A “restricted joint” issue often occurs after an injury, such as falling and twisting your back, or wrenching your shoulder. The injury to the joint leads to muscle spasms and restricted movement. A skilled physical therapist practices joint mobilization movements, such as a “glide and slide” of opposing bones, in order to get the joints working properly again.
How Physical Therapy Alleviates Shoulder Pain from Overuse
Reaching, lifting, throwing, typing—your shoulders do a lot each day. Over time, repeated use without proper support or recovery can lead to inflammation,...
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