Shoulder & Arm Pain

The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint, meaning it is a very mobile joint when functioning optimally in various different planes, and relies on lots of ligaments, muscles, and tendons to do so with support, alongside bursa which reduce friction between tendons and bones. There are a vast number of different conditions that can affect the shoulder and to best diagnose the issue, osteopaths assess your range of motion in all vectors, and use different tests for specific structures. 

The elbow joint is a hinge joint connecting the humerus to the radius and ulna. Pain arising here often stems from overuse, injuries, and underlying conditions. Common conditions include but are not limited to; tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, arthritis, and bursitis. 

The wrist (another hinge joint) and hand consist of a network of nerves, vessels, muscles, bones, and soft tissue. They help you interact with the world and it can be rather unsettling when something happens to these areas and affects your daily life. Here's where osteopathy comes in! On top of diagnosing what they think is going on, your osteopath will either refer you to get the best care for your complaint, or start treatment in house to get you feeling better.