Osteopathy for shoulder pain

 

Don’t suffer with shoulder pain, get back to living your life pain free with Osteopathic treatment in West Didsbury.

Integrating Osteopathy and Chiropractic Techniques for Effective Relief and Management of Shoulder Pain.

Experiencing shoulder discomfort? Don't let shoulder pain limit your activities! Various injuries, including frozen shoulder, shoulder impingements, trapped nerves, or rotator cuff issues, can lead to this discomfort. Whether it's hindering your workouts at the gym or impacting your daily life, seeking relief is crucial. Why endure the discomfort? Get the support you need for your shoulder injury with osteopathic care.

If you want a specialist diagnosis, hands on treatment, without long NHS waiting times, then Holland Osteopathy is for you.

An Osteopathic appointment can involve the following:

Detailed Assessment:

  • Thorough examination of your medical history.

  • Active and passive musculoskeletal testing.

  • Specialised tests like a neurological exam, if necessary.

Personalised Treatment Plan:

  • Expert Osteopath and Chiropractor manipulation techniques.

  • Targeted massage and acupuncture for affected areas and connecting structures.

Tailored Physio Rehab Plan:

  • Customised rehabilitation plan addressing your specific needs.

Get in touch below to book your shoulder pain treatment in West Didsbury, Manchester!

 
 
Osteopath for shoulder pain

Shoulder impingement

Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder become pinched or compressed between the bones of the shoulder joint. This can lead to inflammation, pain, and reduced range of motion.

For more information see my blog on shoulder impingement here!

  • Excessive or repetitive contact of tendons, bursa or ligaments in the shoulder.

    Such as:

    Overhead pressing

    Overhead sports like tennis

    Throwing

    Swimming

    Sleeping or lying on affected arm.

  • Shoulder pain

    Dead arm

    Weakness with overhead movements

Osteopath treatment for frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder

Also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the joint capsule of the shoulder thickens resulting in pain and restricted movement.

  • The actual cause is unknown but there are certain risk factors such as:

    Previous shoulder trauma

    Shoulder surgery

    70% of individuals with frozen shoulder are female.

    Diabetes

    Hypothyroidism

  • There are 3 overlapping phases of frozen shoulder:

    Acute/Freezing phase - Gradual onset of shoulder pain at rest with sharp pain at extremes of motion, and pain at night with sleep interruption which may last anywhere from 2-9 months.

    Frozen phase - pain starts to subside, progressive loss of GH motion in capsular pattern. Pain is apparent only at extremes of movement. This phase may occur at around 4 months and last till about 12 months.

    Thawing phase - Spontaneous, progressive improvement in functional range of motion which can last anywhere from 5 to 24 months. However some symptoms may persist.