Shoulder Pain Treatment in Bath
Shoulder pain can make lifting your arm, reaching, exercising, working or sleeping uncomfortable.
Many common musculoskeletal causes of shoulder pain can be assessed and managed at Bath Chiropractic Clinic. Charlie combines hands-on treatment with personalised rehabilitation to improve movement, reduce pain and help you return to normal activity..
Understanding Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is designed to move through a large range, which also means several joints, muscles and tendons work together every time you lift or use your arm.
Pain can be felt at the front, side or back of the shoulder, around the shoulder blade or into the upper arm.
You may notice discomfort when reaching overhead, putting on a coat, lifting weights, sleeping on one side or performing a particular sport or activity.
What can cause shoulder pain?
Shoulder symptoms can be associated with the muscles and tendons around the joint, the way the shoulder itself is moving or how the shoulder blade, upper back and neck are working together.
Rotator cuff-related problems are one common source of shoulder symptoms. Charlie assesses the shoulder alongside the surrounding areas that influence its movement.
Assessment and Treatment
Charlie assesses your shoulder movement, strength and the activities that reproduce your symptoms.
He will also look at related areas such as the neck, upper back and shoulder blade where they are contributing to the way your shoulder moves.
Treatment and rehabilitation can include:
• Personalised shoulder exercises
• Strength and mobility rehabilitation
• Joint mobilisation or manipulation
• Soft tissue techniques
• Dry needling
• Treatment of related neck and upper-back restrictions
• Advice on activity and load management
• Guidance on returning to exercise, sport or work
The combination will depend on what Charlie finds during your assessment and what you need your shoulder to be able to do.
For someone returning to the gym, that might mean rebuilding strength under load. For somebody struggling with everyday reaching or sleeping comfortably, the priorities may be different.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chiropractic treatment help shoulder pain?
Charlie treats a range of musculoskeletal shoulder problems using hands-on treatment, movement work and rehabilitation.
Your assessment helps identify what is contributing to the pain and which combination of treatment and exercise will be most useful.
What are rotator cuff problems?
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that helps control and stabilise the shoulder.
Problems involving these tissues can cause pain, weakness or difficulty lifting and using the arm. Charlie can assess shoulder function and build rehabilitation around what he finds.
Why does my shoulder hurt when I lift my arm?
Pain when lifting the arm can have several musculoskeletal causes.
Charlie will assess the movements that reproduce the pain, your shoulder strength and how the shoulder blade, upper back and neck are contributing.
Can I continue exercising with shoulder pain?
In many cases, exercise can be adapted while your shoulder recovers.
Charlie can help you modify training and gradually rebuild strength and movement so you can return to the activities you enjoy.
Charlie’s Approach
Shoulder problems need more than a standard set of exercises. Charlie builds treatment around how your shoulder is functioning, the activities that matter to you and the level of strength and movement you need to regain.
About Charlie
Charlie Fry is a Bath-born chiropractor registered with the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association.
His approach is evidence-based, personalised and focused on helping you move with greater confidence. Read more about Charlie on our About page.
Appointments and fees
All new patients start with an Initial Consultation and Treatment appointment.
Initial Consultation and Treatment: 60 minutes, £80.
Follow-up Treatment: 30 minutes, £50.
