SHOULDER PAIN

It’s referred to as the shoulder complex for a reason. There’s a lot going on in the shoulder. It consists of 4 separate joints that connect the arm to the trunk and allow multi-axial movement. Although there are complexities, we distinguish what is involved with clinical assessment.

Due to the close proximity and shared muscle connections, it’s common to have shoulder and neck pain concurrently. We provide a thorough assessment to determine exactly what tissues are involved and how to best address the condition. Our goal is to help resolve the issue and prevent it from returning, not just mask the pain. You should be able to use your arm to lift, carry, push, pull, and throw. And we want to help you do that!

Based on the condition and clinical presentation, we provide education and interventions to alleviate pain and restore range of motion, strength, and functional use of the shoulder and entire arm. Treatment interventions typically include joint mobilization, dry needling, and exercises specific for each individual case. We do not have a “cookie cutter” approach. Our patients receive personalized care that is curated specifically for them, with the intention of guiding them to a better position they were in prior to the injury.

The more common shoulder conditions we see and treat include:

• • Impingement syndrome
  • Shoulder instability
  • Rotator cuff tears and tendinitis
  • Biceps tendinitis
  • Labrum tears
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)