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Shoulder Complaints & Rotator Cuff

Shoulder pain can be debilitating, affecting sleep and daily activities. We assess the full kinetic chain, from the neck and thoracic spine to the shoulder complex itself, to identify contributors and provide effective treatment.

Chiropractor assessing a patient's shoulder and rotator cuff at Synergy Body & Spine Clinic
Understanding Shoulder Complaints & Rotator Cuff

What's Going On?

Shoulder pain can be debilitating, affecting your sleep, work, and everyday activities. The shoulder is a highly mobile joint, which makes it vulnerable to a range of problems, from rotator cuff strains and impingement to frozen shoulder and general wear and tear.

Because the shoulder doesn't work in isolation, we assess the full kinetic chain, from the neck and thoracic spine to the shoulder complex itself. Dysfunction higher up the chain can contribute to shoulder problems, so treating the shoulder effectively often means addressing these related areas too.

Symptoms

Common Signs

Recognising the symptoms is the first step toward effective treatment.

Pain when lifting the arm overhead or reaching behind
Discomfort when sleeping on the affected side
Weakness in the arm or shoulder
Reduced range of motion or stiffness
Clicking, catching, or locking sensations
Treatment

How We Treat It

Treatment addresses both the shoulder and any contributing areas along the kinetic chain:

Assessment of the neck, thoracic spine, and shoulder complex
Targeted adjustments to improve joint mechanics
Soft tissue work and rehabilitation of the rotator cuff
Movement retraining and progressive loading advice

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