Shoulder / Hip / Knee

Tight Or Achy Shoulders Keeping You From Life? Give Physical Therapy A Try!

It is a pretty big problem if you are experiencing shoulder pain on a daily basis. We use our shoulders constantly, so if you are dealing with discomfort, it can seriously mess up your entire day and impact your mood and productivity levels as well.

Whatever the source of your shoulder pain, Sisu Therapies is dedicated to providing you with natural pain relief options. Make an appointment today at our Windsor, CO physical therapy clinic to learn more about our shoulder pain treatment options!

What Is Causing My Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of things, ranging from minor aches and pains caused by a pulled muscle to agonizing bone-on-bone friction caused by arthritis. It can also develop as a result of an injury, leaving you feeling as if your shoulder is frozen.

Shoulder pain can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as reaching for the top shelf to put away dishes or having difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position.

Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain include:

Impingement

Impingement typically occurs because of abnormal movement and tracking of the humeral head as you lift your arm overhead. Pain typically occurs when lifting your arm at or above 90 degrees.

Arthritis

The two main forms of arthritis that affect the shoulder are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both of these result in loss of motion, weakness to the shoulder muscles, and difficulty performing normal, daily tasks. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system decides to attack the membranes surrounding the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder joint experiences significant “wear and tear,” typically due to age or excessive overuse.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis develops when a person’s shoulder joint is overworked, usually as a result of the physical demands of their job, overhead activity, or sport. Poor posture can cause tendinitis because it alters the balance of your shoulders and can cause tightness and weakness, putting you at risk of tendon injury. This causes the tendons to undergo ongoing inflammation, resulting in swelling and painful impingement when raising your arm.

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is characterized by a painful loss of shoulder motion as well as a tightening of the shoulder joint that severely restricts motion. Adhesive capsulitis is another name for it. If your arm has been in a cast or sling for a long time, or if you have been bedridden for a while, this condition can develop. Some ethnicities are more predisposed, and women from 40-60 years of age tend to have more instances of this condition than men.

Rotator cuff injuries

Rotator cuff injuries, also known as “torn shoulders,” are commonly associated with deep shoulder pain, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind the back, and difficulty sleeping due to pain. Surgery may be necessary depending on the severity and situation, but proper physical therapy can often help reduce pain and restore rotator cuff strength without the need for surgery. Physical therapy will be an important part of the recovery process if surgery is required.

Benefits Of Physical Therapy For Shoulder Pain

Physical therapy is a non-invasive, natural, and comfortable way to relieve shoulder pain without the use of harmful drugs or invasive surgery. Our physical therapists have treated a wide range of shoulder pain conditions, with many patients seeing significant improvement and relief after just a few sessions!

We will look at your range of motion, strength, coordination, medical history, joint mobility, and joint motion mechanics during your evaluation. Our Windsor, CO physical therapist will be able to create a personalized treatment plan to manage and relieve your shoulder pain once they have identified the source of your discomfort.

To aid in the restoration of normal joint movement, relieve soft tissue restrictions, and promote circulation, gentle manual therapy may be included in your treatment plan. Specific strength-building exercises and a proper muscle activation sequence around the shoulder joint may also be included.

Physical therapy will also teach you new ways to move your body in order to increase your strength and avoid future shoulder problems.

Contact Sisu Therapies For Effective Shoulder Pain Relief

Shoulder pain may be controlling your life, but it does not have to! We will give you the help you need to get back to doing the things you enjoy without pain. Make an appointment with Sisu Therapies today to begin your journey toward pain relief!

Physical Therapy Can Help You Move Your Hips Like You Are Young Again!

Do you have trouble sleeping or getting out of bed in the morning due to hip pain? Does your hip pain prevent you from doing the things you love or limit your ability to do your job? You are not alone and Sisu Therapies is here to help!

Hip pain can be debilitating and you may believe that the only way to relieve your pain is to take over-the-counter medications. Physical therapy, on the other hand, is a better choice!

If you have pain in hip, physical therapy can help you get to the bottom of your problem in a safe and comfortable way, without the need for dangerous drugs or invasive surgery. Schedule an appointment at our Windsor, CO clinic today to get back to a healthy, active lifestyle!

What Is Causing this Pain?

When we are in pain and go to the doctor to find out what is wrong, we are frequently surprised to find out that the problem is not what we thought it was. This is because our body parts are all interconnected and work together to keep us alive. The joints themselves or an underlying condition in another part of the body can cause pain in the hips. Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint that supports the weight of your upper body by relying on a variety of muscles and tissues to keep it mobile and stable. If something is out of whack, you may suffer hip pain.

Common causes of hip pain:

• Pinched sciatic nerve
• Unbalanced posture or gait
• Overuse injuries such as tendinitis and chronic muscle strain
• Acute injuries such as sprains, strains, and dislocations
• Cartilage tears, also known as labral tears
• Injury to the hip flexor muscles
• Tight hip flexors
• Weak gluteus medius muscles
• Iliotibial band syndrome

Seeing a licensed physical therapist for a thorough evaluation of your condition is the best way to determine the true cause of your hip pain, so do not delay further. Request your appointment at Sisu Therapies today so you can get started on your hip pain relief plan!

How Can A Physical Therapist Help Relieve My Hip Pain?

Hip pain does not have to hold you back! Physical therapy can help to relieve and even eliminate your hip pain. During your first appointment, one of our Windsor, CO physical therapists will examine your hips for signs of misalignment or structural damage, and evaluate your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion. A customized treatment plan will be designed to relieve unnatural stress and strain on your body, and together you will work to improve your overall joint function so you can get back to living your normal life with more flexibility and less pain.

You will be given specific exercises to help relieve joint pain and stabilize your hips. Core strengthening exercises may also be prescribed to help strengthen your back muscles, lower abdominal muscles, and pelvic muscles. Core exercises are designed to improve your posture, as well as balance your weight on both sides of your body.

As your Windsor, CO physical therapist sees fit, additional specialized treatments may be added to your recovery plan. These may include joint mobilization to improve joint movement or other soft tissue treatments that relieve pain and promote the healing of damaged tissues.

Find Long-lasting Hip Pain Relief With Sisu Therapies

It is time to stand up to your hip pain – get started on the path toward long-term pain relief today! Make an appointment today to speak with one of our dedicated physical therapists.

Knee Pain Holding You Back? Get Dancing Again With Physical Therapy!

Do you ever worry that while standing, your knees will “give out”? Do you look for the closest parking spot at your favorite store or avoid businesses that have a lot of stairs? Do you decline that invitation from your friends or family because you fear your knee pain will slow them down? If this describes you, you are in the right place.

Knee pain can really put a damper on your life. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do, and prevent you from making some really great memories. Well, that ends now. Sisu Therapies believes that you can get back to doing all the things you love, without the need for dangerous drugs or invasive surgery. Schedule an appointment at our Windsor, CO clinic today to get back to a healthy, active lifestyle!

What Is The Cause Of Your Knee Pain?

Your knee is a hinge joint that can only move forward and backward. Did you know that to squat, your knees must support six times your body weight? Your knees should allow you to perform movements like standing, walking, running, and dancing with ease if they are operating properly. If your body is not properly aligned, it will not allow you to do the things you want it to without pain.

Knee pain can be brought on by a number of things, included but not limited to:

ACL injury

There are four ligaments that connect our thighbone to your shinbone, the ACL being one of them. An ACL injury is usually common in people who play sports, like soccer, basketball, or other sports that require sudden changes in direction.

Fractures

If you have a fall or experience a car accident, the bones of the knee, including the kneecap (patella), can be broken. You can also experience a knee fracture just by simply taking a wrong step if you have weakened bones by osteoporosis.

Torn meniscus

The meniscus is known as the shock absorber between your shinbone and thighbone. If you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight on it, this tough, rubbery cartilage may tear.

Knee bursitis

Inflammation in the bursae, the small sacs of fluid that cushion the outside of your knee joint, can occur as the result of a knee injury, preventing the tendons and ligaments from gliding smoothly over the joint.

Patellar tendinitis

Tendons are the thick, fibrous tissues that attach muscles to bones. If they become irritated and inflamed, tendinitis can occur. The patellar tendon, which allows you to kick, run and jump, runs from the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone. Patellar tendinitis usually occurs in runners, skiers, cyclists, and those involved in jumping sports and activities.

Seeing a licensed physical therapist at Sisu Therapies for a thorough evaluation of your condition is the best way to determine the true cause of your knee pain. Request an appointment today!

How Can A Physical Therapist Help Relieve My Knee Pain?

Knee pain does not have to hold you back any longer; physical therapy at our Windsor, CO clinic can help. During your first appointment, one of our physical therapists will examine your knees for signs of misalignment or structural damage, and evaluate your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion. A customized treatment plan will be designed to relieve unnatural stress and strain on your knees, and together you will work to improve your overall joint function so you can get back to living your normal life with more flexibility and less pain.

You will be given specific exercises to improve the stability of your knees and relieve your pain. Joint mobilization may also be included in your treatment plan to improve joint movement or other soft tissue treatments that relieve pain and promote healing of damaged tissues.

The physical therapy treatments at Sisu Therapies might be able to help you avoid having to undergo costly and painful surgery as well.

Find Long-lasting Knee Pain Relief With Sisu Therapies

Now is the time to take control of your knee pain and keep it from hindering your life any further. Get started on the path toward long-term pain relief today! Make an appointment at Sisu Therapies today to speak with one of our dedicated physical therapists.