Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT / Sept 28, 2022
Have you been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear and told you need surgery?
We’ve seen a lot of people with rotator cuff tears and they are extremely common, even normal, for people over the age of 65, even someone in their 20’s. It’s something that a lot of people have, even people without pain. The real problem is that when you get an MRI, they are going to find something, and there is a great chance that you’ll have a more inv...
Posted on 2022-09-28
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT| September 22, 2022
If you’re suffering with frozen shoulder, there is no magic pill or instant fix.
We understand that this will be hard to hear…
However, there are ways to speed up recovery, minimize your discomfort and improve your movement without relying on painkillers, injections or surgery.
In this article, we will discuss how to cure frozen shoulder quickly without painkillers, injections or surgery!
What Is A Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen sho...
Posted on 2022-09-22
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT| May 26, 2022
Swimming is a great daily habit that keeps your joints supple and muscles loose, but is swimming good for you if you suffer from shoulder pain?
It’s great for your heart and lungs and above all, it maintains your independence and adds social interaction to your routine.
It’s important – like it is in any sport you might do on a regular basis – to vary your training, otherwise shoulder aches and pains are inevitable. It’s not p...
Posted on 2022-05-26
Dr. Arnan Sisson PT / May 12, 2022
Theirs so many folks from all over the Northern Neck that are struggling with shoulder pain. So many in fact that I’d say every month I’ll come across one or two during my weekly shopping trip to Food Lion.
They’ll ask me, “Dr. Sisson I’ve seen all your stuff in the Newspaper. What’s some fancy treatment you can do to fix this thing for me?!”
My number one response is usually this, “you might not even...
Posted on 2022-05-12
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT / April 18, 2022
For people who sit for long periods of time, either at a desk, or when driving, performing shoulder circles as demonstrated in the video above can be an effective way to avoid muscles becoming overworked, and discomfort setting in.
To perform shoulder circles:
Raise the shoulders up
Squeeze the shoulder blades back together in the center of your upper back
Hold for 5 seconds
Slowly lower the shoulders
Repeat for around 1 minute before resting
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Posted on 2022-04-18
