Conditions Treated
Shoulder Pain
Suffering with Shoulder Pain?
houlder pain is a common complaint that can significantly impact daily activities, especially those involving lifting, reaching, or overhead motion. It may present as a dull ache, sharp pain, limited range of motion, or stiffness, and can result from a variety of underlying causes. While many assume shoulder pain originates solely in the joint itself, it’s often linked to issues higher up or lower down the musculoskeletal chain—particularly the spine and posture.
Poor posture is a major contributor to shoulder dysfunction. Prolonged slouching, forward head carriage, and rounded shoulders can alter the biomechanics of the shoulder joint, placing excessive strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support it. Over time, this leads to inflammation, tension, and reduced mobility. Postural imbalances also shift the position of the shoulder blades, making the joint less stable and more prone to injury.
Spinal misalignments, especially in the cervical and thoracic regions, can irritate nerves that control the shoulder and arm. When these nerves are compressed or inflamed, it can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the shoulder—even if the joint itself appears healthy. Addressing spinal alignment can relieve this nerve pressure and restore proper function.
Additionally, sports injuries are a frequent cause of shoulder pain, particularly in activities involving repetitive overhead motion, such as swimming, tennis, or weightlifting. These movements can lead to conditions like rotator cuff strain, bursitis, or impingement syndrome. If left untreated, these injuries can worsen over time and limit performance or range of motion.
Effective treatment requires identifying the root cause, whether it’s postural, neurological, or structural. Chiropractic care—especially corrective chiropractic methods—can help realign the spine, reduce nerve interference, and restore balanced movement patterns in the shoulder. By improving both spinal and shoulder mechanics, patients can experience lasting relief and return to pain-free activity.
Top 10 Culprits of Shoulder Pain
Our Solution to Shoulder Pain
At Optimal Spine in London, we take a comprehensive, corrective approach to addressing shoulder pain—targeting the root cause, not just the symptoms. Many people with chronic shoulder pain struggle with limited movement, reduced flexibility, and a diminished ability to enjoy daily activities or play the sports they love. At our clinics, we specialize in both chiropractic care and Corrective Chiropractic Care using the Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) technique, helping patients move, live, and feel better—naturally.
While shoulder pain is often associated with injury or overuse, it’s frequently linked to underlying postural imbalances and spinal misalignments, particularly in the cervical and thoracic spine. These misalignments can cause nerve irritation, muscle tension, and poor joint mechanics—all of which impact how the shoulder functions. By identifying and correcting these issues through CBP, we help restore proper alignment, reduce pressure on nerves, and improve mobility and range of motion.
At Optimal Spine, every patient receives a customized treatment plan based on thorough digital imaging, posture analysis, and clinical evaluation. This allows us to tailor care specifically to each patient’s condition and goals. Many of our patients came to us dependent on painkillers or even facing the prospect of invasive procedures. Through structured CBP care, they not only experienced significant pain relief, but regained full shoulder function—without the need for medication or surgery.
With three convenient locations across Greater London, Optimal Spine is proud to be a trusted destination for lasting relief from shoulder pain. Our goal is to help you return to the active, pain-free lifestyle you deserve—whether that means lifting your child, swimming laps, or playing your favorite sport again.
