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Overcoming Shoulder Pain

Painful shoulder problems that limit movement are very typical and are caused by accidents affecting the shoulder joint muscles tendons ligaments and cartilage.  As the shoulder has a high degree of flexibility it is therefore less stable and more inclined to injuries than other joints of the body.

Since the nerves that supply the shoulder and arm originate from the neck and upper spine problems such as Vertebral Dysfunction typically contribute to pain in the shoulder.

Physiotherapists can assist with the following shoulder conditions:

Chronic Shoulder Pain and Stiffness
Shoulder Muscle Spasm and Tension
Rotator Cuff Disorders such as tears and strains
Frozen Shoulder
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Diagnosis of Shoulder Pain

In order to figure out the cause of your shoulder ache your Physiotherapist will carry out a full physical orthopaedic and neurological examination of the shoulder cervical and thoracic spine.  

You will be asked to carry out shoulder range of motion and muscle strength tests.  Where the pain is felt both at rest and during movement of the shoulder provides vital clues as to the cause of the shoulder discomfort.  It may also be essential to go through specialized diagnostic tests such as XRay Ultrasound and/or MRI scans.

Treatment Options

The preliminary objective of all shoulder injuries is to relieve pain and inflammation.  Whilst many doctors will propose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease pain and swelling the benefit obtained by applying ice-packs can be equally if not more helpful.

As your shoulder begins to heal it is vitally important to restore range of movement and later to boost muscle strength so as to stabilize the shoulder and help prevent further injury and aggravation.

Your Physiotherapist will be able to aid you with suitable shoulder range of motion exercises and shoulder strengthening and rehabilitation workout routines during your recovery.