Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain, whatever the reason can be incredibly debilitating. Take a look at our common causes below and get in touch to book an appointment. 

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is due to tightness and inflammation of the capsule around your shoulder joint. The shoulder becomes very stiff and painful, restricting movement and affecting your sleep. The primary aim of the physio clinic is to reduce your pain and then focus on regaining movement to get your arm back to full use.

Osteoarthritis (OA)

OA occurs when the protective cartilage at the end of the bone starts to break down and causes pain, stiffness and swelling of the joint and leads to difficulty moving. It can affect most of your joints, most commonly knees, hips, back, neck, shoulders, and fingers. Physiotherapy can benefit OA using treatments such as mobilisation, exercises, acupuncture etc.

Post-Operation

We have an excellent working relationship with an orthopaedic shoulder specialist Mr Francis Lam (please see our testimonials). He refers many patients to us at Advantage Physio after their operation, for rehabilitation, and he sees our patients that need more investigation. We aim to prevent operations as much as possible, but sometimes more help is required.

Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff comprises four small yet essential muscles whose role is to hold the ball in the socket joint and stabilise your shoulder. They can result from an acute sporting injury or be part of the wear and tear process. Damage or tearing the rotator cuff can give deep shoulder pain or referred pain down the arm. Sports physio will aim to reduce and remove the pain you have through exercises and treatments. 

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement can result from various structures, such as muscle, tendons, capsule, and bursa rubbing or catching on nearby tissue and bone as you lift your arm. It is essential to rehabilitate this timely and adequately as it worsens if untreated.

Very pleased with the efficient and professionalism of Kelly who did a great job sorting out my shoulder. I have finished the programme she set and it is very much better. Highly recommended.

Roy

Shoulder Dislocation

Usually, but not always, caused by an acute sports injury. A dislocation occurs when the ball comes out of the socket joint and can be very painful. Treatment and strengthening from a sports physio are critical after the injury, as reoccurrence is common.

Shoulder Pain

Two of the most common injuries to the shoulder are osteoarthritis of the joint and rotator cuff injuries. However, many structures in the shoulder can cause pain, including the bursa, muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and labrum. Damage to the shoulder can also send pain down the arm towards the elbow.

Sports Injury

The most common sporting injuries for the shoulder are rotator cuff injuries, shoulder dislocation and labral tears (a tear of the soft cartilage in your shoulder joint).

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

This group of disorders can occur when the nerves or blood vessels in the space between the ribs and collar bone become compressed. This syndrome can lead to pain, weakness, numbness or pins and needles, often in the shoulder, but can occur anywhere between your neck and fingers. It is essential to get this assessed and treated as soon as possible as many structures can be affected.

Wear And Tear

OA occurs when the protective cartilage at the end of the bone starts to break down and causes pain, stiffness and swelling of the joint and leads to difficulty moving. It can affect most of your joints, most commonly knees, hips, back, neck, shoulders, and fingers. Physiotherapy can benefit OA using treatments such as mobilisation, exercises, acupuncture etc.

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