As a Physical Therapist, one of the most common questions I get is, “How do you sleep with a sore shoulder?” If you are a side sleeper, try to avoid sleeping on the painful shoulder for a couple of weeks. Sleep on the opposite side and place your painful arm on top of a half […]
Archives for September 2017
My Aching Shoulder! What Can You Do For a Sore Shoulder?
When your shoulder is sore, it can be for a number of reasons. If you’ve injured it after a fall or traumatic injury, there may be a structural issue that needs to be addressed by a physician, surgeon, or physical therapist. If you have a sore shoulder from overuse, you may be experiencing inflammation due […]
What is a Shoulder Specialist Called?
When you have pain in your shoulder, finding a shoulder specialist can be more difficult that it seems. Many people don’t know what to look for in a specialist, let alone know what shoulder specialists are called. Shoulder specials include: Orthopedic Surgeons, Physiatrists, Sports Medicine Physicians, and Orthopedic Physical Therapists. People in these professions have extensive training […]
What Kind of Doctor Do You Go To For Shoulder Pain?
As a Physical Therapist, I see hundreds of people each year who have shoulder pain. They usually make their way into my clinic after seeing a doctor because their shoulder hurts. But how did those people know what kind of doctor to go to for shoulder pain? Your family physician may be comfortable assessing and […]