When your shoulder is injured or affected by a chronic condition, you may need to visit a physical therapist for treatment. Physical therapists have several methods for treating various injuries and conditions that affect your shoulder.

At Franklin Rehabilitation in Franklin, Wisconsin, our physical therapists will evaluate the condition of your shoulder and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you recover.

Physical therapy treatments for shoulder pain

Depending on the cause and severity of your shoulder pain, your physical therapy treatment might include:

1. Stretching and exercising — Weak and stiff muscles or soft tissue in the rotator cuff can be the culprit for pain. Healthy muscles and soft tissue provide better structural support for the shoulder and a complete range of motion. Physical therapists can guide you through stretches and exercises to help improve the quality of the muscles and soft tissue in your shoulder.
   
2. Manual therapy — Manual therapy involves the use of your physical therapist’s hands to physically manipulate your joints or soft tissue. Techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, strain-counterstrain and myofascial release can reduce pain and improve mobility in the shoulder.
   
3. Electrical stimulation — Your physical therapist may connect electrodes to your shoulder. These electrodes deliver a controlled burst of electricity from an electrical stimulation machine. This causes the muscles in the shoulder to contract and release, which helps reduce pain and improve your recovery speed and quality.

Visit Franklin Rehabilitation in Franklin for shoulder pain treatment

If you live in the Franklin area and need shoulder pain treatment, you should visit Franklin Rehabilitation. Our physical therapists use these techniques and more to reduce pain in your shoulder and help improve your range of motion for a better quality of life. Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.