Shoulder impingement is a very common condition that is frequently seen by physiotherapists. The shoulder joint is complex, with many different structures providing a very large range of movement while maintaining stability throughout range. Shoulder impingement refers to when some of these structures become pinched in the...
Earlier this year a patient attended an appointment with a history of shoulder pain that had been present for several years following an injury at the gym. He had tried physiotherapy before and had extensive work on his rotator cuff and scapular biomechanics and had also...
What is a trapped/pinched nerve? Nerves typically become irritated either by being overstretched or compressed. A ‘pinched’ or ‘trapped’ nerve refers to a nerve that has become compressed. Disc bulges frequently cause nerve compression because the bulge in the disc can narrow the space where the...
What is a Frozen Shoulder? The shoulder ‘capsule’ is the name given to the connective tissue which holds the ball and socket of the shoulder together. Frozen shoulder (or ‘adhesive capsulitis’) is the term used to describe a tightening of the connective tissue which limits the...
Are you getting- - Pain with moving the arm such as when putting on a jacket, fastening a bra, or reaching into your back pocket? - Pain when reaching overhead or lifting objects? - Weakness with shoulder movements? Here’s How to Help Yourself - If you have sustained an injury,...
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