Shoulder Spasm

Definition:
A sudden involuntary contraction of one or more muscles groups of the shoulder; includes cramps, contractures.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Pain with movement of the shoulder
  • Tenderness with palpation to the shoulder
Causes
  • Stress
  • Overuse of the muscles during exercises or sports activities
  • Muscle strain
  • Aging
  • Dehydration
  • Posture
  • Poor diet
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Massage therapy
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Shoulder Spasm Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Child Pose
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Flexion
  • Shoulder Sitting Posture
  • Armpit To Wall
  • Walkfit
  • Passive Er With Stick
  • Table Slides

Shoulder Spasm Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Q Ped Weight Shifts
  • Restorative Shoulder Quadrant
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction At Wall
  • T Band Wall Push W ER

Shoulder Spasm Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Hummers
  • Push Ups
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Push Up Hand Fire
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds