Rotator Cuff Injury? Shoulder Pain? We may be able to help!

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ROTATOR CUFF INJURY? SHOULDER PAIN? We may be able to help!

Valued Health Osteopathy, Bentleigh East

Osteopath Bentleigh East

Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries are very common in our community and has become more common over recent years, possibly due to the increased use of computers/smartphones and our increasingly sedentary lifestyle.1

There are many causes of shoulder pain as the shoulder is a complex structure made up of several components.1 Shoulder problems can be serious or minor, acute or chronic.3 The main causes of shoulder pain can include general wear and tear with age 2, overuse/ repetitive shoulder movement (ie. sports like basketball and jobs like painting), overloading the joint by heavy lifting, trauma such as a fall and poor posture.2,3

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Rotator cuff injury is a common cause of shoulder pain that is typically due to a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons in the shoulder.2 The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and their tendons that stabilise and help the shoulder move.2,4

Some of the symptoms of shoulder pain and rotator cuff injury may include pain and tenderness in the front and back of the shoulder and upper part of the arm 1, feeling of weakness of the shoulder or upper arm 1,2, pain when sleeping on the affected side 2, limited shoulder movement 2 and pain when moving the shoulder.1

Our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East use a hands-on approach for the treatment of shoulder pain and specific shoulder injuries using techniques such as soft tissue massage, manipulation, stretching, and targeted strengthening and mobility exercises. Our osteopaths may use taping techniques in conjunction with your treatment plan. Further advice will also be given to you regarding ergonomic measures in the workplace, strengthening and mobility exercises for rehabilitation, and other helpful preventative advice to reduce the risk of shoulder pain.

So, if you are experiencing shoulder pain or have a specific shoulder injury, make an appointment with one of our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy by booking online HERE or call (03) 9570 9061.

All our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are university trained allied health professionals who have completed a minimum of five years of university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. It is also a requirement that all our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia.

You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other allied health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community in Bentleigh East and surrounding suburbs.

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  1. Better Health Channel, Shoulder pain, move, muscle, bone & joint health, last updates August 2016, https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/Shoulder-pain
  2. Health direct, Rotator cuff injury, last updated November 2015, https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/rotator-cuff-injury
  3. Health direct, Shoulder pain, last updated April 2017, https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/shoulder-pain
  4. (i) Degenerative rotator cuff disease and impingement, Robin M Seagger, Andrew L Wallace, February 2011, Volume 25, Issue 1.
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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.