Physical Therapy For Shoulder And Neck Pain
Michael Hansen DPT
Physical Therapist
A Message from Dr. Michael Hansen, Active Physical Therapy
“Why Is This Happening To Me?” Or, “Why Am I Still Suffering With Neck And Shoulder Pain After Putting Up With It For 6 Months - Sometimes More?”
Does That Sound Like You?
Has That Ever Happened To You?
Is This How You Feel?
If You’re Currently Living With Neck And Or Shoulder Pain, Here’s 7 More Reasons Why It Could Be Lasting Longer Than It Should:
1. You expected it to be gone by itself, but it didn’t.
2. You visited a doctor, who advised you to take painkillers and rest, but the drugs had no effect, and as soon as they wore off, your neck and shoulder discomfort returned.
3. You simply accepted the fact that everyone experiences neck and shoulder pain as they age after hearing from a family member or acquaintance.
4. You have previously sought assistance from other healthcare professionals or a physical therapist, but nothing they advised or did appeared to be of use.
5. You’ve tried utilizing heating pads or TENS to relieve the pain, but they were ineffective.
6. Your neck or shoulder pain was so acute that you felt it would be a good idea to relax, but it still aggravates you on a regular basis.
7. You made the decision to get a couple “massages” in the hopes that they would help the pain, but all they did was make you feel good and relaxed and did nothing to alleviate it permanently.
If any of these things have happened to you, we would be happy to assist you and invite you to schedule a conversation with one of our physical therapists to discuss your situation and learn what may be done to help. You having tried some or all of them means that we now know what doesn’t work, bringing us one step closer to discovering what DOES. If you’d like to schedule a call with us, please click the link below:
The next question that is frequently posed to us is this:
“What Can You Do To Get Rid Of Neck/Shoulder Pain?”...
You must decide whether to seek assistance in the first place. Many people put off treating their neck and shoulder discomfort for so long because they believe it will “simply go away with time,” but after six months they are still suffering from it and nothing has changed—if anything, it has become worse.
Next, perform the RIGHT exercises. One of the greatest ways to relieve neck and/or shoulder discomfort is to perform the right sequence of progressive exercises. The correct exercises will help you minimize pain, restore your range of motion quickly, and ensure that the issues don’t recur anytime soon.
Avert uncomfortable sleeping and sitting situations. Ever had a stiff neck when you woke up? Or perhaps you had stiffness in your shoulders after a long day of sitting? That’s because poor posture when sitting and uncomfortable sleeping postures are two of the worst things you can do to aggravate neck and/or shoulder pain. To get you moving and healthy as soon as possible, it would definitely help if you were given the proper strengthening exercises for better posture in addition to hands-on treatment.
Get real, “hands-on” physical therapy. Physical therapy has been shown to be effective in treating shoulder and neck pain. In fact, it’s one of the most prevalent problems we see at Active Physical Therapy. Physiotherapy can help you return to living the life you deserve as soon as possible if your neck and/or shoulder pain is interfering with your ability to do your job, if tightness or tension in your shoulders is keeping you up at night, if it prevents you from staying active, or if it threatens your independence.
We urge you to start with a totally free, no-risk session at our location in Greenville, South Carolina if you’d like to learn how the physical therapy staff at Active Physical Therapy may help you live with less neck or shoulder pain:
Note: We provide this Free Total Body Diagnostic session to individuals who are extremely anxious or skeptical about physical therapy and are unsure of its advantages or whether it is appropriate for them. If that describes you, we ask that you begin with a Free Total Body Diagnostic session so that we can collaborate with you to determine what is wrong and what can be done without putting your finances at risk.
So The Next Question Is:
"How Can Choosing To See A Physical Therapist At Active Physical Therapy Help You Get Rid Of Neck And/Or Shoulder Pain?"
- Pain and stiffness can be quickly eliminated by us in just a few sessions.
- We can assist you in determining the true reason for your shoulder pain and eliminating it once and for all, in under 20 minutes.
- We can help you enjoy sleeping at night and live with more energy each day because pain can "zap" your vitality and prevent you from having a restful night's sleep.
- We'll make sure your issue is "fixed" and "healed" appropriately, and we'll provide you with the ideal regimen of workouts to hasten your recuperation.
- We can assist you in stopping your dependence on painkillers, which are obviously bad for your long-term health.
- We can help you figure out the true reason for your shoulder discomfort so that you can stop suffering from it forever.
- We can help you avoid painful injections, risky neck or shoulder surgery.
- We can assist you in avoiding the doctor's waiting area.
- We can help you get back the pleasure of spending time with family and friends that neck and shoulder pain has taken away from you.
- We can assist you in finding a comfortable position so you can finally get a decent night's sleep instead of turning over and over.
In general, the Physical Therapists at Active Physical Therapy can assist you in returning to a life free of persistent, daily, and annoying neck and shoulder pain.
Simply click the button below and fill out the quick form to learn how much it will cost and what availability we have at our clinic in Greenville, South Carolina.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Active Physical Therapy In Greenville, South Carolina
- Shaundra P.
“Michael is the best! I have worked with Michael for over a year and the progress and growth shows inside and outside the gym. His knowledge and understanding of CrossFit performance allows him to connect and understand challenges and difficulties that we have and he works with us so we can keep going! 1000% recommend him for any PT need.”
- Lindsay S.
“My experience with Michael has fully exceeded my expectations. I originally reached out for shoulder pain and have since worked on knee pain as well. I went from minimal movement without pain to being able to do pushups again. There is a huge benefit and advantage in having a professional explain concepts, movements, and ensure the correct muscle groups are being activated.”
- Luke D.
“Michael helped me come back from double heel “fracture” (they were pulverized). His attention to detail and amazing hands-on care for my feet helped me get the flexibility and comfort and confidence I needed each session to make progress, start walking(!) and more. Now I understand what healthy walking looks like for me and my feet, and I am equipped to keep pushing for 100% recovery. We were doing (safe) box jumps last week, I didn’t expect to be able to do that!”