Shoulder Pain: Common Injuries and Osteo Treatment In Melbourne

Common Shoulder Injury Relief An Osteopathy Treats

FROZEN SHOULDER

Typically, signs and symptoms for frozen shoulder start out mildly before getting worse.  The shoulder capsule, which is the tissue surrounding your shoulder joint, gradually stiffens in a painful manner, which then restricts or "freezes" the movement of the shoulder.

TENDONITIS

Tendon inflammation brought on by arthritis or repeated use. The pain, which is frequently described as a dull ache, and stiffness around the shoulder joint are symptoms. Painkillers, ice, and rest can help relieve the pain.

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

Usually, the result of repetitive overuse injuries or sports injuries, arm pain or weakness when lifting or lying on it. Shoulder pain and weakness are symptoms. Rest, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery are all parts of the treatment plan.

POSTURAL TENSION

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Postural tension is stiffness or tension caused by poor posture. Your neck suffers as a result of poor posture's pressure on your back muscles. The strain that these muscles put on your neck can cause tension whether your shoulders are rounded forward, or your head is pointed downward.

SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

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When the shoulder tendons become entrapped and compressed while moving the shoulder. General stiffness and shoulder throbbing are typical symptoms of shoulder impingement.

REFEREED SHOULDER PAIN

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Pain coming from other areas such as the back or neck that is causing shoulder pain. Since referred shoulder pain is frequently persistent, it will likely hurt even when you're at rest or otherwise not using your arm or shoulder.

SHOULDER INSTABILITY

Repetitive overhead movements during sports or other activities can cause shoulder instability. Once your shoulder's connective tissues are compromised, it is simpler for the shoulder joint's ball to pop out of its socket.

SHOULDER OSTEOARTHRITIS

Due to the deterioration of the cartilage in the shoulder joint, there is intense pain, stiffness,
and swelling. Some people refer to it as "wear and tear" arthritis or degenerative joint disease.

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Shoulder Pain Is A Common Condition That Osteopaths Treat

The goal of osteopathic treatment is to reduce any tension in the surrounding muscles while also enhancing the shoulder and acromioclavicular joints' range of motion.

Your osteopath will want to address any strain in the ribs, pelvis, and spine that may be contributing to altered shoulder tension.

Along with stretching and rehabilitation exercises, osteopathic doctors may also give you advice on how to improve your posture and lifestyle choices as a complete form of treatment.

If there is no improvement, they might send you back to your GP for management-assisting X-rays and scans.

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What to expect from your Osteo shoulder-related consultation →