The biomechanics of the shoulder are closely influenced by the mobility and posture of the neck and upper back. Shoulder pain treatment that addresses the muscles and joints involved with the shoulder complex can improve movement, reduce pain and allow the soft tissue structures of the shoulder to heal and repair.
The demands of modern day life, including repetitive work, the use of mobile devices and driving can place prolonged loads on our neck and shoulders. This often manifests as pain in the shoulder blade and ribs, experienced as tension, stiffness and aching.
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles which compresses the ball at the top of the arm into the socket of the shoulder blade, allowing the ball of the arm to remain centrated in its joint throughout its range of movement. The loss of integrity of this movement pattern, along with repetitive movements such as those experienced in tennis shoulder pain, can cause impingement of muscle tendons, leading to degeneration of the tendon called tendinosis. Prolonged degeneration along with poor healing leads to tearing of the tendon. You will experience pain in the affected shoulder with specific movements, particularly in elevated positions. A tear can be partial or full thickness.
This is where the capsule of the ball and socket joint of the shoulder becomes inflamed, painful and significantly restricted. It is often unclear why this occurs. A frozen shoulder will self resolve typically in 18 to 24 months. Shoulder pain treatment helps some patients improve movement and reduce discomfort.
There are also other structures within the shoulder complex which can become injured and cause pain. Some causes of shoulder pain that are non-mechanical in nature. Your presenting symptoms are thoroughly assessed during the initial consultation and you will be referred for further investigations if necessary.
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