What is the Best Pain Reliever After Shoulder Surgery?

It may surprise you to hear this, but I firmly believe in exercise. Vigorous exercise.

You can vigorously exercise your body right after shoulder replacement. You just have to work your legs and your other arm. This releases powerful endorphins that heal faster and decrease stress.

I have found that my patients who exercise vigorously have way less pain and are not taking those really strong narcotics. Following a comprehensive pain-management protocol allows for a much smoother post-operative experience. For patients recovering from a same day shoulder surgery, we also utilize a combination of ice therapy, anti-inflammatories, and different types of medicines that are non-narcotics. We even give patients CBD now that’s medical grade. Meditation is huge as well.

You want to hit it from a bunch of different angles, honestly. It’s like a multi-modal approach to help decrease pain after surgery. But we go into all that with our patients to ensure they stay on a successful recovery timeline. As a hyper-specialized Dallas Shoulder Surgeon, my goal is always to deliver cutting-edge solutions that minimize discomfort and accelerate your return to normal activities.

Get a personalized treatment plan for your shoulder pain. Call Dr. Kevin Kruse at (469) 717-6183 today.