Shoulder Injury from Car Accident & Shoulder Pain at Work
Call (618) 235-1500 :: If you suffer from shoulder pain after a car accident or work injury, our medical team can help you get relief.
A common issue for active people is shoulder pain. If not treated promptly, shoulder pain can affect other areas such as in the arms and neck. At Esquire Sports Medicine, Dr. Brunkhorst and his team have experience with the complicated anatomy of the shoulder.
Causes of Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a very complicated part of the body. It is a ball-and-socket joint that has three main components: the humerus, the clavicle, and the scapula. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it hampers your ability to move freely and can cause a grat deal of pain and discomfort.
There are many different factors and conditions which can contribute to shoulder pain. Some shoulder pain is the result of car accidents, sports injuries, and work-related incidents. Other types of shoulder pain may be the result of injury to another location in the body, which is known as referred pain. Other causes of shoulder pain include:
- Torn cartilage
- Torn rotator cuff
- Arthritis
- Bone spurs
- Pinched nerves
- Broken shoulder or arm bone
- Dislocated shoulder
- Frozen shoulder
- Spinal cord injury
Diagnosing Shoulder Pain
A correct diagnosis of a shoulder injury is critical to making sure that it is treated correctly. At Esquire Sports Medicine, our team has experience in treating shoulder injuries and pain with a detailed history, examination, and diagnostic testing. By using this information, they can determine the cause and extent of your shoulder injury and how to proceed with treating it.
Treating Shoulder Pain
When it comes to treating a shoulder injury a treatment plan is important. A small injury to the shoulder can quickly lead to frozen shoulder. A long-lasting condition that can immobilize you.
- Ultrasound Therapy – The first priority is to increase circulation and decrease inflammation with this modality.
- Exercise Therapy – It is important that the shoulder is kept mobile to help avoid adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). A light series of exercises designed to maintain the shoulders flexibility will be prescribed.
- Cold Laser Therapy – Cold Laser Therapy is another method used to reduce swelling, increase circulation, and decrease pain.
At Esquire Sports Medicine, we have treated thousands of people suffering from shoulder injuries. Don’t delay in treatment if you are noticing a decreased mobility in the shoulder accompanied by pain. We can remedy the cause, alleviate your pain, and avoid having the injury worsen.
Call Esquire Sports Medicine Today
If you have suffered an injury at work, in a car accident, or when playing sports, you can depend on us to successfully manage your recovery.