Stop Shoulder Pain Today

Do it yourself techniques to end the pain

Suffering from shoulder pain is one of the most nagging pains that you can have. It causes you to become exhausted, weak, less mobile and you can't seem to concentrate because of the pain.

As a massage therapist I can show you ways to relieve your pain. Over the years of suffering from pain myself, I have been able to try different techniques on myself that works. If you can't afford to see a massage therapist or can't afford to do surgery then you must give these techniques a try.

Most shoulder problems occurs at the shoulder joint. Some of the most common types of shoulder pain are rotator cuff pain, shoulder blade pain, and frozen shoulder.

These types of conditions all have something in common. They HURT! You don't realize how much you use your shoulder muscles in every day activities until you can't.

To fully understand shoulder pain you need to understand the anatomy of the shoulder. Don't forget to review this page about your shoulder muscles.

Relieving Your Shoulder Pain

Step One

Identify your pain. First you must find the source of your pain. Be as accurate as possible. This requires you to think through the pain. Palpate (touch gently) the area that is aching. You can sweep a large part of the shoulder to find all the tender spots.

Step Two

Next start putting pressure on the most tender spots. When you do this, try to remember any referred pain that you feel. Referred pain is pain that occurs somewhere else when a tender spot is pushed. For example, sometimes if you push a spot in your back to the left of your shoulder blade you can feel the pain in your neck. The neck pain is the referred pain.

Remembering the referred pain can help identify which muscle is causing your pain.

Step Three: Different techniques

Many of these technique are for those who are suffering from low to moderate pain. If you have severe shoulder pain in which you have very limited mobility then you need to check out my page on severe shoulder pain.

Technique #1

Grab a tennis ball, or any type of ball similar to a tennis ball (sometimes I use my massage bongers, the balls comes off the handles).

Find a hard surface such as a wall or tall chair back and place the tennis ball between your shoulders and the hard surface.

Adjust the ball until you feel pressure and pain. However only put enough pressure so the pain is still bearable. If you put too much pressure then this whole process will be defeated. You will experience too much pain and this will not work.

Put more pressure on the area as you begin to feel the pain ease off. After two minutes release the muscle and leave it alone for about a minute. You can roll the ball around your back on the hard surface to simulate massage.

If holding the area for two minutes is too much you can find the most painful spot and put pressure on the area for 8-12 seconds and no more. Release pressure after 8-12 seconds and wait another 8-12 seconds letting the muscles slowly react to what is happening. Then repeat the process. By doing this you are working on the trigger point.

By putting pressure on the muscle you are training the muscle to relax from its constant state of tension. This is a delicate process. If you rush it and do it uncorrectly or apply too much pressure too fast, then you will only harm the muscle.

Technique #2

Sit down in a chair with your back straight. Criss cross your arms across your chest. Place your hands on the opposite shoulder. Pull your head straight down. Slowly pull your shoulders with your hands towards the floor. Do it slowly, allowing the muscle to move with the tension.

**Caution** This technique is not for everyone. If you experience severe pain I suggest you avoid doing this.

Technique #3

Bring both your arms to the front, holding it at a 90 degree angle. Interlock your hands. Raise your arms above your head but not pass your head. Repeat this process slowly. You will feel a "burn" sensation in your neck and upper shoulder muscle. **Caution** If the pain is too much to bear, avoid this technique.

Over the course of the next few months I will add videos to help demonstrate how to do these techniques so you can view them as well as read it. Feel free to contact me with questions as well.

The Results

All these techniques promote movements and circulation. Providing the muscles sufficient blood flow is very important. This allows removal of waste products (toxins) and acceptance of nutrients into the cells. Increasing circulation to the area plays an extremely important role. Your muscles needs oxygen, blood, and nutrients to function. If it is lacking in it due to insufficient circulation then that's when you get into trouble. Pain comes after the muscle has suffered long enough without the right amount of circulation.

Once you have your pain under control your next step is to keep those muscle strong. Strong muscles are less likely to tear and cause pain.

There are ways you can prevent and avoid shoulder pain from happening. Most pain that you experience comes from overuse and weak muscles. I know that sometimes work and family gets in the way of exercise but dedicating 30 minutes a day to work on your muscles is well worth the hassle.

Magnetic Therapy and Shoulder Pain

Will magnet therapy help your shoulder pain? I can't stress enough how amazing magnet therapy is in relieving shoulder pain. I state this from personal experience. Every time I loan my magnet to a family member or a friend I miss it when I'm hurting. However I know enough techniques to not to have to rely on my magnet to deal with my shoulder pain.

I'll tell you my personal story.

When I was first introduced to magnet therapy I suffered from really bad shoulder pain on my left side. I couldn't sleep on my left side but sleeping on my right side was uncomfortable too. I tossed and turned most nights and slept with tons of pillows arranged around me.

When I first bought my magnet I used it the very first night. I laid it next to my left shoulder while I laid on my back. I didn't sleep but just laid there.

After about an hour I turned it off and tried to sleep. I woke up on my left side and noticed how good I felt the next day. This was my first night that my shoulder didn't hurt.

A few days ago I laid in bed with terrible pain on my right shoulder joint. It was hurting so bad, I was nearly in tears. Luckily my friend just gave me my magnet back a day prior so I went and grabbed for it. I laid in bed thinking, "Please go away now." Of course it doesn't work that fast for me but within 30 minutes things started to feel normal again.

I'm always astounded at how fast it works. And I'm always amazed that it works. Although I know it works, sometimes it's still hard to believe that a magnet can relieve so much pressure and pain and make you feel normal again.

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