Shoulder Pain
Do you need help with a shoulder problem? At Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre we understand how debilitating shoulder pain can be, which is why we are dedicated to helping you recover naturally.
Are you experiencing any of the following:
Shoulder pain that persists more than a few days
Tension in the upper back muscles
Inability to carry objects
Difficulty doing overhead activities
A limited, or painful range of motion of your shoulder
Difficulty sleeping on your side
Difficulty exercising or performing daily activities
Tension in the neck, arm, wrists
Common Causes:
Shoulder dysfunction can be caused by several different events or conditions such as previous injuries, rotator cuff tears, strains, frozen shoulder, bursitis, poor posture, bruising, and more. This is why an accurate diagnosis is critical to successful treatment.
Poor posture (in particular upper body and rounded shoulders)
Prolonged sitting or inactivity
Incorrect ergonomic set up
Weakness in supporting muscles
Repetitive movements above your head
Sporting injuries or physical trauma
Overuse/repetitive strain injuries
Poor sleeping positions
Diagnosis:
The first step in helping you manage and prevent your problem is to ensure we have an accurate diagnosis. We achieve this through a comprehensive clinical history, thorough physical examination including; neurological, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal tests, and possibly further diagnostic investigations such as X-Rays (if required).
Once our team has all the information required to make an accurate diagnosis, we will explain our findings to you in a simple and concise manner. Based on the information we collect, we can then tailor a treatment plan specific to your condition and goals. Our team is dedicated to helping you manage and prevent shoulder injuries in a holistic manner, so you can get back to doing what you love.
If at any stage we determine that you need to be referred out to another provider we will be sure to find the right people for you.
Treatment:
At Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre we take a holistic approach to treating shoulder conditions. We focus on the entire neuro-musculo-skeletal system, rather than simply the pain or injury site. This includes the spine as a whole, extremity joints (elbow, wrist etc), muscles, ligaments, tendons, as well as the nervous system.
We may employ a variety of Chiropractic techniques to address shoulder pain including:
Manual adjusting
Assessment and treatment of ribs, arms, wrists, fingers, spine
Adjusting tools for alignment
Soft tissue therapy and release techniques
Active stretching
Taping and support
Prevention and education:
In order to help you experience lasting results outside of our practice, our team will equip you with knowledge on how to prevent future injuries, give you sound ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises just for you.
If you’d like to discuss further, please book an appointment with our chiropractors here.