevent diseases of cervical and lumbar spine degeneration.

Below is the neck and shoulder massage service process at Enbi Bao Bao Nail & Spa:

• Step 1: Stretch your muscles by warming up your body.
• Step 2: Apply essential oils combined with massage to help reduce stress and improve blood circulation.
• Step 3: Massage your back while combining with muscle stretching movements.
• Step 4: Perform neck and shoulder massage, acupressure to reduce pain.
• Step 5: Massage your head, neck and shoulder to finish the treatment.

To learn more about the neck – shoulder – nape massage service in Go Vap that Enbi Bao Bao Nail & Spa is providing, you can contact us via hotline 090.912.8692 or come directly to 58 Le Duc Tho, Hanh Thong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly: Ward 1, Go Vap District) to receive detailed advice completely free of charge.

Above is a summary of knowledge related to shoulder pain as well as effective treatments. Hopefully through this article, you will learn more ways to treat shoulder pain to protect your health and the health of those around you.

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