Shoulder Pain

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Understanding Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can significantly impact your ability to perform everyday tasks such as lifting, reaching, or even getting dressed. The shoulder’s complex structure—comprising bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments—allows a wide range of motion but also increases susceptibility to injury. Common causes include rotator cuff strains, bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), and fractures. Symptoms may involve stiffness, weakness, limited range of motion, or a clicking sensation.

How We Diagnose

At Wessex Pain Clinic, our doctor-led team uses a detailed medical history and physical examination to assess your shoulder’s strength, stability, and range of motion.

We look for tenderness, swelling, or deformities. If necessary, we’ll recommend imaging tests (X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound) to identify soft tissue or bone issues. In some cases, additional diagnostic procedures, such as arthroscopy, may be considered to gain direct insight into joint health.

Medications

Over-the-counter analgesics (like paracetamol) or NSAIDs may help reduce mild to moderate pain and inflammation. Stronger prescription painkillers could be used for more intense discomfort.

Physical Therapy

Targeted exercises and stretches boost shoulder flexibility, strengthen supporting muscles, and gradually restore function. Techniques like manual therapy or joint mobilisation may further alleviate pain and stiffness.

Interventional Procedures

Injections can help promote physiotherapy, and muscle build up, whilst providing pain relief. Injections targeting the pain carrying nerves (suprascapular nerve injections) often give excellent responses. Other options include corticosteroid injections which address severe inflammation.

Lifestyle & Supportive Therapies

Activity modification, ergonomic adjustments, and proper lifting techniques help reduce strain. Heat or cold therapy can also manage symptoms. Some patients benefit from acupuncture or specific bracing to support the shoulder during recovery.

We tailor our treatments to the root cause of your shoulder pain, focusing on restoring function and minimising discomfort:

Treatments at Wessex Pain Clinic

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Your Experience at Our Clinic

When you visit Wessex Pain Clinic, our specialists will carefully evaluate your condition, explain the underlying causes, and discuss treatment options. We emphasise patient education, ensuring you understand the steps needed to regain mobility and prevent future issues. Ongoing follow-up appointments allow us to assess your progress and adjust your care plan as needed.

Disclaimer

This overview is intended for education and does not replace professional medical advice. Consult one of our specialists for personalised healthcare recommendations.

Take the Next Step

If shoulder pain is affecting your daily life, reach out to Wessex Pain Clinic. Our experienced team is committed to helping you achieve long-term relief and get back to the activities you love.

Wessex Pain Clinic

Consultant in Pain Medicine FRCA FFPMRCA

Consultant in Pain Medicine FRCA FFPMRCA

Consultant in Pain Medicine FRCA FFPMRCA

Consultant in Pain Medicine FRCA FFPMRCA

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Shoulder Pain

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Understanding Shoulder Pain

How We Diagnose

Medications

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Interventional Procedures

Lifestyle & Supportive Therapies

Treatments at Wessex Pain Clinic

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