Shoulder Pain
This page is dedicated to supporting patients with Shoulder Pain by providing practical tools and strategies to help manage and, in many cases, resolve the condition.If your symptoms do not improve within 6 weeks with these measures, or if the symptoms are particularly severe, it may be appropriate to seek medical advise and see if a steroid injection is appropriate
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is the most common cause of shoulder pain worldwide. It is typically felt during certain movements such as reaching in front, placing your arm behind your back, or performing overhead activities.
In most cases, there is no specific injury or trauma. Common causes include age, overuse, and occupations or activities that involve frequent overhead movement.
The good news is that shoulder impingement often improves with simple exercises, rest, and over-the-counter pain relief. Click the link below to view a set of common exercises that can help manage shoulder impingement.
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Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder impingement is the most common cause of shoulder pain worldwide. It is typically felt during certain movements such as reaching in front, placing your arm behind your back, or performing overhead activities.
In most cases, there is no specific injury or trauma. Common causes include age, overuse, and occupations or activities that involve frequent overhead movement.
The good news is that shoulder impingement often improves with simple exercises, rest, and over-the-counter pain relief.
Click the link below to view a set of common exercises that can help manage shoulder impingement.
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Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear is characterised by a sudden loss of movement in the shoulder. This happens when the tendon tears and is no longer attached to the arm bone, meaning the shoulder can no longer function effectively as a lever.
Tears can occur due to trauma, or as part of the natural ageing process, where the tendons gradually weaken and become more prone to tearing.
In some cases, a tear may heal naturally with physiotherapy, and injection therapy can also be used to help reduce pain and support recovery. However, if these treatments are ineffective, surgery may need to be considered.
Click the link below to see common exercises that can help with a rotator cuff tear.