How to self-massage to treat shoulder pain

To achieve high efficiency in performing shoulder and neck pain massage, the patient needs to combine regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, and at the same time avoid repeating the changing postures. incorrect action.

The shoulder is a joint responsible for movement in the arm, because it is a movable joint, so this part is very susceptible to pain. Some common causes of neck pain are:
Muscle strain or overuse of tendons; Instability of the shoulder joint; Shoulder dislocation; Broken bones in the wrist or arm; Stiff shoulder or pinched nerve. Suffering from diseases such as cervical spondylosis, herniated discs in the cervical spine... The location of neck pain is usually from the neck to the shoulder, the patient will have pain on one side, there are also cases where the pain spreads to the temples. , in the ear or down the whole arm. The time of shoulder pain can start suddenly after the patient wakes up or works in one position for a long time.
Shoulder and neck pain can limit the patient's neck movement, when palpating or experiencing cold, standing, walking or coughing, sneezing, moving the cervical spine will all increase pain. Rest is the best way to relieve pain in this case.
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Self-massage for shoulder and neck pain is considered an effective method of reducing pain that occurs frequently or suddenly in patients.
If modern medicine explains that the cause of neck pain is the result of sitting for too long, diseases such as cervical spondylosis or herniated disc... then in Oriental medicine , neck and shoulder pain is mainly due to low wind penetration, which leads to stagnation of the meridians of the skin. In addition, the disease is also a consequence of poor posture, old age, decreased blood pressure, ... Applying massage methods to treat shoulder and neck pain will help the patient repel the cold. out of the body, blood circulation more efficiently and pain relief quickly.
With just a few simple massage movements to treat shoulder and neck pain, patients can significantly improve their symptoms. Here are the two most common ways to self-massage shoulder and neck pain:
Shoulder and neck pain massage with medication With this massage treatment for shoulder pain, the patient needs to lie on their stomach or sit up straight. In case the patient is lying on the stomach, the person performing the massage must sit in front of the patient's head, and if the patient with shoulder pain is sitting upright, the person performing the massage needs to sit behind to perform.
After instructing the most suitable position for massage, apply talcum powder or lubricating oil to the painful area of ​​​​the patient's neck and shoulders. Slowly use your hands to rub, rub, roll in a circle from the position of the neck to the nape of the neck, and then gradually spread to the two affected sides. Finally, squeeze the muscles on both sides of the shoulder with your fingers, while squeezing, you need to pull the meat out. Perform this self-massage for shoulder and neck pain repeat 3-5 times, should only be done once a day.
Shoulder and neck massage by acupressure method People who perform acupressure massage should use the tip of their thumb to rub and press on the acupoints on the shoulder and neck. When pressing, instruct the patient to combine neck movements by turning left or right.
Finally, check the joint area and the acupressure points that have just been pressed if they are tight or not, if so, it is necessary to gently rub to relieve pain for the patient, making the patient more comfortable and easier to move.
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Like other methods, self-massage for shoulder pain also has its own advantages and disadvantages, not everyone can use it arbitrarily.
The advantages of the massage method to treat shoulder and neck pain are:
Help save money compared to other methods of treating shoulder and neck pain. The application of massage to treat shoulder pain will not bring about the same side effects as pain relievers in Western medicine. Performing shoulder and neck pain massage also helps patients relieve stress. After a few times of performing this massage therapy, the patient will feel healthier and easier to function. Disadvantages of massage method to treat shoulder and neck pain:
If you abuse the massage method to treat shoulder and neck pain, it can cause convulsions or joint paralysis. Before performing massage to treat shoulder pain, it is necessary to check the patient's bone density. The performance of the movements must be gentle, then gradually increase the intensity. The process of performing shoulder and neck pain massage requires skilled people, if not done properly, it can lead to dislocation or convulsions. In addition, in order to achieve high efficiency in performing massage to treat shoulder and neck pain, patients need to combine regular exercise and have a healthy lifestyle, and at the same time avoid repetition. incorrect postures.
Currently, patients suffering from neck and shoulder pain for a long time can go to the Department of Rehabilitation - Vinmec International General Hospital to receive expert guidance on how to massage the most effective shoulder and neck pain. The strength of the Faculty is physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment for all inpatients and outpatients in Hanoi and the Northern region (both Vietnamese and foreigners), in the fields of Internal Medicine. , Surgery, Pediatrics .... Especially, with a team of doctors with many years of experience in Rehabilitation, dedicated to the profession, along with a system of modern synchronous facilities, distributed divided into subdivisions such as: medical examination area, physical therapy area, movement therapy area, ... spacious, equipped with many modern equipment, ensuring a comfortable feeling for patients to collect. get the best treatment results.