Shoulder Pain Relief

Shoulder pain can take many forms. You may notice is when you’re reaching toward the top shelf to put dishes away or when you’re struggling to find a comfortable position to sleep in without feeling a dull aching pain in your shoulder and neck. 

It can show up as a result of an injury, making you feel as if your shoulder is immobile. There are numerous reasons why someone may experience shoulder pain, and the severity can range from the temporary discomfort of a pulled muscle to the agonizing bone-on-bone friction of arthritis. Whatever the case may be, Central Physiotherapy & Massage is dedicated to help you get shoulder pain relief. 

Your shoulder is capable of accomplishing many physical feats, and has the greatest range of all the joints in your body. However, with its complexities also comes the possibilities of pain and discomfort. It is a “ball-and-socket” joint, meaning the head of the upper arm bone, or “humerus,” fits perfectly in the corresponding space within the shoulder blade, or “scapula.” The ends of the bone are protected by a thick layer of cartilage, protecting the bones from rubbing together. Fluid-filled sacs called “bursae” also protect the tendons from rubbing against the bones. Tendons attach the bones in the shoulder to a set of bones, known as the rotator cuff. If something goes wrong with the intricacies that make up the mechanical interplay of the shoulder, pain can result.

The type of pain you feel in your shoulder can vary, depending on what is causing it. Pain from impingement, for example, typically occurs as you raise your arm up, and begins at a certain point in the range of motion. Pain resulting from a degenerated shoulder may create persistent aches every time you move your arm in certain directions. Acute injuries can result in sudden and intense pains that make it impossible for you to move your shoulder at all. 

Physiotherapy is a natural, easy, and comfortable way to find relief for shoulder pain, without the need for harmful drugs or invasive surgery. Your Physiotherapist at Central Physiotherapy & Massage have treated a number of conditions resulting in shoulder pain, with patients finding improvement and relief after just a few short sessions – and sometimes less!

Our Physiotherapists are trained in shoulder movement, and trained to pinpoint the cause of your pain through a variety of diagnostic techniques. During your assessment, we will examine your range of motion, strength, coordination, your medical history, joint mobility, and mechanics of your joint motion.

Once we have established the cause of your shoulder pain, we can create a specialized combination of physiotherapy methods to manage and relieve your pain. 

Don’t let your shoulder pain limit your physical abilities any longer!  Our team will get you the help you need to start living your normal life once again. Contact Us today to schedule your appointment and get started on your path toward pain relief.