Shoulder issues can be very painful, usually in one particular area or when performing a specific movement or action

Shoulder

Common conditions

  • Jon Cairns examines the shoulder of a smiling patient

    Impingement

    Pain when lifting the arm above shoulder height, caused by sensitivity around the pinching of one of the tendons in the shoulder

  • Hands massaging the back and side of a patient's shoulder

    Rotator Cuff Injury

    Pain around the back and side of the shoulder caused by an injury to the muscles that stabilise the ball and socket joint. Pain can persist as a dull ache and can be sudden and sharp when using the arm

  • A patient is having the front of their shoulder examined with diagnostic ultrasound

    Labral Tear

    Constant deep aching pain in the front of the shoulder typically caused by an impact injury or sudden movement. Sometimes causes a small clicking sound when the shoulder is moving

  • A patient performing rehab exercises for a shoulder injury with the assistance of Jon Cairns

    Bicep Tendinopathy

    Sharp pain at the front of the shoulder as a result of instability that causes the bicep to overwork. Usually caused by overhead exercise or by the arms being in a straight position under load

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FAQs

What happens at an initial assessment?

We give all new patients an initial assessment to understand the problem you’re having and to complete some simple testing to better diagnose the cause. We’ll also discuss your goals and make a plan to get you back on your feet.

Can you fix my rounded shoulders?

We can provide exercise and treatment for this but often it is not linked to recovery of a shoulder issue and is more related to aesthetics

Do I need an injection before starting treatment?

The majority of shoulder cases don’t require any injection and respond to exercise and treatment

Will rest help my shoulder get better?

Often rest will not help, shoulder injuries normally require some exercise to help them recover, and rest alone will not fix the issue in most cases

If I need scans, can you take care of that?

Yes, if scans are required we can get you sorted straight away. We can also work with scans carried out by the NHS

“I went to Elevate Health Clinic with a persistent shoulder injury. I do a range of sports and the injury was affecting every activity. Jon was quick to understand the problem and give me simple exercises to not only treat the injury but prevent it coming back. I was back to full ability, pain-free, within a couple of weeks”

BILL DUERDEN