Archive for the ‘Shoulder pain’ Category

common shoulder injuries we treat

Treatment of shoulder pain usually consists of joint mobilisations, sports massage and rehabilitation exercises

Pain at the shoulder joint

Rotator cuff injury

There are four muscles that make up the rotator
cuff muscle set. All of them directly attach from
the shoulder blade to the top of the arm
bone (humerus).

Rotator cuff injures can happen with direct trauma
or can gradually come on due to wear and tear.

They will classically cause pain with shoulder
movement, in particular, raising the arm straight
out in front or to the side.

Quite often the rotator cuff muscles are being
compressed by other strucutres and this can be
the cause of the pain.

Treatment is usually focused on releasing the
compression and strengthening the muscles.
If the muscles have torn then treatment will
focus on strengthening and rehabilitating the whole
shoulder joint.

Treatment is also aimed at correcting any other
biomechanical factors that may have lead to the injury
in the first place.

Joint mal-tracking

Joint mal-tracking is when the arm bone (humerus) does not slide, glide or roll corectly within the scapula (shoulder blade).

Pain is quite often experienced when raising the arm to the side and is parallel with the ground. Sharp pain and associated weakness can also be present with random movements.

Mal-tracking is not a dislocation as some people may think.

Pain patterns with joint mal-tracking vary dramatically. On certain days pain can be present most of the day. On other days, pain may be very mild or not even noticed.

Treatment is relatively quick and in some cases can be almost instantaneous with joint mobilisations. Soft tissue massage is also a great treatment to help release tight structures that are pulling on the joint.

Referred pain from the neck

It is quite common to experience pain in the shoulder
which is being caused by the neck. This is called
referred pain.

Referred pain can be caused due to nerve entrapment,
tight muscles known as trigger points or inflammation.

Most referred shoulder joint pain is as a result of a trapped
nerve in the neck. Assessment and treatment is aimed
at the cervical spine which can often bring immediate relief
to the pain experienced within the shoulder.

Rehabilitation exercises and further treatment are then
recommended to help prevent re-occurrence.

Pain is usually sharp and as a result of movement.
Pins and needles and muscle weakness may also be
a factor.

Read more about neck problems
causing shoulder pain click here

Other shoulder injuries that we treat….

• Muscle tears
• Shoulder dislocations
• Post-op rehabilitation
• Ligament damage

For more information on pain in a particular region of the body then please see below

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treatment

How we treat

Our treatment may involve

• Joint mobilisations
• Sports massage
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Postural assessment and correction
• Deep tissue release
• Strengthening and stretching

For more details on how we treat please click here

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What else we do at James Grigg Centres

Injury treatment | Sports massage | Personal training

Southampton Centre

Based in Hedge End just 2 minutes from
junction 7 on the M27

27 Wellstead Way
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2LE

Phone – 02380 014081
Email – southampton@jamesgrigg.co.uk

Salisbury Centre

Based inside the Raymond McEnhill Stadium
just 5 minutes from Salisbury City Centre

The Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Partridge Way
Old Sarum
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 6PU

Phone – 01722 440688
Email – salisbury@jamesgrigg.co.uk

New Forest Centre

Based in the heart of the new forest
just a short drive from Downton and Fordingbridge.

The Bungalow
Hatchett Green
Hale
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 2NB

Phone – 01725 530196
Email – newforest@jamesgrigg.co.uk