Control of the shoulder joint is incredibly complex.  Our upright posture means that we need a stable spine and paraspinal muscles from which the shoulder blade is slung on the chest wall.  The shoulder joint itself is a ball and socket joint which again is under separate muscle control with a very small shallow socket and a large ball.  This joint has more range of motion than any other joint in the body.  Problems can arise from a break in control at any level.  Differentiating issues with joint stiffness, joint ‘looseness’, core strength, scapular stability and function of the rotator cuff etc is challenging.

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Specifically trained shoulder physiotherapists are expert at assessing, treating and educating individuals with shoulder problems.  Please speak to one of our team regarding Shoulder Physiotherapists that they recommend.