Shoulder Pain Solutions: How Osteopathy Offers Relief and Restoration

The cause of shoulder pain may originate within the shoulder itself or radiate from other parts of the body.

If you experience pain while lifting your arm overhead or during daily activities like wearing a jacket or placing objects on a shelf, it could be due to tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) affecting the muscle control of the joint.

Other potential causes include arthritis, radiating pain from the neck (due to Cervical Spondylosis), organ system dysfunctions (such as an enlarged liver, often causing pain in the right shoulder), or stress (related to work or other factors).

At Osteopathy Kolkata, we address shoulder pain using industry-standard treatment protocols such as the Spencer's Technique and Muscle Energy Technique, combined with the holistic approach of Osteopathic Diagnosis and Treatment. We consider the entire body to identify the root cause of the pain, aiming to prevent its recurrence and promote lasting relief.

After treatment, patients are also encouraged to engage in targeted exercises aimed at strengthening weak structures, thus fortifying the shoulder joint against dysfunction and pain.

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(Note: Sever stabbing pain is caused by partial or complete tear of the muscle(s) of the shoulder joint, accompanied with swelling and redness of the region. In these circumstances you should immediately seek advice from an Orthopedic Surgeon before an Osteopathic consultation.)

Continue if you would like to know more about the causes of shoulder pain in detail:

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis (Impingement Syndrome), Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) and Biceps tendonitis Distinguishing each of the conditions is performed by specific orthopedic test, but often these conditions are found to overlap. Some common symptoms faced due to these conditions are:

Acromioclavicular and Glenohumeral Disorders

Pain caused by these conditions are often indicative of arthritis of the joint (Age group at risk: 40-65years). For differential diagnosis of these condition, X-Ray imaging becomes necessary. Some common symptoms faced:

Referred Pain

Shoulder pain in these conditions has its root cause either in the scapula (shoulder blade) or in the liver, gallbladder, or biliary region. Due to nerve innervation, dysfunction of remote structures can become the cause of shoulder pain.

There could be other potential causes for shoulder pain apart from the ones discussed in this article. Careful diagnosis by a certified medical professional is required before proceeding with any form of treatment.

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(Note: This article should not be used as a diagnostic tool. It is solely for general information regarding shoulder pain and its potential causes. Some causes are beyond the scope of this short article and therefore have not been included.)