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Shoulder pain
Treatments available for shoulder problems
- Osteopathy
- Bowen Therapy
- Medical Acupuncture
- Massage
Shoulder pain is among the most common complaints in medical practice. Two thirds of the adult population experience a period of shoulder pain at least once in their lifetime. There are different pathologies which can cause shoulder pain and dysfunctions of the shoulder.
Treatment may aim to restore full motion at the joint, improve muscle function or nerve control of those muscles. Where adhesions exist (frozen shoulder / adhesive capsulitis), gentle stimulation to the area can help the body start its own repair. More forceful manipulation can be used if necessary.
A recent study [1] evaluated the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment on patients suffering from shoulder pain. This study found that four osteopathic treatments over a period of eight weeks led to clinically relevant positive changes in shoulder pain and its impact on everyday life activities.
A project [2] carried out in association with the European College of Bowen Studies considered the effects of Bowen Therapy on shoulder flexibility and pain. The study showed significant improvements in shoulder flexibility compared with a control group.
[1] Bube, J., Hettasch J. et.al., "Osteopathic treatment of patients with shoulder pain: A randomized controlled trial"
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine September 2010 (Vol. 13, Issue 3, Page 118)
[2] Baker, J. and Kinnear, H., "Frozen Shoulder Research Programme," European College of Bowen Studies; Somerset, UK, 1999.