Can Shoulder Glenoid Labrum Injuries Be Treated With Massage?

Shoulder glenoid labral injury generally cannot be treated by massage. In the acute stage of shoulder glenoid labral injury, there will be localized swelling and congestion, which is mainly treated by joint braking and conservative treatment. Surgery can be performed for patients with shoulder labral tear or ineffective conservative treatment. Massage may aggravate the joint injury, so it cannot be treated by massage. After the shoulder glenoid labrum injury or localized swelling, congestion, pain, activity limitation and so on. It is usually treated conservatively and can be immobilized by joint immobilization for 3~4 weeks. Shoulder glenoid labrum injury can use cold compress in the early stage to reduce local swelling, and hot compress can be taken in the later stage to promote blood circulation. For patients with severe pain, use anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and diclofenac as prescribed by the doctor to relieve symptoms. Surgery can be performed for patients who have been ineffective in conservative treatment or who have a torn glenoid labrum of the shoulder. After shoulder glenoid labral injury, it is important to pay attention to strenuous exercise or weight-bearing of the shoulder joint, and should reduce activities and pay attention to rest. As long as you actively cooperate with your doctor, the prognosis is usually good.