In addition to the front and side of the shoulder, the arm and even the forearm may also experience shoulder pain. There are many distinct forms and causes of shoulder discomfort; supraspinatus tendinopathy is the most prevalent type of shoulder pain treated by pain specialist Billy Gilhooley at Specific Physiotherapy, Preston.
What is supraspinatus tendinopathy?
An injury to the tendon in the supraspinatus muscle is referred to as supraspinatus tendinopathy. This muscle helps to keep your shoulder joint stable. This injury has numerous, intricate causes. Some people utilise their shoulders heavily and repetitively throughout the course of their profession. Others might have a posture that exposes the tendon to more stressors. The muscle may also be weak or flexible, both of which increase the risk of injury. However, your physiotherapist Billy Gilhooley at Specific Physiotherapy in Preston will be able to precisely assess and successfully treat the condition regardless of which of the aforementioned problems it is!
How to assess and treat supraspinatus tendinopathy?
This type of injury also requires sophisticated treatment. All of the contributing elements must be the focus of the treatments. Your treatment may be insufficient without a thorough assessment, and your chances of recovering will be slim. Your physiotherapist Billy Gilhooley at Specific Physiotherapy in Preston will cut down on recovery time and ensure that this issue doesn’t recur in the future!
Trigger point therapy will be applied expertly by physiotherapist Billy Gilhooley. In addition to this, if necessary, postural and ergonomic guidance may also be offered. Numerous other therapies, including as taping and dry needling, may also be necessary. The best way to treat supraspinatus tendinopathy is often a combination of different techniques. You can go back to doing what you love by receiving individualised evaluation and treatment by Billy Gilhooley at Specific Physiotherapy in Preston.
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