Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Reasons for diagnosis: (Varacallo & Mair, 2019)
- Due to trauma or overuse which is usually unilateral (can be bilateral)
- Localized shoulder pain with an associated muscle weakness of supraspinatus, subscapularis, infraspinatus and teres minor
- Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain
- Aggravated by movements involving the shoulder (can be a pinching / stabbing sensation)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Shoulder
Reasons for diagnosis: (Alvarez & Rockwell, 2019)
- Localized pain at the shoulder with possible radiations
- Aggravated by movements involving the shoulder or when the affected muscle is palpated
- Due to trauma or overuse on the affected side
- Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain
Subacromial Bursitis (Shoulder)
Reasons for diagnosis: (Faruqi & Rizvi, 2019)
- Aggravated by movements involving the shoulder with a reduced range of motion
- Due to trauma or overuse which is usually unilateral (can be bilateral)
- Localized shoulder pain with a possibility of both redness and swelling in the area
- Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain
Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Reasons for diagnosis: (Diercks et al., 2014)
- Non traumatic and usually unilateral (can be bilateral)
- Localized pain around the acromion with multiple muscles that are hypertonic
- Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain
- Aggravated by lifting the affected arm
Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Reasons for diagnosis: (Spargoli, 2018)
- Non traumatic and usually unilateral (can be bilateral)
- Localized shoulder pain with supraspinatus muscle weakness
- Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain
- Aggravated by lifting the affected arm
Biceps Tendinopathy
Reasons for diagnosis: (Varacallo & Mair, 2019)
- Localized pain with possible radiation of pain into the shoulder
- Aggravated by movements involving the biceps with pain on range of motion
- Due to trauma or overuse which is usually unilateral (can be bilateral)
- Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain
How can The Melbourne Chiropractor help you?
Our practitioners offer various treatments and techniques which include:
- Chiropractic
- Remedial Massage
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- Ultrasound
- Sports Taping
- Exercise and Stretching protocols
Depending on your needs and situation our practitioners will guide you in the right direction when it comes to achieving your goals. Examination and diagnosis will have to be done before going ahead with a plan that best suits your complaint!
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