Active X Clinics

Shoulder Pain Treatment Edinburgh

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

It’s really important to remain as active as the pain permits. The rules are slightly different, depending on how long you’ve had your pain.

Use painkillers?

The recommendations on this are changing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are often prescribed. But there’s recent evidence they may prolong pain. Codeine is sometimes prescribed. But opioids can cause dependency.

Treatment

There is evidence that osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage are helpful.

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

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Diagnosis versus Functional Assessment

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Shouldn’t I have an MRI for Shoulder pain?

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Prevention

When to see a doctor for your Shoulder pain

If you answer “Yes”, we recommend you see a clinician specialising in this area:

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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