Myofascial Release for Shoulder Pain

Stiff or frozen shoulders are a condition that affects nearly everyone, particularly those aged 40 and above. It is often characterised by stiffness or pain in the shoulders, upper arms, and sometimes the chest. If not treated immediately, the pain or stiffness may get worse and limit your range of motion.

Fortunately, there are several ways to treat frozen shoulders and regain your range of motion without surgery. Suppose you’re starting to feel discomfort in your shoulders or experiencing lower back pain. In that case, you may need to visit a reliable Dubai physiotherapy clinic to determine the cause and develop a treatment plan.

How to relieve shoulder pain

Self-myofascial Release

Self-myofascial release (SMR) involves applying the appropriate pressure to muscles and fascia to help relieve pain or discomfort. When performed correctly, SMR techniques not only relieve shoulder pain but also restore shoulder mobility and joint range of motion.

Exercise

In addition to SMR techniques, licensed therapists recommend a range of exercises and physical activities for treating frozen shoulder. According to some studies, proper stretching before and after workouts, along with SMR techniques, are among the ways to improve posture and develop muscle or joint mobility. While this is not always the case for everyone, some exercises recommended by therapists to relieve shoulder stiffness also work for chronic back pain.

Massage

If you have tried the techniques mentioned above and they have brought little to no relief, it would be best to see a licensed physical therapist to learn more about your condition and other treatment options, such as a myofascial release massage. You may have read that this kind of treatment is more painful than the others, but it is also effective. For this treatment, a chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist will knead, massage, and gently stretch stiff muscles to release or loosen knots, thereby allowing the muscles to relax. You may feel sore after the treatment, but you will feel better, and your muscles will feel looser once the soreness subsides.

Whether you’re feeling a little discomfort in your shoulders or have been suffering from chronic shoulder and back pain, you may seek the help of a medical professional for a proper diagnosis. Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center DMCC offers a range of treatment plans that are best suited to the specific needs of our clients. You may visit our clinic for consultation or book an appointment for a physiotherapy massage.