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Shoulder pain
Reaching for the top shelf shouldn't hurt.
Shoulder pain can come from the shoulder joint, the muscles around it, or the neck. Knowing which one changes everything about the plan.
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Sound familiar?
What it often feels like.
- Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
- Can't sleep on that side
- Ache down the outside of the upper arm
- Clicking or catching as the arm moves
- Stiffness that builds over weeks
Common causes
Where it often comes from.
- Irritated tendons and muscles around the shoulder
- Repetitive overhead work or sport
- Rounded-shoulder posture changing how the joint moves
- Pain referred from the neck
- Old injuries and falls
Often it's a mix. Finding your mix is what your first appointment is for.
How we find out
Before we touch anything, we check.
- 01Your storyWhere it hurts, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and the old accidents and injuries.
- 02A thorough checkChiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological testing: movement, joints, muscles, reflexes, sensation and strength.
- 03Posture picturesDigital posture pictures from the front and side, so you can see what we see.
- 04AnswersX-rays only if your check points to them, then a report of findings in plain English, before care starts.
What care involves
A plan you understand, built around you.
We check the shoulder itself, how your shoulder blade and upper back move, and your neck, because neck problems commonly refer pain into the shoulder.
Care may include adjustments to the shoulder, upper back and neck, soft-tissue work, and exercises to rebuild strength and control. Where shoulder-focused soft-tissue work would help, our colleagues at MP Myotherapy share the building.
If we can't help, we'll tell you. No runaround, and no being kept on the books for the sake of it.
In the meantime
Three things you can do today.
Gentle pendulum swings and easy reaching help prevent stiffness.
A pillow under the sore arm can make side-sleeping easier.
Bring things down to shoulder height for a while.
General information only. Your chiropractor will tailor advice to you at your appointment.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
- 1TodayBook online or callPick a time online in about a minute, or call 03 9787 8518. No referral needed.
- 2DiscoveryNew patient appointmentWe find out what's wrong and whether we can help: your story, posture pictures, and a thorough check of your spine and nerves.
- 3You get answersReport of findings appointmentWhat we found, in plain English, and what we'd do about it. If we can help and you haven't already had your first adjustment, today's the day.
What people say
Don't take our word for it.
2025 WinnerQuality Business Awards: Best Chiropractor in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula"I cannot speak highly enough of the staff here … Dr Ben was so patient and answered all my questions without rushing me out the door … the clinic itself is just beautiful and welcoming."
"Such a friendly practice … [Dr Ryan] is fantastic at making you feel comfortable."
"It's rare to find a place that takes this much time to go over your history … the whole team makes you feel right at home."
Excerpts from Google reviews, about people's experience of the clinic. They are not claims about results, which vary from person to person. Read all 262 reviews on Google →
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- 30–40 minutes with Dr Ryan Tan or Dr Ben Carvosso
- Your story and health history, start to finish
- Digital posture pictures, so you can see it for yourself
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Is my shoulder pain coming from my neck?
It can. That's why we check your neck as part of every shoulder assessment.
Can a chiropractor help frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is a specific condition that runs a long course. We'll assess you and tell you plainly what we can and can't offer.
Will I need a scan?
Most shoulder problems don't need a scan to start with. If your check points to one, we'll tell you.
More than a sore spot
Your spine talks to your brain.
The muscles around every vertebra are packed with sensors that tell your brain where your body is and how it's moving. When a joint stops moving well, that conversation breaks down, and pain is one of the signals. That's why we check your spine and nerves, not just where it hurts.
After spinal adjustments, studies have measured an increase of around 45 to 55% in the brain's drive to upper and lower limb muscles. They were small, short-term studies, but they show your spine and your shoulder muscles share the same control system.
Related
Often seen alongside shoulder pain.
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