Shoulder pain makes lifting, reaching, sleeping, or exercising painful and limits daily life. The shoulder is very mobile, so it relies on general good posture, balanced muscles, and coordination with the neck and upper back. Pain can start suddenly after an injury or come on slowly from repeated strain, like long hours sitting at a desk.

Shoulder pain can present in different ways.

Symptoms might include

• Pain when lifting or reaching the arm

• Stiffness or reduced range of movement

• Discomfort when lying on the affected side

• Weakness in the shoulder or arm

• Sharp or aching pain during activity

• Pain that worsens with overhead movement

• Tightness through the shoulder, neck, or upper back

• Pain that may radiate into the arm or upper back

Symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to more persistent pain and may develop gradually or suddenly.

Diagnosis:

Here at The Chewton Chiropractor, an in-depth medical history is taken, followed by a thorough physical examination of nerves and muscles for function, in addition, to specialised orthopaedic tests to confirm the cause of your sciatica.

Types of treatment:

We are all individuals and therefore treatment is very individual. A course of care will be tailored for you and your presentation to clinic. Techniques are used to reduce symptoms, educate and ultimately address the main cause of your problem. Ultimately giving you back the confidence to move pain free, we really champion you on reaching your desired goals. We use a variety of different treatment modalities including; manual therapy, mobility, stretching techniques, strength & conditioning, rehabilitation exercises and medical acupuncture.