Shoulder pain
The first step to processing shoulder pain is actually understanding what people consider to be their shoulder. People point to all sorts of areas when they go to point out where their shoulder is sore! This might help you recognise how intricate the shoulder complex is. There are many (moving) components to the shoulder girdle which is why the shoulder can be considered a complex area to treat and manage. Whether it’s an injury from work, gym or playing sport, an Osteopathy consult at Bodytech is a great place to start to get your shoulder pain sorted.
Of course, the Bodytech approach applies to any shoulder pain presentation. Ensuring a thorough understanding of the history of the surrounding areas including the wrist, elbow, neck and upper back is necessary to ensure your treatment and management is tailored specifically for you.
Signs, symptoms & common conditions
Shoulder pain may present like:
Pain between the shoulder blades
Rounded shoulders
Neck and shoulder pain
Collarbone pain
Stabbing pain under the shoulder blade
Pain radiating down the arm
Common conditions related to shoulder pain:
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Subacromial (shoulder) impingement
Rotator cuff injuries
Bicep tendonitis
Subacromial bursitis
AC joint sprain
Trapezius muscle strain
Treatment and management for shoulder pain at Bodytech includes:
Soft tissue massage
Stretching
Joint manipulation & articulation
Muscle energy technique (MET)
High velocity-low amplitude manipulation (HVLA)
Cupping therapy
Rigid and dynamic taping
Biomechanical counselling
Exercise prescription focusing on:
Postural advice including flexibility & strength
Upper back and neck stretches / exercises
Shoulder stretches / exercises
Upper limb joint and muscle exercises
