Frozen shoulder is a condition that an estimated one in twenty of us here in the UK will suffer from at some time in our lives. However, the term 'frozen shoulder' is often incorrectly applied to a number of other conditions that cause shoulder pain, including those arising as a result of referred pain from the neck or back. What Causes Frozen Shoulder? Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson explains that 'true' frozen shoulder is Adhesive Capsulitis, a condition that develops over several … [Read more...] about Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Shoulder and elbow pain are two of the more common problems affecting patients visiting the practice of Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson. This is not surprising when statistics show that the prevalence of shoulder pain in the UK is approximately 7% in the general population, rising to as much as 26% in the elderly. The BMJ website, states that around 1% of the population over 45 goes to see a primary health care provider each year with a new episode of shoulder pain. The NHS website … [Read more...] about Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the conditions most commonly treated by Chiropractors. Frozen shoulder, shoulder or elbow pain, or tennis elbow are all common - but often, pain in the shoulder and arm is actually referred pain from the upper back and the neck. Poor sleeping position, using hand held, or mobile gaming devices for long periods of time and carrying heavy bags are all common causes. Many children and teenagers suffer shoulder pain from having to carry heavy bags and rucksacks to and from … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain
