Shoulder Pain : Tips And Natural Remedies

Shoulder pain is very uncomfortable and disabling. This is why we invite you here to discover some tips and natural remedies.

There are different types of lesions that cause shoulder pain, inflammation, and inability to move. Inflammation can become chronic if not treated in time.

Shoulder pain is more common than you might think and, most importantly, it has a solution. It is sometimes necessary to consult a doctor, especially in the event of a dislocation or fracture. These two situations are usually due to severe trauma in this area.

The most common pathologies related to shoulder pain are:

• Osteoarthritis
• Arthritis
• Tendinitis
• Tendon calcifications

Shoulder pain: the causes

1. Dislocation

Dislocation occurs when the head of the arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket.  Blows, sprains or too much effort can be the cause of a dislocation.

When the ligaments, tendons, and muscles around the shoulder relax or tear, repeated dislocations can occur. They cause pain and instability if the arm is raised or moved forward.

2. Bursitis

The bursae, containing the synovia, act as pads that reduce friction between muscles and bones.

Excessive use of the shoulder can lead to inflammation of the bursae, which causes pain and affects daily activities such as combing or dressing.

3. Tendinitis

Tendons are made of connective tissue fibers and have the function of connecting muscles and bones.

Tendonitis or inflammation of a tendon is often caused by repetitive exercise in poor posture. It can also be associated with other traumas such as sprains.

4. Fracture

Fractures are the result of a tear in the bone. They usually occur as a result of falls or high impact injuries.

They cause severe pain and inflammation.

5. Osteoarthritis

The progressive wear and tear of the joints can lead to osteoarthritis, although this condition is also associated with muscle and tendon tears or infection.

It manifests itself by inflammation, pain and a certain stiffness.

6. Rheumatoid arthritis

It is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints.

It is manifested by pain, swelling, redness and deformity.

Shoulder pain: some prevention rules

• You should never strain the capabilities of your body. If you think that what you want to lift or carry is too heavy, it is best to ask for help.
• Be careful when going to the gym. It is often believed that lifting heavier weights will build muscles faster. But everything has to be very gradual if you don’t want to suffer from lesions.
• Exercising regularly improves the functioning of your whole body, making it less easy for you to injure yourself.
• You must warm up each segment of the body before starting any activity, otherwise the risk of injury is greater. Also, don’t forget to stretch before and after physical activity.

Shoulder pain: natural remedies 

Natural remedies will always be your great ally to relieve discomfort.

If the pain persists or if it is a serious injury, you should see a doctor.

1. Rosemary against rheumatism or arthritis

Ingredients

• ½ cup of rosemary leaves (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of clove oil (15 ml)
• 1 cup of vegetable oil (250 ml)

Utensils

• Bandage
• Cotton

Preparation

• Heat all the ingredients in a saucepan: bring everything to the boil and boil for two more minutes.
• Leave to rest.
• Soak a cotton ball  in the liquid, apply it to the shoulder, then wrap well with a bandage. Leave on overnight.

2. Lemon against arthritis

For arthritis pain, nothing better than the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.

Ingredients

• 5 lemons for their juice
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

Preparation

• Mix the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
• Consume this drink on an empty stomach every day until you feel better.

3. Menthol cream

Since we are looking for alternatives that we can do at home, here is how to prepare your own menthol cream for gentle massages.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of witch hazel (200g)
• 4 tablespoons of lanolin (60 ml)
• 6 tablespoons of menthol (90 ml)

Preparation

• Heat all the ingredients in a double boiler until you get a very thick paste.
• Remove from the heat and let cool well.
• Apply with gentle circular motions
• Leave on overnight.