There are many reasons for shoulder pain, shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff injury, subacromial impingement, shoulder pain caused by extra-shoulder diseases is not recommended to stretch, shoulder pain caused by peri-shoulder muscle strain, frozen shoulder can be thoracic shoulder and back muscle stretching.
1. Peri-shoulder muscle strain: mostly caused by chronic strain. Stretching can be relieved, it is recommended to relax the muscles through massage and other methods before stretching the chest, shoulder and back muscles.
2. Frozen shoulder: caused by trauma and degenerative diseases. In order to prevent muscle atrophy and adhesion, it is recommended to stretch the chest, shoulder and back muscles.
3. Shoulder dislocation: stretching is not recommended. It needs to be reset and fixed as soon as possible, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken orally to reduce inflammation and pain.
4. Rotator cuff injury: premature stretching can lead to injury. Rest and braking should be applied. Physiotherapy and massage can relieve the injury. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, can be used to reduce inflammation and pain. Surgery is needed if conservative treatment is not effective.
5. Subacromial impingement: in the acute stage, rest and braking should be applied, and physical therapy and massage can relieve the pain. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken to relieve pain. Serious injury requires surgery. During the period of remission, the shoulder joint can be flexed and extended appropriately, and the abduction activities can be minimized.
6. Diseases outside the shoulder: such as heart disease, pain can radiate to the shoulder. Stretching is ineffective for treatment, and the cause should be identified and targeted treatment should be given.
Shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff injury, subacromial impingement, shoulder pain caused by extra-shoulder diseases is not recommended to stretch, should consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.