Understanding Shoulder Pain – How Physiotherapy Can Help

Shoulder pain is a frequent problem that can affect people of all ages, impairing daily activities and causing substantial suffering. Southgate Physio in North London offers shoulder pain treatment to help individuals regain strength, and mobility, and minimise pain, addressing injuries and underlying disorders.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Rotator Cuff Injuries: These are some of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff is a set of muscles and tendons that support the shoulder joint. Overuse, trauma, and deterioration can all cause injuries.

Frozen Shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a disorder that causes shoulder stiffness and pain. It typically develops gradually and can take months to resolve.

Shoulder Impingement: When you elevate your arm, the shoulder blade puts pressure on the surrounding soft tissues. It might cause discomfort and impede movement.

Arthritis: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can affect the shoulder joint, causing discomfort, swelling, and decreased range of motion.

How Can Physiotherapy Help?

Physiotherapy is an extremely effective and integral part of treatment for shoulder pain. Southgate Physio’s skilled physiotherapists employ a number of treatments to address the underlying cause of your pain and encourage healing. Here’s how physiotherapy can help:

Assessment and Diagnosis: Our physiotherapists will do a complete evaluation to establish the root cause of your shoulder pain. Physical exams, medical history reviews, and diagnostic tests may all be part of this process.

Personalised Treatment Plan: Based on the examination, we will create a treatment plan suited to your unique needs. This strategy could involve a combination of manual treatment, exercises, and other modalities.

Manual Therapy: Techniques, such as joint mobilisation and soft tissue massage, can help relieve pain, increase mobility, and promote healing.

Exercise Therapy: Specific exercises are used to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder, increase flexibility, and restore function. These activities are critical for long-term rehabilitation and avoiding future injury.

Ultrasound and TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation): Are two electrotherapy modalities that can help relieve pain and inflammation.

Education and Advice: Our physiotherapists will give you vital information on posture, ergonomics, and activity adjustment to help you avoid additional injury and manage your condition successfully.

At Southgate Physio, we combine expert knowledge with the latest treatment techniques to help you recover quickly and safely. Our physiotherapy treatment for shoulder injuries is bespoke to each patient’s needs, ensuring optimal outcomes. If you have shoulder pain, don’t let it hold you back. Contact Southgate Physio today to arrange an appointment and begin your journey to recovery.

For more information on our services or to book an appointment, please visit our website or contact us directly. If you want to know more, feel free to get in touch with us by calling 0208 3686767 or emailing us at info@southgatephysio.co.uk

Physiotherapy Services We Offer

Our clinic offers a wide range of treatments that are all recommended and tailored to everyone who comes and visits us. Our range of treatments complements the body and mind, helping to keep you pain and injury-free, delivering preventative measures to maintain your well-being and enhance your performance levels.

Our main aim is to restore your personal well-being so you can enjoy an active, healthy, and pain-free life. Click on any of the services to find out a little more about each treatment and understand if it might be right for you.

• Home Visit Physiotherapy
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Injuries Treatment
• Pain Management
• Pilates
• Acupuncture
• Shockwave Therapy
• Theraflex
• Pre and Post Operative Rehabilitation
• Elderly Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Online Video Consultation
• Sports Physiotherapy