Treatments and remedies for shoulder pain
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Shoulders have a wide range of motion. So, when something goes wrong, shoulder pain can really hamper your ability to move freely. Shoulder pain can be caused by friction in the shoulder joint itself, or injury to the surrounding muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Shoulder pain can also radiate, affecting the neck, arm, and shoulder blade.
...There are several shoulder pain remedies you can try out to get moving again.
Home remedies and treatments for shoulder pain
Not all shoulder pain needs a doctor’s visit. There are a few at-home shoulder pain remedies you can try out. They include:
- Rest
There’s nothing like rest to speed recovery. Avoid using your shoulder in ways that make your pain worse. Consider resting your arm on a cushion in your lap. - Ice
Icing your shoulder can help reduce inflammation, as well as numb the area so that pain subsides. An ice pack, or even a bag of frozen veggies, should do the trick.... Always wrap any ice pack or frozen veggie bag in a thin towel before applying it to your skin. Do this for around 20 minutes, 4 or more times per day. If after 2 days this hasn’t helped, consult a pharmacist. - Over-the-counter pain medication
If your pain is due to a sprain or strain affecting your muscles or tendons, using an NSAID like diclofenac (the active ingredient in Voltaren products) can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Read the label to check how long you should use the medication before seeking advice from a health care professional if the pain isn't getting better.
- Maintain good posture
Keep your shoulder down and gently back. Maintaining good posture will take the pressure off your shoulder muscles. In this way, you can reduce stress on your shoulder joint and relieve tension in your shoulder muscles.
Voltaren works as they are formulated with the active ingredient Diclofenac. Voltaren targets pain at its source with a dual effect:
- Relieves pain
- Reduces inflammation, a major cause of pain
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Voltaren is specially formulated 'Emulgel', which penetrates deep through the skin to target a major root cause of pain, inflammation.
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Health, wellness & your pain
Pain is rarely just physical nor is it always solved by taking medicine alone. Voltaren is your ally in helping you take more control of your pain journey, from the way you sleep, to mental wellbeing and complementary pain relief therapies.
