Shoulder pain after playing table tennis may be caused by physiological factors, or it may be caused by pathologic factors such as shoulder muscle sprain or periapical inflammation, according to the specific situation, choose general treatment, physical therapy or drug treatment.
1. Physiological factors: Repeated repetition of the same action in the shoulder joint will lead to a large accumulation of lactic acid, which cannot be disintegrated and discharged in a timely manner, thus leading to soreness and pain in the shoulder. It is recommended to take more rest, do some gentle, slow stretching or massage to relieve the over-tensioned muscle groups.
2. Shoulder muscle sprain: Playing table tennis with too much force, pulling the shoulder muscles excessively or warming up insufficiently may lead to shoulder muscle sprain, you can use musk bone cream and other blood circulation cream to promote blood circulation.
3. Soft tissue inflammation: repeated repetition of the same action may lead to soft tissue strain around the shoulder joint, resulting in aseptic inflammation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules can be used to treat inflammation.
Shoulder pain may also be due to rupture or fracture of the ligaments around the shoulder joint, which should be consulted in time to avoid delaying the condition, do not blindly use medication on your own, and follow the doctor’s instructions for the use of medication.