Osteopathic Treatment for Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a complex joint and pain can occur due to injury of many different structures. One of the most common muscular injuries in the shoulder is to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff are a group of muscles which stabilise the shoulder joint, they can become easily injured in sports or repetitive movements of the arm. Alongside pain people often experience weakness and limited movement in the shoulder, you may find it difficult to perform activities involving raising the arm or simple movements such as putting a coat on.
Occasionally ligaments or the capsule around the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) can become damaged, this can often be due to a traumatic onset such as a fall on an outstretched hand. It can be very painful and people will often notice ‘poping’, ‘clicking’ or painful catching in the shoulder. This type of fall can also typically affect a small joint called the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), pain is often felt over the ACJ at the tip of the shoulder. Movements involving reaching across the body can be painful.
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) occurs in about 3-5% of the population. It is a very painful condition and can be classified into three stages. ‘Freezing’, this is the first stage characterised by progressive loss of shoulder movement and an increase in pain (especially at night). The shoulder still has some range but is limited by both pain and stiffness. ‘Frozen’, this is the second stage where one has a greatly decreased range of shoulder movement. During the early part of this stage, there is still a substantial amount of pain. Toward the end of this stage, however, pain decreases. ‘Thawing’, in the final satge there is a big decrease in pain, especially at night. There is still a limited range of movement, but ability to complete daily activities involving overhead motion is improving at a rapid rate. The cause of frozen shoulder is not well understood, there is an increased incidence with conditions such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
With careful examination and testing, Osteopaths are able to determine the cause of your shoulder pain and if appropriate will be able to treat the condition accordingly with manual therapy and exercise prescription.
Tali Rayner M.Ost
Tali Rayner graduated from the British School of Osteopathy obtaining a Masters Degree in Osteopathy. Since graduating she has also completed training in Acupuncture and Medical dry needling lead by Dr Anthony Campbell.
She is registered with the General Osteopathic Council as well as the British Osteopathic Association. She has worked in a number of clinical settings including working with a professional rugby and football team.
Tali is structural in her approach to osteopathic assessments and uses a variety of treatment techniques including medical dry needling in conjunction with osteopathic techniques.
As part of your assessment Tali will assess work related ergonomic issuesor sport related training techniques, which may be contributing and maintaining injuries and pain. Tali will prescribe exercises as part of your rehabilitation and stabilisation of an injury or longer term postural complaint.
Appointment Times (at Fybre Fitness): Wednesday 5-9pm and Friday 7-11am
Testimonials:
Before I saw Tali, I suffered chronic and consistent sciatic pain. Her specialist treatment immediately alleviated the worst symptoms and quickly enabled me to return to the fully active lifestyle I had missed. Friendly and highly skilled, Tali takes the time to put her patients at ease and discuss their needs. She also directs you to everyday exercises and lifestyle changes that strengthen the body against future injury. Thank you Tali.
– V. George
For the first time in the last 6 years I am beginning to walk without pain and without the anticipation of pain when I come to stairs or other more challenging activities . . . . I would highly recommend Tali to anyone considering osteopathy.
– A. Sharman
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For an appointment or further questions please call 020 7206 2625 or email info@ltosteo.co.uk