Dislocation is an injury affecting a joint in the body. Any Joint can dislocate, but some joints are more prone to dislocating than others. The shoulder joint and the collar bone are the two joints that are the most common for dislocation. Dislocation is when the two bones that form a joint are no longer touching. This can happen most commonly with the shoulder joint because the contact between articulating surfaces of the arm bone and the shoulder blade is very small and it relies heavily on muscular support. Dislocations occur mainly through direct or indirect trauma. Whether it is a fall or through a sports related injury, dislocations need to be treated medically to be able to heal properly.
After medical treatment, the affected joint is usually immobilized for a period of time so that it can heal fully. During this time, the area around the joint can develop muscle spasms; this is the body’s way to attempt to stabilize the joint. Do to the lack of movement, the muscles surrounding the area can end up getting shortened which in turn affects and limits range of motion of the joint. This is where Massage Therapy can help! Massage can help increase circulation, reduce muscle spasms and increase range of motion in the joint. It can reduce muscle stiffness and decrease the healing time for the dislocation if massage therapy is done during the healing process.
If you have suffered from a dislocation, book a massage today!