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Shoulder Pain Explained...

Treatments we offer 
Common symptoms 
Areas of shoulder pain 
Causes of shoulder pain 
Tips to manage your shoulder pain
 

Common symptoms of shoulder pain

Deep dull ache 
Catching, locking or giving way of joint 
Pain referring into arm, neck or head

Excessive stiffness especially in the morning or with prolonged posture
Sharp localised pain during specific movements 
Constant pain 

Treatments for shoulder pain

Education
Rehabilitation exercise prescription
Massage 
Manual therapy

Areas of shoulder pain

Deep pain in the knee joint 
Inner/ outer or back of the knee
Sharp shooting pain down leg 

Causes of shoulder pain

Repeated poor movement patterns 
Traumatic injury (e.g. sports tackle, impact injury)
Weakness or muscular imbalance of surrounding muscles
Arthritis
Tendinopathy
Inactivity
Post vaccination pain
Frozen shoulder 
Rotator cuff injuries

Tips to manage your shoulder pain

Stay active with gentle movement  
Relative rest (e.g. reducing painful movements) 
Follow your prescribed treatment plan
Stay positive 
Try avoid prolonged postures 
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