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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain may arise from the shoulder joint itself or from the surrounding structures (muscles, ligaments and tendons). The shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm. This includes the acromioclavicular joint known as the AC joint.

Conditions Causing Shoulder Pain

Most shoulder problems fall into four categories: capsulitis (frozen shoulder), impingement (tendonitis, bursitis, rotator cuff tear), arthritis (wear and tear) and acromioclavicular joint problems (arthritis or injury).

Bursitis

Bursitis refers to the inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid filled sac which is designed to reduce friction between bone and soft tissue struct...

Ligament Injury

The ligaments hold the joints in a stable position and they can get stretched, torn or ruptured in an injury. The knee and ankle are particularly pron...

AC Joint Sprain

This is the small joint between your collarbone (clavicle) and your shoulder blade (scapula)and is known as the acromioclavicular joint. A sprain can...

Shoulder Dislocation

The shoulder is the most common joint in the body to dislocate. It occurs when the ball and socket joint of the shoulder come apart. The shoulder can ...

Biceps Tendon Injury

The biceps tendons connect the muscles in the front part of your upper arm to the bones in your elbow and your shoulder. There are two biceps tendons ...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs due to the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Osteoarthritis commonl...

SLAP Lesion

A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum. This is a cartilage structure that surrounds the ‘socket’ of the shoulder. SLAP means, ...

Joint Instability

Instability happens when tissues such as ligaments and muscles weaken and they cannot stabilise the joint in its proper position. Joints need to be mo...

Nerve Injury & Palsy

Nerve injury is a broad definition for types of nerve entrapment in the arm, leg, spine and face. Nerves are fragile and can be damaged by stretching...

Muscle Tear

This refers to injury to a muscle. Minor injuries will mildly over-stretch a muscle or a tendon, whereas severe injuries may cause partial or complet...

Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis

Frozen shoulder syndrome, clinically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and debilitating condition affecting up to 5% of the population. Adhes...

Hypermobility

Hypermobility refers to joints which have more range of motion than the average. This is commonly known as being double jointed.

SLAP Lesion

A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum. This is a cartilage structure that surrounds the ‘socket’ of the shoulder. SLAP means, ...

Shoulder Dislocation

The shoulder is the most common joint in the body to dislocate. It occurs when the ball and socket joint of the shoulder come apart. The shoulder can ...

Rotator Cuff Injury

The rotator cuff is a group of tendons connecting the four muscles of the upper shoulder to the upper arm. They run under the acromion where they are ...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs due to the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Osteoarthritis commonl...

Nerve Injury & Palsy

Nerve injury is a broad definition for types of nerve entrapment in the arm, leg, spine and face. Nerves are fragile and can be damaged by stretching...

Muscle Tear

This refers to injury to a muscle. Minor injuries will mildly over-stretch a muscle or a tendon, whereas severe injuries may cause partial or complet...

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Blackberry Clinic receives glowing feedback!

I attended with severe neck and shoulder pain which was causing dizziness and extreme pain and had been off work for 9 weeks. After just 2 consultations I was able to return to work and manage the symptoms. She even wrote to my doctor with her concerns which prompted them to carry out further tests . 3 months on and my life so much better. Would highly recommend the Blackberry Clinic to anyone ! Thank you

Osteopath Patient

Thank you for the physio treatment you have given me over the last few months for my frozen shoulder and bursitis. I am now on no pain relief with a pain score of about 1/10 and that’s because of the ongoing strengthening exercises I am undertaking.

You have been patient, have excellent listening skills and clearly explain the process on getting me better. You reiterated to exercise in a pain free way and I didn’t believe I could be as well as I am today even though I know I have a long term plan for recovery.

Ilqua’s physio put me on the right path to recovery!

Just wanted to say please pass my thanks to my osteopath, I came yesterday with terrible back and shoulder pain and today I am pain free, am well delighted as had a day planned with friends was worried I wouldn’t enjoy, please pass my thanks onto her.

Osteopath Patient

After 3 sessions am very please with my outcome as I have no further pain in my shoulders and neck area. Ilqua has been fantastic helping me with the various exercises that I needed to do daily to stop the pain from reoccurring. I would highly recommend Ilqua as a Physiotherapist she has done a great job helping to reduce my pain..

Physiotherapy Patient

Why Choose Blackberry Clinic

Expert Doctors

Our doctors are qualified GPs who are interested in preventative medicine and our health advisors have extensive training for their role.

Friendly & Professional Staff

Our staff offer a friendly and professional service and look forward to welcoming you to the clinic.

Quality Controlled Environment

Blackberry Clinics are regulated by the CQC and adhere to high standards of care, offering a friendly and professional service.

Bespoke Treatment Programmes

Treatments are tailored to your needs and include spinal and joint injections, physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments.

Accurate  Diagnosis

Blackberry Clinic doctors and therapists carry out thorough examinations to diagnose and choose the most appropriate treatment for you.

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialists

Blackberry Clinic doctors and therapists are experts in treating painful musculoskeletal conditions. Teamwork is the key to successful treatment outcomes.

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We are Back, Muscle and Joint Specialists. We accept all patients, self paying and insured.

Shoulder Pain

Conditions Causing Shoulder Pain

Bursitis

Ligament Injury

AC Joint Sprain

Shoulder Dislocation

Biceps Tendon Injury

Osteoarthritis

SLAP Lesion

Joint Instability

Nerve Injury & Palsy

Muscle Tear

Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis

Hypermobility

SLAP Lesion

Shoulder Dislocation

Rotator Cuff Injury

Osteoarthritis

Nerve Injury & Palsy

Muscle Tear

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Book an appointment for your Shoulder pain

Blackberry Clinic receives glowing feedback!

Osteopath Patient

Ilqua’s physio put me on the right path to recovery!

Osteopath Patient

Physiotherapy Patient

Why Choose Blackberry Clinic

Expert Doctors

Friendly & Professional Staff

Quality Controlled Environment

Bespoke Treatment Programmes

Accurate Diagnosis

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialists

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