Bristol Biomechanics
Shoulder Pain Treatment in Bristol
Shoulder pain affects everything from sleep to sport to the simplest daily tasks. We help you find the root cause and resolve it for good.
What Causes Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain can present in many different ways, from a dull persistent ache to sharp pain during movement, but in the majority of cases the underlying cause is the same: the shoulder is being placed under mechanical stress it was not designed to handle.
Shoulder pain is often a symptom of a deeper problem with how the body is loading under gravity. Addressing your posture is the starting point for rebalancing the system and eliminating pain.
Common biomechanical contributors include:
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Poor posture and movement dysfunction that prevents the muscles, joints and soft tissue surrounding the shoulder from working in balance
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Dysfunctional compression patterns in the spine, ribcage and pelvis that limit how well the shoulder can mobilise, stabilise and function
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The shoulder's exceptional mobility making it particularly vulnerable when the wider system is not working correctly
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Gravity loading the body in ways that create compensations, placing the shoulder under stress it was not designed to handle
How Poor Posture Affects Your Shoulders
The position of your shoulders is directly influenced by the whole body as a system. The shoulders sit on the ribcage. If this structure is highly compressed, rotated or stiff, then the shoulders may lose mobility or in many cases gain excessive mobility to make up for the restricted thoracic spine and ribcage.
This causes a host of issues where small muscles become load-bearing and chronically engaged. It also creates a deeper dysfunction whereby the shoulders hang low and contribute to ribcage compression, further reinforcing the compensatory loading patterns.
This is why so many people find that massage, rest or isolated shoulder exercises only provide temporary relief. If the postural compensation driving the problem is not corrected, the shoulder will simply continue to be loaded incorrectly regardless of what else is done. A whole-body approach is not just beneficial for shoulder pain. It is essential.
Our Approach
How We Address Shoulder Pain
At Bristol Biomechanics, we use Functional Patterns, a methodology built around the fundamental movements of the human body: standing, walking, running and throwing.
By assessing how your entire body moves, we identify the specific postural and movement dysfunctions that are loading your shoulder incorrectly and build a programme designed to correct them from the ground up. If you are looking for shoulder pain treatment that goes beyond temporary fixes, this is where that starts.
Our approach includes:
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Postural and Gait Assessment
We begin with a thorough analysis of your posture and movement to identify exactly where the imbalances are occurring and how they are contributing to your shoulder pain.
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Myofascial Release (MFR)
We teach you targeted self-massage techniques to release tight and restricted tissue in the shoulder, chest, neck and upper back, restoring mobility and preparing the joint for corrective exercise.
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Corrective Exercise
Using Functional Patterns corrective exercise, you will learn to engage your shoulder, scapula and upper body as a connected system, restoring balance and symmetry and removing the mechanical stress that has been driving your pain.
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Lifestyle and Wellbeing Support
We take a holistic approach covering sleep quality, nutrition, stress management and reducing systemic inflammation, all of which play a significant role in persistent shoulder pain and recovery.
Getting Started
What to Expect From Your First Session
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Step one
Book a Call
Your journey begins with a free phone consultation. We will take the time to understand your situation, discuss your symptoms and determine whether we are the right fit for you.
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Step two
Free Initial Consultation
Your first session is a full one-hour assessment. We will analyse your posture and movement, identify the specific imbalances contributing to your shoulder pain and walk you through exactly how we plan to address them. You will also experience corrective exercise first-hand so you can feel the difference from the very first session.
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Step three
Your Personalised Programme
From there, we build a programme tailored specifically to your body and your needs. Whether you are looking for shoulder pain treatment close to home or prefer to work with us online, you will have weekly guidance, video feedback and direct access to your coach throughout your journey.
Real Results
What Our Clients Say
Ready to Finally Sort Your Shoulder Pain?
Stop waiting for it to improve on its own. Let us find the cause and fix it properly. Book a free consultation with our team today and take the first step towards lasting shoulder pain relief.