Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is by far one of the most common joints presented in our clinic, with reports of it being the 3rd most common musculoskeletal complaint by Australians, and affecting a mammoth 22% of the Australian population.

Common symptoms include day-to-day difficulties such as taking off clothing and switching off the bedside light, through to sport-related symptoms such as pain on bench presses or pitching a ball.

Common conditions we see and treat include:

• Rotator cuff strains, tears and tendinopathies

• Labral lesions and tears

• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

• Impingement and bursitis

• Shoulder instability and dislocations

• Fractures of the clavicle and humerus

• Posture-related shoulder pain

• Neck-related shoulder pain

• Pre and post shoulder surgery

Our expert team of physiotherapists will closely assess your shoulder to determine a diagnosis and develop an understanding of contributing factors. Soft tissue therapy and dry needling may be utilised to decrease pain and promote healing, along with other manual therapy techniques. A specialised exercise plan will be developed to mobilise, stretch, and  strengthen specific areas as required. Our physiotherapists will work closely with your GP and orthopaedic surgeons if this is necessary. Most importantly, our physios will allow you to feel in control of your shoulder injury or pain, and with a plan of management that is in line with latest research and clinical effectiveness. 

Additional Treatment Methods Offered by Our Physiotherapists:

• Dry Needling

• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation