After a skilled shoulder physio in Melbourne? In our state-of-the-art Melbourne CBD clinic, our highly experienced physios will go the extra mile to rehabilitate your shoulder injury and alleviate your pain.
From lifting a child to reaching the biscuit tin, your shoulder is used in countless daily activities. Unfortunately, this, paired with the shoulder’s complex structure, means up to 70% of us will experience shoulder pain that can impinge on our sleep, mood and quality of life.
If that’s you, learn how to shrug off shoulder problems with our specialised physiotherapy techniques.
Connecting the scapula (shoulder blade), humerus (upper arm bone) and clavicle (collarbone), the shoulder is our most mobile joint. Inconveniently, its complex ball-and-socket structure, stabilised by the rotator cuff, also makes it injury-prone.
As it relies on several soft tissues for stability, the shoulder can be damaged by heavy lifting or repeated overhead motion. Its shallow socket also increases dislocation risk.
Many shoulder conditions occur in active individuals who perform repetitive shoulder motions or heavy lifting, such as tennis players, hairdressers and construction workers.
However, rotator cuff tendinopathy can occur with degeneration, osteoarthritis typically affects the ageing population, and frozen shoulder primarily impacts those aged 40 to 60, particularly women.
Injured elsewhere? We offer physio for back pain, neck pain, running injuries, frozen shoulder and more.
The Alignment Studio physios bring over 30 years of knowledge and skill to rehabilitating shoulder conditions, with experience working alongside orthopaedic surgeons.
From hands-on treatment and education to exercise prescription and biomechanical screening for injury prevention, our holistic approach provides lasting relief.
We’re conveniently located within strolling distance of tram and train services in the centre of Melbourne’s CBD. Book online in seconds and start your recovery.
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Think about your pain: When did it start? Is it sharp or dull? When does it bother you most? (e.g. in bed or getting dressed).
At The Alignment Studio, symptom relief is just the beginning. We provide holistic treatment plans, education and ongoing care to target the root cause of your pain for long-term results.
This depends on the nature of your shoulder pain, but will often involve hands-on shoulder treatment to relieve symptoms and a tailored exercise program.
Heat or cold therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provide pain relief and reduce inflammation. You may also need to rest or modify your activity.
In severe cases, steroid injections or surgery may be required.
Shoulder physiotherapy is excellent at addressing shoulder pain and preventing recurrence. It involves manual techniques, education and exercises to reduce pain and improve mobility and muscle strength around the shoulder joint.
