Peacock Pain & Injury Clinic

Shoulder Pain

Understanding Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is a common ailment that can significantly impact your ability to perform daily activities, from lifting objects to reaching overhead. The shoulder is a complex joint, and pain can result from a variety of issues, including injuries, overuse, and underlying conditions.

Our clinic specialises in diagnosing and treating shoulder pain to help you regain function and live pain-free.

Types of shoulder pain

Acute Shoulder Pain: Sudden onset of pain, often due to injury or trauma.
Chronic Shoulder Pain: Persistent pain lasting longer than three months, often requiring ongoing management.
Referred Shoulder Pain: Pain originating from another part of the body, such as the neck, but felt in the shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Pain: Pain specifically associated with the muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder joint.

Common Causes

Injury (muscle strain, fractures or dislocation)
Overuse and repetitive movements
Muscular imbalances
Poor posture
Degenerative diseases e.g. osteoarthritis

Symptoms

Sharp or Dull Pain: Varies from intense, stabbing pain to a continuous, dull ache in the shoulder.
Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty moving the shoulder or lifting the arm.
Weakness in the Shoulder: Reduced strength, making it hard to perform daily tasks.
Swelling and Tenderness: Inflammation and sensitivity around the shoulder joint.
Pain Radiating Down the Arm: Discomfort extending from the shoulder to the arm or hand.

Treatment

Hands-on therapy:

joint mobilisations,
soft tissue techniques (such as massage, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release).

Personalised rehabilitation exercises:

areas you specifically need to strengthen or stretch
improving muscle and joint control
sport-specific training

Acupuncture / dry needling
Postural and ergonomic advice

Common Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Tendinitis
Labral Tears
Dislocated Shoulder

Shoulder Pain

Understanding Shoulder Pain

Types of shoulder pain

Common Causes

Symptoms

Treatment

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