Pain when lifting or reaching
Discomfort with overhead movement, dressing, reaching behind the back or carrying objects.
YEONSEICHIROPRACTIC & PILATESBook onlineShoulder pain care · Sydney
Understand your shoulder pain and move forward with a clear plan.
Shoulder pain can affect sleep, work, training and everyday reaching. Dr Kevin Park assesses the shoulder, neck and surrounding movement system before recommending care that fits your presentation and goals.
- Initial treatment included
- HICAPS available
- 30 minutes · $101.50
Understanding your symptoms
Shoulder pain can come from the joint, surrounding tissues or the neck.
Pain, stiffness, weakness or reduced movement may relate to the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons or ligaments. Symptoms can also be referred from the neck or another area. An assessment helps identify the likely contributors, check whether chiropractic care is appropriate and determine whether medical review or imaging may be needed.
Reasons people book
Shoulder symptoms that affect daily movement, work or exercise.
These are common reasons people book an assessment. They are not diagnoses, and the most suitable next step depends on the history and examination.
Restricted shoulder movement
Stiffness or loss of range that makes everyday tasks, work or training more difficult.
Gym and sporting pain
Symptoms with pressing, pulling, throwing, swimming or repetitive upper-limb activity.
Desk and workplace strain
Shoulder and upper-back discomfort associated with prolonged postures or repeated work tasks.
Tendon-related concerns
Pain or weakness that may involve the rotator cuff or other shoulder tendons and needs appropriate assessment.
Neck and shoulder symptoms
Pain around the shoulder blade or upper arm that may be influenced by the neck or nervous system.
Your initial appointment
Assessment, explanation and treatment in one visit.
Treatment is included in every initial consultation after the assessment, when clinically appropriate and with your consent.
History
We discuss when the symptoms began, aggravating movements, sleep, work, exercise, previous injuries and your goals.
Assessment
The examination may include shoulder and neck movement, strength, relevant orthopaedic or neurological tests and functional tasks.
Explanation
Dr Kevin explains the findings, likely contributors, available options and whether referral or imaging should be considered.
Treatment
Your initial consultation includes treatment after the assessment. This may include mobilisation, manipulation, soft tissue therapy or guided exercise, selected with your consent.
Individualised care
Care may combine hands-on treatment and progressive rehabilitation.
Depending on the assessment, management may involve shoulder or spinal mobilisation, manipulation when appropriate, soft tissue therapy, load guidance and a personalised exercise program. Radial shockwave therapy may be considered for some tendon-related presentations when clinically appropriate.
No single treatment is suitable for every shoulder problem. Recommendations are based on your examination, preferences, response to care and any need for referral.
Your chiropractor
Dr Kevin Park
Dr Kevin Park provides assessment, spinal manipulation and mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, shockwave therapy and exercise rehabilitation according to each patient’s presentation.
Meet Dr Kevin ParkFrequently asked questions
Questions about shoulder pain appointments.
Does Dr Kevin Park assess shoulder pain?+
Yes. Dr Kevin assesses shoulder pain, stiffness, weakness and movement concerns, including whether symptoms may also involve the neck or surrounding tissues.
Can shoulder pain come from the neck?+
Yes. Some shoulder or upper-arm symptoms can be referred from the neck or involve a nerve. The initial assessment considers both the shoulder and relevant spinal or neurological findings.
Is shockwave therapy used for shoulder pain?+
Radial shockwave therapy may be considered for some tendon-related shoulder presentations. It is not appropriate for every cause of shoulder pain and is only recommended after assessment.
Will I need an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI?+
Imaging is not automatically required. Dr Kevin will consider the history and examination and explain if medical review or imaging may be useful.
Do I have to receive spinal manipulation?+
No. Treatment is discussed with you and may include mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation or other options. Any hands-on technique requires your consent.
Is treatment included at the first appointment?+
Yes. Every initial consultation includes treatment after the history and physical assessment, provided with your consent and adapted to the clinical findings.
How much is an initial shoulder pain appointment?+
The initial chiropractic consultation and treatment is 30 minutes and costs $101.50. Eligible private health rebates may be processed through HICAPS.
Where is Yeonsei Chiropractic Clinic?+
The clinic is in Suite 204 on Level 2 of Strathfield Plaza, 11 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135, about two minutes from Strathfield Station.
General patient information: Healthdirect shoulder pain · Healthdirect rotator cuff injury
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Suite 204, Level 2, Strathfield Plaza · Two minutes from Strathfield Station
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