• North Adelaide
  • North Adelaide
  • North Adelaide
  • North Adelaide

Testimonials

Nick Ward, 24 year old Division 1 reserves football player:
“Gait Scan has led to a pronounced increase in my biomechanical comfort, and instilled a confidence in my body that was previously remiss – I’m finally able to do what I want now!”

Matt Beilby, 21 year old Uni-student and athlete:
“I had the Gait Scan at North Adelaide Physio due to a hip injury ad since then have had no problems with back or leg pains. The scan was easy to use and highlighted the incorrect alignment of my feet. I only wish I’d found them sooner.”

Joey Setiawan, hockey player and ex soldier:
“For years without knowing it, my incorrect posture and flat feet have caused me needless pain with injuries to the Achilles tendon, hamstrings and lower back. North Adelaide Physio helped me address these problems and my daily life has improved immeasurably as a result. It has made a crucial difference to my life!”

Steven Skinner, 57, Engineer
“Before I came to North Adelaide Physio I had balance issues, tingling in my hands, my vision was impaired and regularly suffered nausea. The treatment at North Adelaide Physio has been first class and since receiving treatment I can wear my glasses a lot less and have not suffered nausea for three months. It has allowed me to do to more physical work and get back on with my regular lifestyle. I would recommend their services to anyone requiring physiotherapy”

Shoulder Pain

Print

Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common, and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. As the shoulder has a high degree of flexibility, it is therefore less stable and more prone to injuries than other joints of the body.
Since the nerves that supply the shoulder and arm originate from the neck and upper spine, conditions such as Vertebral Dysfunction commonly contribute to pain in the shoulder.

Physiotherapists can assist with the following shoulder conditions:


Chronic Shoulder Pain and Stiffness
Shoulder Muscle Spasm and Tension
Rotator Cuff Disorders such as tears and strains
Frozen Shoulder
Arthritis of the Shoulder

Diagnosis of Shoulder Pain

In order to determine the cause of your pain, your Physiotherapist will conduct a full physical, orthopaedic and neurological examination of the shoulder, cervical and thoracic spine.

You will be asked to perform shoulder range of motion and muscle strength tests. Where the pain is felt, both at rest and during movement of the shoulder, provides important clues as to the cause of the shoulder pain. It may also be necessary to undergo specialized diagnostic tests such as XRay, Ultrasound and/or MRI scans.

Treatment of Shoulder Pain

The initial objective of all shoulder injuries is to relieve pain and inflammation. Whilst many doctors will recommend non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and swelling, the benefit obtained by applying ice-packs can be equally, if not more beneficial.

As your shoulder begins to heal, it is vitally important to restore range of movement, and later to improve muscle strength so as to stabilize the shoulder and help prevent further injury and aggravation.

Your Physiotherapist will be able to assist you with suitable shoulder range of motion exercises and shoulder strengthening and rehabilitation exercises during your recovery.