Shoulders

Understanding Common Shoulder Issues
Our Osteopaths At Old Gore Farm, are here to help you understand and manage common shoulder issues. Here’s a simple guide to these conditions, their common causes, and how osteopathy can make a difference.

Rotator Cuff Injuries
An injury to the group of muscles and tendons stabilising the shoulder joint, often caused by repetitive overhead movements, trauma, or ageing.

Common Causes: Repetitive overhead activities, trauma, or the natural ageing process.

Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Characterised by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, this condition often develops gradually. It may follow an injury, surgery, or occur without a clear cause. Risk factors include diabetes and prolonged immobility.

Common Causes: Injury, surgery, diabetes, or extended periods of immobility.

Shoulder Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac in the shoulder, usually resulting from repetitive stress, injury, or prolonged pressure. It often occurs alongside other shoulder issues.

Common Causes: Repetitive stress, injury, or prolonged pressure.

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles are compressed or irritated by the shoulder bones during arm movements. Common causes include repetitive overhead activities or poor posture.

Common Causes: Overhead activities, poor posture, or repetitive movements.

Shoulder Dislocation
Happens when the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) comes out of the shoulder socket, typically due to trauma or sudden impact, such as during sports or accidents.

Common Causes: Trauma or sudden impact, often from sports or accidents.

Shoulder Instability
Characterised by a loose shoulder joint that is prone to partial or complete dislocations. This condition can result from trauma, repetitive strain, or congenital factors.

Common Causes: Trauma, repetitive strain, or congenital factors.

Tendonitis
Inflammation of a tendon in the shoulder, usually caused by repetitive movements, overuse, or sudden injury. It often affects the rotator cuff tendons.

Common Causes: Repetitive movements, overuse, or sudden injury.

Labral Tears
Tears in the labrum, the cartilage that cushions the shoulder socket, can occur due to traumatic injuries, repetitive shoulder movements, or as part of the ageing process.

Common Causes: Trauma, repetitive movements, or ageing.

How Osteopathy At Old Gore Farm Can Help
Our skilled osteopaths are dedicated to offering gentle and effective care tailored to your specific needs.

We use a variety of osteopathic techniques to address shoulder pain, enhance mobility, and promote natural healing. By focusing on the underlying causes of your discomfort, we aim to alleviate your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.

Our personalised approach ensures that each treatment plan supports your body’s natural recovery processes. If you’re struggling with any of these shoulder issues, please get in touch with us to learn how we can assist you on your path to recovery.