Shoulder Muscle Strain Treatment in India

Rahul Davis, a 42-year-old high school...

Rahul Davis, a 42-year-old high school physical education teacher and weekend tennis enthusiast, felt a sharp, tearing pain in his right shoulder while serving during a match. Over the next week, the pain became a constant, deep ache that made lifting his arm to write on the whiteboard or demonstrate exercises excruciating. Simple tasks like putting on a jacket or reaching for a coffee mug became daunting. His orthopedist, Dr. Chen, diagnosed a significant strain of the rotator cuff muscles from repetitive overhead motion. She recommended a course of treatment starting with rest, ice, and a short course of anti-inflammatory medication, followed by a structured physical therapy program. Rahul was initially frustrated and worried he'd never play tennis again. The first few physical therapy sessions were painful and discouraging, but his therapist, Mike, was encouraging and tailored the exercises to his goals. Over 8 weeks of diligent work, Rahul gradually regained strength and range of motion. The emotional journey was a rollercoaster, from the initial fear of a career-impacting injury, through the impatience of early recovery, to the triumph of hitting his first pain-free serve. He returned to teaching and modified tennis with a new appreciation for proper warm-ups and listening to his body.