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Shoulder Pain Treatment
Market Harborough

Looking for a long-term solution to Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain and stiffness can be much more than just an inconvenience. It can affect your ability to do the things you love and make even the most simple of daily activities like reaching for the top shelf, getting undressed or even lying in bed a real struggle.

If you’re tired of temporary fixes, missing out on the things you want to do or having to rely on painkillers just to get through the day or have a good nights sleep – you’re in the right place.

Here at The Injury Clinic we’re dedicated to providing you with proven, effective, personalised shoulder pain treatment and rehabilitation that not only targets the root of your shoulder problem but protects against future issues too – helping you to reclaim a pain-free, more confident, active lifestyle.

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Causes of Shoulder Pain:

The shoulder is a complex joint, making it susceptible to various issues. Due to this, the occurrence of shoulder pain is common, affecting around 25% of the population at any given time. Common causes of shoulder pain include:

  • Rotator Cuff Tears and Injury
  • Tendinitis or Tendinopathy 
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Arthritis and Shoulder Joint Issues
  • Trapped Nerves
  • Shoulder Bursitis

Who We Can Help

We’ve successfully treated a wide range of people and different shoulder issues over the years, including:

  • Active People: Suffering from physical or sports related injuries like rotator cuff tears, strains, sprains and overuse injuries.
  • Office Workers:Experiencing shoulder pain or discomfort due to poor posture, prolonged computer use or repetitive movements and muscular imbalances.
  • Manual Workers:Dealing with shoulder strain and symptoms from lifting and receptive tasks.
  • Seniors:Facing age-related conditions like arthritis, calcific tendonitis or frozen shoulder.

We don’t claim to be able to help everyone with shoulder issues but if you can relate to any of the above, then we’ve the right shoulder treatment service for you.

What to do next

Whist shoulder pain can occur from acute sudden trauma, impact or sports related injury, the majority of shoulder issues we see here at The Injury Clinic occur for no specific reason or incident and are often more the result of poor posture, repetitive strain, overuse or muscle imbalances.

Understanding the root cause of your shoulder issue is key in taking the first step to overcoming pain and stiffness and confidently getting back to the activities that you enjoy most.

Symptoms of Shoulder Pain

Whether your issue has built up over time or is a more recent pain; shoulder pain can manifest in a number of ways, including:

  • Dull ache or sharp, shooting pain in the joint, shoulder blade or upper arm.
  • Limited range of movement or stiffness, especially when waking up or after resting.
  • Loss of strength or weakness in the shoulder or arm.
  • Swelling, inflammation or heat around the joint.
  • Pain that worsens with movement, particularly when reaching or lifting.

If these symptoms sound familiar – Don’t ignore them!

If left untreated, shoulder pain can often worsen overtime and even start to cause issues in other areas of the body such as your neck and upper back.

The Good News Is, We Can Help.

You don’t have to live with persistent, nagging shoulder pain or discomfort – there is something that can be done!

Despite shoulder issues being common, most kinds of shoulder pain, stiffness and injury can be successfully overcome with the right, effective treatment.

At The Injury Clinic we regularly help people suffering from one or more of the above symptoms and have a tried and tested approach to shoulder treatment and rehabilitation.

So, no matter the cause of your shoulder injury or your lifestyle (even if you’ve tried other approaches like the NHS route, massage, osteopathy or physiotherapy for shoulder pain before) it’s likely our team here at The Injury Clinic has seen your shoulder issue before and are here to provide effective, personalised care to help you overcome your shoulder pain and stiffness and guide you every step of the way back to better health and beyond.

Shoulder Pain FAQs

What does treatment for shoulder pain involve?

At our Market Harborough clinic, our team provides personalised and tailored treatment approaches to address your specific shoulder issue and needs, helping to ease your shoulder pain and prevent future issues too. Treatment typically focuses on:

  • Reducing pain and associated symptoms.
  • Education and home care advice.
  • Improving mobility and range of motion.
  • Strengthening and addressing muscle and postural imbalances.
  • Providing full recovery to prevent reoccurrence.

Treatment approaches offered can involve:

  • A range of hands-on therapy and treatments
  • Medical acupuncture
  • Electrotherapy modalities (ultrasound, shockwave therapy etc.)
  • Exercise rehabilitation (mobility and strengthening exercise)
  • Sports or activity-specific conditioning (where required)
Why does my shoulder click?

Clicking in the shoulder is natural and can be the result of a muscle, tendon or ligament moving or ‘flicking’ over bony parts of the shoulder or the presence of air or fluid inside the joint. This is usually nothing to be concerned about; however painful or persistent ‘clicking’ or ‘clunking’ should always be assessed and evaluated.

How do I know if my shoulder pain is severe?

The majority of shoulder issues are not severe, however; if you’re experiencing constant or intense pain that significantly affects your ability to move or use the arm, causes you to constantly wake at night or impairs daily tasks, your condition may be more severe. Severe shoulder issues may also be accompanied by numbness, tingling or weakness in the affect arm and require prompt attention.

When should I seek treatment for shoulder pain?

The truth is, most people ‘put up with’ shoulder pain for much longer than they need to before seeking treatment. 

Recovery for shoulder injuries can take several months. If you have been experiencing your shoulder symptoms for more than a week (without improvement), have reoccurring symptoms or are experience high levels of pain and discomfort, it’s crucial to seek advice early and gain an understanding of what is going on to further guide your recovery.

What are the best exercises for shoulder pain?

Exercise should form an essential part of your shoulder treatment to improve mobility and increase strength and stability in the shoulder for a full recovery. 

Doing the wrong exercises or at the wrong stage of your recovery however, can actually make your shoulder pain worse and even slow down your recovery time. Tempting as it may be, it’s important that you don’t ‘try’ any shoulder exercises you’ve seen and avoid aggravating movements and activities until you’ve been assessed by a medical professional.

Our team are trained to ensure that the exercises you receive are safe, achievable and appropriate throughout your recovery journey. We also have an onsite rehabilitation gym to support you back to full activity.

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Opening Hours

MONDAY 09:00 – 20:00
TUESDAY 09:00 – 20:00
WEDNESDAY 09:00 – 20:00
THURSDAY 09:00 – 20:00
FRIDAY 09:00 – 20:00
SATURDAY CLOSED
SUNDAY CLOSED

Reception hours 9am-5:30pm

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Got a question? Feel free to send us a message and one of the team will get back to you asap, if you’d like to talk to someone directly, give the clinic a call on 01858 390 065

Take the next step to better health today.

If you've suffered with pain for too long and are now ready to do something about it, get in contact with us today to see how we can best help you achieve better health.