Shoulder Pain in Athletes
Shoulder pain in athletes, poses many problems. The shoulder joint is complex, with many possible causes of shoulder pain. The type of sport the athlete plays, often predisposes to certain shoulder problems. However, Dr. Lox sometimes sees athletes who have shoulder pain that is caused by other activities, such as accidental falls or trauma, that is responsible for the shoulder pain, but it now impacts their sport’s participation.
Different Causes of Shoulder Pain
A few diagnoses that may be the cause of your shoulder pain may be;
Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Impingement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Bicep and or Labral Tears, Fractures, Acromioclavicular separations and arthritis and or Shoulder AVN or Osteonecrosis.
These are just a few that make up a great majority of frequently seen shoulder problems, and some less commonly seen. It also illustrates how difficult it is to manage shoulder pain when multiple problems co-exist at once. https://www.drlox.com/shoulder-pain-that-keeps-you-down-is-regenerative-medicine-an-option/
Regenerative Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Each patient must be individually assessed for treatment. Their goals and their condition are important to formulating a treatment plan when Dr. Lox is considering Regenerative Medicine. Lastly, in addition to Regenerative Medicine options, a structured exercise program must be addressed. It is too often that athletes are doing the wrong exercises and aggravating their underlying shoulder condition. Dr. Lox can help in this regard. A proper program understands not just what the shoulder problem is, but what keeps aggravating it.
