Consult Your Local Physiotherapist If You Are Having Shoulder Injuries
Good glenohumeral joint function is essential for several sporting and work tasks and any physiotherapy centre will testify to shoulder pain causing a considerable loss to quality of life. Your glenohumeral joint is a complicated joint. It is known as a ‘ball and socket’ joint and depends heavily on the ligaments and muscles (called the rotator cuff) to give it stability and allow for normal function. It works very closely with the cervical spine as well as the thoracic spine (area between shoulder blades) to allow full and pain-free motion. The intricate structure of this joint causes it to be very susceptible to injuries. There a wide range of causes of glenohumeral joint issues which range from significant injuries such as dislocation and bone fracture, to strains of the rotator cuff muscles and to pain which begins gradually and progresses with time. The key to effective treatment is in correct diagnosis. This can only be done from a detailed assessment by way of a physiotherapist.