Healing a Shoulder Injury

A shoulder injury can, depending on severity, seriously limit shoulder joint function and cause extreme pain. Therefore, treating a shoulder joint injury should be geared towards healing the injury while at the same time reducing shoulder joint pain and improving shoulder joint function.

Rest

Resting an injured shoulder and avoiding any unnecessary shoulder movements can be an effective treatment option that can reduce shoulder pain and speed healing of the injured tissues.

Ice Treatment

Applying ice to an injured shoulder joint can help reduce swelling and irritation of the injured tissues and promote healing. Ice can best be applied using an ice pack or a bag of crushed ice wrapped in a light towel.

Bracing

Keeping an injured shoulder fixed in a rigid position with a shoulder brace can help to reduce pain and reduce swelling.

Heat Treatment

Heat treatment can help improve shoulder joint flexibility and prevent muscle cramping. Heat is best applied to a shoulder using an electric heating pad or a microwaveable heating disc.

Range of Motion Exercises

Exercising an injured shoulder joint throughout its allowable range of motion can help increase circulation, which can improve function and promote healing.

References

• Shoulder Injury Treatments
• Treating Shoulder Injuries