Movement Works, an Occupational Therapy clinic

Several years ago, I (Rick) injured my shoulder playing baseball with my son. It was difficult to perform even the simplest daily activities. Although the acute pain did improve, I was left with a stiff shoulder that hurt with any type of lifting overhead or even sleeping on my side. What was the solution? Intentional mobility! I reviewed which daily activities caused pain, and which movements did not. I looked at my entire body position, not just the painful areas, during those activities. By focusing on the entire body, my shoulder and trunk motion improved to the point I could begin strengthening pain free (no manipulation, no modalities, x-rays, MRIs, and thankfully, no surgery). Over time, I was able to resume pain free daily tasks, including lifting objects overhead.
Have you been trying to improve your pain on your own? Do you need help figuring out what to do next? If you are still struggling, let us help you with the next steps in getting rid of your limiting pain. Through functional mobility exercises and home program activities, we can partner with you on the road to pain-free activity!