Shoulder Pain Treatment at Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic
Shoulder pain can be a debilitating condition, affecting one’s ability to perform daily tasks and enjoy life to the fullest. Finding the right treatment is crucial to alleviate discomfort and regain mobility.
The shoulder joint is a complex ball-and-socket joint surrounded by muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is the most mobile joint in the body which allows us to perform many daily tasks, such as reaching, lifting, even brushing our hair.
There are many common causes of shoulder pain, including rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, bursitis, tendinitis, shoulder impingement and degenerative conditions, such as arthritis, however, shoulder pain can also be caused by trauma, a fall, sports injury, poor posture or ergonomics.
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Tears or strains in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder, can result from repetitive overhead motions or sudden injuries.
Frozen Shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint.
Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa sacs, which cushion the shoulder joint, can cause pain and swelling.
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis can lead to shoulder pain, especially in older individuals.
The good news is that shoulder pain doesn’t have to be a constant hindrance to your life.
How can we help?
As an osteopath, we can help identify the underlying cause that may be contributing to your shoulder pain. After conducting a thorough assessment that may include taking a full medical history and physical examination, we will develop a treatment plan that addresses your individual needs and goals. This plan is to help you understand why you are experiencing discomfort and may include manual therapy techniques, such as massage, soft tissue manipulation and joint mobilisation to help reduce pain, restore tissue balance and improve joint mobility around the shoulder joint. By reducing muscle tension and enhancing flexibility, patients experience relief from pain and stiffness.
This approach not only provides immediate relief but also helps prevent future injuries and discomfort.
In addition to osteopathic treatment, we will offer advice and an exercise program to strengthen the muscles and improve posture.
So if you are suffering from shoulder pain, or know anybody who is, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic at info@Chelmsfordosteopathyclinic.co.uk or call 07440 498109 to book an appointment.
