Shoulder Pain Treatment Melbourne, Preston
Reclaim your movement and relieve pain with chiropractic care.


Treating Your Concerns With Care
Have you been experiencing shoulder pain? Living with shoulder pain can be exhausting and restrictive, preventing you from enjoying your days to the fullest. Our dedicated team can use the latest chiropractic techniques to help treat your concerns. From shoulder injuries to weakened muscles and other conditions, we can target the cause of your condition.
Reach out to our Preston Chiropractic clinic and book an appointment today. We’ll help you put your health goals first and make a real difference with your shoulder pain.
What is Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain is a common condition experienced by many people during their lives. The shoulder is a complex and mobile structure and can be impacted in several ways. It uses the glenohumeral joint, acromioclavicular joint and surrounding muscles and ligaments to maintain its integrity.
Common causes of shoulder pain include direct trauma or sports injury. Likewise, overuse injuries, heavy lifting and poor posture can put additional strain on the shoulder muscles.
These can result in a variety of shoulder conditions that cause pain such as:
- Shoulder bursitis
- Bicep tendinopathy
- Shoulder impingement
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder dislocation
- Poor posture


Shoulder Pain Symptoms
Initial assessment of the shoulder and spine will allow the chiropractor to differentiate what shoulder condition you might have and the care needed moving forward. There are major symptomatic differences between frozen shoulder or general shoulder instability or even shoulder bursitis
The following signs and symptoms may indicate further investigation:
- Pain/discomfort at raising your arms past your shoulder joint
- A feeling of arm weakness
- Burning pain and pins and needles
- Pain lifting objects
- Pain down the arm or the upper arm bone
- Chest pain
- Reduced movement
Shoulder Pain Treatments
Your shoulder pain treatment will likely be tailored to target not only the cause of your pain but also your unique needs and goals.
However, one of the main ways a chiropractor could help shoulder pain is by addressing and assessing the relationship between the spine, shoulder and elbow. Manual spinal adjustments as well as activator methods and soft tissue therapy may be applied to help relieve shoulder strain and tension.
Strengthening exercises and conditioning along with posture rehabilitation can also complement management strategies and help reduce pain and improve mobility. Other strategies may include joint mobilisation and tailored stretching techniques.
Common Shoulder Pain Questions
How do I know if I have a rotator cuff injury?
A rotator cuff injury is one of the more common causes of shoulder pain. This is caused by a strain on the rotator cuff muscles located around the shoulder joint. This can develop from a variety of causes such as a fall or sports injury.
If you have a consistent ache in your shoulder that worsens at night, you may have a rotator cuff injury. Likewise, rotator cuff tears can be more severe, as the rotator cuff tendons are torn from the muscles. This can in turn cause pain and weakness, and take longer to recover from.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you may have injured your rotator cuff, reach out to our team for an assessment and assistance.
How do I know if my shoulder pain needs treatment?
Experiencing any pain is not ideal. However, if you are struggling with shoulder movements or your range of motion has been impacted we recommend you see a professional. Pain impacting these areas can make your daily life difficult, with additional support you can alleviate your pain and recover faster.
What happens if I ignore my shoulder pain?
Ignoring your pain is likely to make your shoulder condition worse over time, regardless of the cause. Acute injuries or joint pain should be assessed and treated carefully to avoid exacerbating the conditions. By ignoring them, you will put more strain on your shoulder bones and joints which will increase the time you need to recover.
Likewise, if ignored your pain could become chronic.
Why Choose Northside Chiropractic?

Tailored Treatments
Every person has unique needs and goals. Our passionate team will work closely with you to find the right treatment to help you recover.

Years of Experience
Every member of our team has years of experience using chiropractic care to treat a variety of concerns. Trust us to deliver the right care.

Local Support
Our clinic is located in Preston, Melbourne for your convenience. We pride ourselves on supporting our local community with comprehensive services.
Shoulder Physiotherapy You Can Trust
At Northside Chiropractic, we strive to deliver the best care possible to promote recovery and reduce pain. Whether you have experienced common shoulder injuries or live with another condition that affects your joints, we can find the right support for you. Put your health first and reach out to our compassionate team today.