Understanding your shoulder
The shoulder is made up of bones, tendons, muscles and ligaments working together to give you a huge range of movement. Understanding how they fit together is the starting point for diagnosis and treatment.
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can disrupt everyday life. We find the cause and create a plan to get you moving freely again.
Understanding shoulder pain
Everyone’s shoulder pain is different, so it’s important to look closely at what’s causing it.
Common causes
Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common, from repetitive strain or a sudden injury. Frozen shoulder, tendon problems and osteoarthritis can also cause long-term pain and stiffness.
A personal approach
We assess your shoulder as part of the whole picture, taking into account your medical history, lifestyle and symptoms, so treatment is designed to restore movement and ease pain.
Osteopathy for shoulder health
We use hands-on techniques to relieve tension, improve circulation and help the shoulder move better. Treatment eases muscle tension and improves flexibility, whether you’re an athlete or want to manage everyday tasks more comfortably.
Common shoulder conditions
A quick guide to the shoulder problems we see most often.
Rotator cuff injuries
Common in people who do repetitive arm or overhead movements. Treatment combines hands-on work and targeted exercise to ease pain and restore strength.
Frozen shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis can severely restrict movement and cause significant pain. Gentle mobilisation and stretching help recover movement step by step.
After a dislocation
Once a dislocation has been treated medically, rehabilitation helps you recover safely, rebuild strength and reduce the risk of it happening again.
Our whole-person approach
Thorough diagnosis
A detailed consultation and examination to find the source of your pain. Shoulder pain is often linked to your neck, upper back and ribs, so we look at all of them.
Hands-on treatment
Soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and stretching to reduce pain, release tension and improve movement.
Personal rehabilitation
Tailored exercises and lifestyle advice to strengthen your shoulder, prevent re-injury and help you manage your own health.
Your first appointment includes a full assessment and your first treatment. Book now to start your recovery.
When to get urgent help
Osteopathy isn’t the right first step if you have:
- Shoulder or arm pain with chest pain, shortness of breath or sweating
- A shoulder that looks deformed after a fall or injury
- Sudden inability to lift the arm after an injury
Chest pain with arm pain needs a 999 call. For a suspected dislocation or fracture, go to A&E.
Other conditions we treat
Lower back pain
Acute and chronic backache, lumbago and sciatica.
Neck pain & headaches
Neck pain, headaches, migraines and nerve pain.
Elbow pain
Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and repetitive strain.
Hip pain
Arthritis, bursitis, strains and tendon pain.
Knee pain
Sports injuries, arthritic knees and tendon pain.
Pregnancy, new mum & baby
Care through pregnancy, after birth and for your baby.