Your shoulder is the most mobile joint of your body and is only joined to the body via the clavicle (collar bone). It relies heavily on stability from ligaments, joint capsule, tendons and muscles. It also has a large amount of bursae to help reduce the friction between the tendons and the bones. The shoulder is connected to many areas of the body through muscles. Including the neck, thoracic spine, ribs, lumbar spine and even your hips and pelvis. Therefore the shoulder can be impacted by dysfunction in any of these areas.
Common conditions of the shoulder osteopaths can treat:
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Dislocations
- Bursitis
- Acromio-clavicular joint sprains
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Pre/Post operative shoulder injuries
- Labral tears
- Unstable shoulders
The shoulder responds very well to osteopathy treatment. Techniques that can assist with shoulder pain include;
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Articulation
- Soft tissue
- Traction
- Stretching
With such a strong link with many areas of the body, treatment and rehabilitation for the shoulder often incudes treatment of the neck, back, ribs, hips and pelvis.
Shoulder pain can significantly impact your day, it can even disturb your sleep. Whether you work in construction, at a desk or the health industry. Shoulder pain can affect you. Call us today to ask if we can help you with your shoulder pain on 0422 630 369.