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Shoulder Pain Treatment At Active X Edinburgh

Shoulder pain can result from various conditions, including rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, and frozen shoulder. Active X provides targeted osteopathic and massage treatments to alleviate shoulder pain and restore proper joint function. Our approach is designed to reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and strengthen supporting muscles.
How common is shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain is a common complaint in the UK, affecting up to 26% of adults at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent among individuals who perform repetitive overhead activities, such as athletes and manual laborers. Conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis and bursitis are frequent causes of shoulder pain.
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How to relieve Shoulder pain

Stay active

Movement is medicine. While it’s tempting to rest, remaining active as your pain permits is vital. The type and intensity of activity is dependent on whether your pain is new or chronic, our team can help you build a comfortable but healing exercise plan.

Should you use painkillers?

Clinical guidance on medication is shifting. Recent evidence suggests anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) may actually interfere with the body’s natural healing process and prolong recovery. Opioids present a risk of dependency and mask symptoms rather than resolving the root cause.

Professional Treatment

There is strong clinical evidence that manual therapies, including osteopathy, physiotherapy, and massage therapy, are highly effective for relieving shoulder pain.

What causes it?

It’s highly unlikely to be caused by any sort of disease process. These are rarely the cause. But it is possible; so it’s worth consulting an experienced clinician if your pain persists for more than a few days.

Non-specific Shoulder pain

If you’ve been told your shoulder pain is ‘non-specific’, it just means there isn’t one single diagnosis that explains everything. Most shoulder pain stems from a combination of factors. Our approach is to move past the vague labels and identify the specific mechanisms - the ‘why’ behind the pain - so we can treat it effectively.

Diagnosis versus Functional Assessment

While a diagnosis typically identifies a single source of pain, like a rotator cuff strain or bursitis, our Functional Assessment (FA) takes a broader view. Instead of looking for one isolated cause, the FA pinpoints the various contributing factors unique to your injury. We then explain the specific mechanisms at play, showing you exactly how these different factors interact to create the shoulder pain you’re experiencing.

Shouldn’t I have an MRI for Shoulder pain?

In most cases, an MRI won’t be necessary and isn’t the first step. Most shoulder pains are painful yet benign. During your first appointment, we’ll walk you through an assessment of your shoulder pain to determine whether imaging is clinically indicated. In the meantime, try to avoid ‘Dr. Google’ - it usually adds more stress than clarity!

When to see a doctor for your Shoulder pain

Unless the doctor specialises in shoulder pain, you would be better off seeing one of the Active X Team.

Active X has specialised in relief AND prevention since 1993. Our team, based in the West End of Edinburgh, are keen to help you.

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Prevention

  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Exercise regularly
  • Stretch
  • Practice good posture
  • Stay hydrated
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