Shoulder Pain Treatment Brisbane
Get specialist shoulder pain treatment in Brisbane
Shoulder pain can have a number of causes including impingement, subluxation or dislocation, bursitis, tears of ligaments or the rotator cuff tendons or general inflammation. Your All Care Physiotherapist will perform a specific assessment and diagnose the problem with your shoulder and implement the best treatment to get you back to recovery.
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body, allowing for a large range of movement. One of the reasons for this mobility is the anatomy of the shoulder joint – a ball (humeral head) joining with a shallow socket (glenoid). While this structure allows for the great degree of shoulder movement we get, it also makes the shoulder an inherently unstable joint meaning that the risk of shoulder dislocation is relatively high in comparison to other joints.
How can Physiotherapy help your shoulder?
While only surgery can improve the passive stability of the shoulder if there has been labral or ligament damage, physiotherapy can assist with improving the active stability of the shoulder. This is done by strengthening up the muscles surrounding the shoulder to compensate for the loss of passive stability caused by structural damage. A carefully planned and gradually progressed shoulder rehabilitation program can have very positive effects in strengthening and stabilising the shoulder and enabling the patient to return to normal function and activity over time.
Physiotherapy is very effective at managing a shoulder that has only dislocated once or has only subluxed (partially dislocated). Additionally, if structural damage has occurred but an athlete wants to wait until the end of the season for surgical management, a physiotherapist can assist with rehabilitation and techniques so that the season can be completed and surgery delayed.
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The recovery from a rotator cuff injury or other shoulder injuries, unfortunately, can take weeks to months. Physiotherapy treatment can help to improve the recovery rate and prevent a recurrence, and generally includes:
- RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation)
- Anti-inflammatories
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation
- Soft tissue release
- Dry needling
- Shoulder joint mobilisations
- Specific shoulder muscle strengthening program
Frequently ASked Questions
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Contact All Care Physiotherapy Today
Don’t let your shoulder pain go untreated. At All Care Physiotherapy, our aim is to ensure you’re able to get the treatment you need when you need it. Our convenient inner-city clinic is open outside of normal working hours so that you can make appointments at times that suit you – even during lunch. Contact us today to start your treatment program.