Shoulder Pain

At The Milton Physiotherapist we have a deep understanding of the mechanics of the shoulder and apply various techniques to recover function and relieve pain. Probably the most important part of the upper limb kinetic chain, restricted shoulder function can impact on the elbow, wrist and hand.

The shoulder relies more on muscle control than other joints in the body. The muscles help to position the scapula (shoulder blade) and humerus (upper arm) to provide a stable base for normal motion. Even in the case of significant rotator cuff tendon tears, restoration of normal movement can relieve your pain.

The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles and due to normal ageing their tendons can weaken and tear. In many cases the pain of rotator cuff tears has more to do with the consequences of loss of function than inflammation or the tear itself.

At The Milton Physiotherapist we can classify your rotator cuff injury to determine whether it needs our care or the intervention of a surgeon. We have vast experience in the rehabilitation of shoulder surgery such as rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement and shoulder reconstruction.