Natural Shoulder Pain Relief
Natural Shoulder Pain Relief...It is all too easy to injure your shoulder, it has such an incredibly wide range of movements... Natural health remedies can really help you to find shoulder pain relief. Find out more.... Shoulder pain can be very common, but can really interfere with trying to live your everyday life… You might especially find things like: - driving
- household chores
- working
- and even dressing
…are all difficult and even painful.Don’t worry if you have a painful shoulder, holistic and natural shoulder pain relief remedies can be very effective, and may soon return your shoulder to its full range of movement. Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health. About Shoulder Pain
- The shoulder is quite a complicated joint in the body, and has a very wide scope of movement.
- You might be surprised to realise the wide range of movements that you use your shoulder for, every day!
- This makes your shoulder much more prone to damage, and slightly slower to heal.
- Many shoulder problems are actually caused by problems with the neck or back.
- The shoulder is quite often the site of referred pain - where pain in the shoulder is caused by the real problem in a completely different location.
- Pain in your shoulder could be caused by:
- heart problems or angina (especially the left shoulder)
- chest or lung problems
- liver problems (especially the right shoulder)
Strains and Sprains- Shoulder pain is quite often caused by strains and sprains to the muscles and tendons around the shoulder.
- This can be caused by a sharp movement or injury.
- For short term pain like this, try:
- Ice packs: – wrap ice in a cloth or towel, and apply to the shoulder for a few minutes
- Cold compresses: - soak a towel in cold water, wring out and apply to the shoulder
- Hot compresses: - soak a towel in hot water, wring out and apply to the shoulder
- Massage: - gentle massage with essential oils is very beneficial. Try adding 6-8 drops of the following essential oils to 20ml of olive oil or almond oil:
- eucalyptus
- rosemary
- lavender
- After a short period, your shoulder should be pain free and fully operational again!
Frozen Shoulder- One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is a frozen shoulder.
- In a frozen shoulder, the actual shoulder joint ‘capsule’ itself becomes inflamed.
- A frozen shoulder is very painful, and movement of the shoulder is very restricted. You might especially find that sideways movement of the arm is the most painful.
- Because of the pain and difficulty in movement:
- the muscles start to weaken
- the interior of the joint capsule starts to dry up
- the linings of the joint capsule start to stick together
- This makes the pain even worse, and movement of the shoulder becomes even more restricted.
- The pain usually eases off after several months, but it is quite common to take up to 18 months to recover fully from a frozen shoulder. Sometimes patients never quite recover the full range of movement from their shoulder.
- This is why it is particularly important to look at self-help shoulder pain relief treatments, and to keep your shoulder supple and mobile.
- If possible, try to act before your shoulder becomes too stiff.
Natural Shoulder Pain Relief TreatmentsTry: Acupuncture and Acupressure
Massage and Aromatherapy
Herbal Pain Relief
Chiropractic and Osteopathy
Acupuncture and Acupressure- There are specific acupoints on the body, relating to the shoulder, that can help to relieve pain and pressure in the shoulder.
- See a qualified practitioner, who may be able to demonstrate to you the appropriate acupressure points, to treat yourself at home.
- Several treatment sessions may be necessary, depending on the length of time you have had this condition.
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Herbal Pain Relief- Try a lotion made from St John’s Wort and Yarrow, rubbed into the shoulder.
- These are anti-inflammatory herbs, so should help to ease any swelling in the joint.
Try these: (click below for more info)… Mix these herbal oils, below, together with a little almond oil or olive oil, or an unscented lotion or cream, and massage into the shoulder…  
St. John''s Wort Oil 1 oz: K
 
Eminence Yarrow Oil (International Shipping)
- Also look at these herbal pain relief remedies
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Chiropractic and Osteopathy- These manipulative therapies can help shoulder pain relief, by making sure that the shoulder joint itself, and the surrounding muscles are all correctly aligned, and relaxed and supple.
Return to the list of holistic remedies Keeping the shoulder moving is most important in all these shoulder pain relief therapies, so do keep this in mind if you are unlucky enough to suffer from shoulder pain. Watch these short video clips to see more about natural health remedies for shoulder pain relief... Simply click on an image to start the video player...
Check out chronic back pain relief treatments if your shoulder pain might be connected to problems with your back and spine.For more help with alternative pain relief methods, look at herbal pain relief treatments and other holistic pain relief treatments. Also, make sure you understand how pain works to really get a grip of your own shoulder pain relief… What works for you? Do you have any tips and experiences in treating your shoulder pain to share? Tell us about your experiences... Return to the main page for the Widespread and Topical Pain Relief Guide. Return from this Natural Shoulder Pain Relief page to the Home Page.
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