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Shoulder Pain Treatment in Sydney \u2014 Sports Chiropractic Assessment and Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shoulder pain in Sydney is a broad category covering a wide range of presentations \u2014 from rotator cuff<\/a> issues and subacromial impingement to instability, acromioclavicular joint problems, and biceps tendinopathy. Getting the right assessment from the start makes a significant difference to how effectively the problem can be managed.<\/p>\n

At Tensegrity Sports Clinics<\/a>, our sports chiropractors<\/a> assess shoulder pain in the context of the whole upper limb and thorax \u2014 because the shoulder doesn\u2019t work in isolation.<\/p>\n

Common shoulder presentations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rotator cuff tendinopathy<\/h4>\n

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilise the shoulder joint and control its movement. Tendinopathy in any of these muscles \u2014 most commonly the supraspinatus, and it can produce pain with overhead activities, lifting, and lying on the affected side at night.<\/p>\n

Subacromial pain syndrome<\/h4>\n

Previously called \u201cimpingement,\u201d this term describes pain arising from the structures within the subacromial space (the gap between the top of the shoulder blade and the head of the humerus). Symptoms are typically aggravated by reaching overhead or across the body.<\/p>\n

AC joint pain<\/h4>\n

The acromioclavicular joint sits at the top of the shoulder. It can be injured acutely (often in contact sports or a fall onto the shoulder) or become symptomatic from degenerative change. Pain is typically localised to the top of the shoulder and reproduced by cross-body movements.<\/p>\n

Shoulder instability<\/h4>\n

Instability can range from subtle hypermobility to frank recurrent dislocation. It\u2019s more common in overhead athletes (swimmers, throwers, racquet sports) and in those with hypermobile joints. A thorough assessment is important to distinguish instability from other shoulder pain causes, as management approaches differ.<\/p>\n

What does a sports chiropractic shoulder assessment involve?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A thorough shoulder assessment at Tensegrity includes:<\/p>\n