Shoulder

FAQs

Shoulder pain, explained.

Q: "I can't lift my arm up. My shoulder really hurts when I try. What's going on?"

A: Provided you have had no recent trauma, then it is likely to be a soft tissue injury (muscle, tendon) to your shoulder. This can limit your shoulder movements as well as cause pain. Call your trusted Physiotherapist or Myotherapist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. They will determine whether you need a referral to a GP for further investigations.

Q: “I’m experiencing pain or sensation which travels to my foot. What’s going on?”

Please see you GP immediately to rule out the possibility of a stroke. Otherwise this is commonly due to nerve irritation as a result of a neck issue. This can be treated by a Physiotherapist or Myotherapist.

Q: "My shoulders are really tight and aching. Any advice?"

A: Yes. This could be due to muscular tension in your shoulders, as well as a lack of strength. A remedial massage can help to remedy the tension. Following this, supervised exercises performed with either a Physiotherapist, Myotherapist, Exercise Physiologist or Personal Trainer will also reduce or prevent the recurrence of these symptoms.

Q:”My x-rays show that I have a disc problems and arthritis. Is this curable?”

A: As a rule of thumb, any degenerative changes in your spine are not reversible. However this does not necessarily mean that your symptoms cannot be improved. Your x-ray results do not always match up with your symptoms. It is common for people to have extensive changes in their spine, but are relatively asymptomatic.