A Personal Message From Specialist Physical Therapist, Dr. Sean Kuhn...
Dr. Sean Kuhn, Specialist Physical Therapist
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When NECK/SHOULDER PAIN and STIFFNESS starts, it’s easy to think “oh it’s just an ache and will go away eventually;”. Or maybe you think you "slept on it wrong" or that you need to "just strengthen your rotator cuff".
Is that how you’re feeling right now? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, everyday at Physio on the Go we help people in San Diego who feel this way. You see, with neck and/or shoulder pain, everyone asks us the same questions… Why does it hurt so much? Or why is my neck or shoulder(s) so stiff? (I don’t even know what I did…) Why isn’t this pain/stiffness going away? Am I going to have to live with this issue forever? Unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad information out there that causes people to live with neck and shoulder issues for way too long. Here are the most common mistakes we see the people of San Diego making when it comes to neck pain and shoulder pain... Mistake #1: Thinking it will go away with rest. Mistake #2: Believing that it will be “fixed” with painkillers. Mistake #3: Assuming it is a “normal” part of getting older… Mistake #4: Believing that since you tried other healthcare professionals (maybe even Physical Therapy) in the past means that it won’t work now. Mistake #5: Relying on “Dr. Google” or YouTube for exercises that didn’t make any difference (or maybe even made your shoulder pain and neck pain worse!) Mistake #6: Getting relaxing massages to temporarily relieve the pain, or trying the same rotator cuff exercise protocol given to anyone with a shoulder problem... only to find it comes back after the massage wears off, and the pain either stays the same or keeps getting worse! Have you been making these mistakes? If any of this has happened to you, we want to say “we are sorry”...but remind you that you’re not alone. In fact, we see people just like you every day. And that’s why we’re creating a free neck and shoulder pain and stiffness guide that will help you get started on your journey toward healing. COMING SOON: It will go over 7 Secrets to Easing that Nagging Shoulder and Neck Pain. But maybe you feel like you’ve read a lot of free information on the internet, and really just want to talk to someone about your problem. Is that you? If so, then we have a special opportunity for you (one that VERY FEW clinics offer). We save a limited number of spots each week to chat with people who are not sure what to do about their neck and shoulder pain or stiffness. That way, you can tell a professional your story, and get your question answered first, before ever making a commitment to book an appointment. Does that sound like something you would like to do? Here’s the most important thing… Most people get stuck trying to make a decision about what to do next. They go days, weeks, months (even years!) without taking action. The one thing we can guarantee is that by doing nothing, your neck and shoulder pain and stiffness WON'T get better. So the next important thing is to take action... |