If you've experienced arthritic shoulder pain, then you know it's a lot like sand at the beach. Sand starts creeping into your bathing suit nearly undetected; and as it gains a foothold and begins amassing in volume, the irritation grows from mere annoyance to extreme aggravation. The only way to get relief is to find a warm shower for you and a heavy-duty washing machine for your swimsuit. It's like that with sand; and it's like that with arthritis pain.

Arthritis can quietly sneak into our shoulders when our occupations require us to hold our arms in awkward positions or perform repetitive motions. Poor posture, the effects of gravity, and obesity also can make us targets of arthritis. At first, the irritation is a minor inconvenience, but if left untreated, the inflammation can intensify and lead to debilitating pain and make it difficult to perform daily tasks. Unlike sand in the shorts, however, a heavy-duty washing machine and a warm shower won't rid you of unwanted arthritic shoulder pain.

When you experience shoulder pain that's brought on by arthritis, ask your doctor for a referral to HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness. You will first have a thorough evaluation to determine if the problem is caused by weakness of muscles, joints that are too lose or too tight, or some activity that you are doing that aggravates the problem. You will then receive treatment to reduce the pain and inflammation while doing progressive corrective exercises. This approach addresses the cause of the problem, unlike like medication that may just mask the pain.

Let the experts at HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness restore your quality of life by helping you to control your arthritis. Soon, you'll be back to performing your everyday tasks at work, at home, or while lying in the sand on the beach.

Remember, when your body hurts, go to HealthWorks.