What is causing my shoulder pain?

Why do you get Shoulder pain?

The shoulder is made up of many different soft tissue structures which include but are not limited to muscles, ligaments and tendons, bones and nerves in such a small area. This means the shoulder is highly susceptible to injury or localised trauma. Shoulder pain can be caused by structural or postural imbalances which can include rounded shoulders and muscle imbalances.

What Causes Shoulder Pain?

• Prolonged sitting or driving
• Overuse
• Postural changes
• Sporting injuries
• Direct trauma
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Underlying/Previous Injury

What are the most common shoulder complaints?

Subacromial Bursitis (Shoulder Inflammation)
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 on one side (can be both sides)
• Localized shoulder pain with possibility of redness and swelling in the area
• Affected activity 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 such as supraspinatus, teres minor/major and rear deltoid
• Affected activity due to pain
• Aggravated by lifting the affected arm

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 activity due to pain
• Aggravated by movements involving the shoulder (can be a pinching or 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 activity 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!

Bookings available online 24/7 using the link below https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now