Chronic Muscular Tension in Shoulders

[Robertwood106]

Hi Kelly its difficult to know exactly what going on in your case without a full assessment. I think that all movement as long as it is not causing you further pain would be good so keep your shoulders moving as well as continuing your stretches. In addition to this you could try some heat on your shoulders (as long as there is no problems with your sensation try a hot bath or hot water bottle). Some hydrotherapy may be use full, you may not get this via your physio in the NHS but you can always ask, if not have a look online in your area some local baths may run some warm water sessions, it may be good to practice gentle movements in warm water. Gentle massage may help to as long as it is not causing you any pain. Hope this resolves soon for you.

[keyaziz]

Hi,

thanks for your response. I have been doing the stretch(es) that the Physio gave me for 6 weeks with no improvement. I have been very strict in doing them as I want relief but I have had no really relief whatsoever. My should hasn't come down either from the stretching and I am assuming maybe that is as a result of their being too much tension.

Going to call up next week as they said to call back if no improvement so hopefully I will get some help.

I am feeling quite disheartened. I just feel like giving me one stretch to do in the first place was silly as I have had this problem for 10 years