Musculoskeletal care for Basingstoke
Specialist care for shoulder pain
What is shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain will impact up to 1 in 4 UK adults in their lifetime.
This can be problematic as the shoulder is essential for lifting, carrying, reaching and rotating when doing activities of daily living. Impairment can lead to a loss of independence and frustrate us. There are a number of different causes for shoulder pain such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff disorders, arthritis, a fracture or dislocation. Understanding the pathology at the shoulder will dictate the approach to the treatment. I believe in educating my clients in the pathology and treatment approach as it will empower them to remain complaint, reducing the risk of treatment failure.
How shoulder pain might show up
Discomfort
Limited range of movement
Stiffness
Pain worsening on overhead movement or reaching behind the back
Weakness
Clicking
My approach
I approach shoulder conditions with advice, education, hands on therapy, tailored exercise programs and shockwave therapy. This typically achieves a reduction in pain, improved mobility and strength, restoring functional mobility.
Services I offer to help with shoulder pain include:
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Physiotherapy
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Shockwave Therapy
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1:1 Physio Led Pilates
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1:1 Strength and Conditioning
How does it work?
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Book initial consultation
Select a time that suits you via my online calendar here, and you’ll receive a confirmation and a brief intake form to help me prepare for our first session.
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Attend Initial Consultation
At your first appointment, I will take a thorough history of your problem and ask detailed questions about the behaviour of your symptoms and relevant medical history. I will then observe, examine, and test various movements and structures to diagnose your problem and establish the cause of your symptoms.
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Bespoke treatment
Including advice, education, tailored exercise program, hands-on manual therapy, soft tissue work and acupuncture.
My location in Basingstoke
Address
Dummer Down Farm
Drummer Down Lane
Dummer
Basingstoke
RG25 2AR
directions
Once arrived onto Dummer Down Farm, drive towards the Tin Shed scenery unit. Once here, you can proceed round towards the back and you will see a Gym called YourBodyGuru. Please note the clinic room is within the YourBodyGuru Gym. There is free parking outside the gym or at the main entrance of the Dummer Down Farm. The farm is only accessible by car as it is in a rural area.
Client testimonials
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All happy with the results....very happy with the treatment and very helpful. I will definitely recommend you to anyone Thank you!
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I have had 3 physiotherapists in the past. Victor is by far the best i have had. Thank you again for the treatment and advice.
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Very professional, listens carefully and recommendations are spot on.
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From the initial call, the service was very good. He was professional and kind. I would recommend the service to others
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I have suffered with plantar fasciitis for a long time. Victor was informative and his treatment very effective.
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Very professional sessions and advice from Victor, felt improving after each session. Victor was patient and made adjustments to the recovery plan. I am so grateful to receive this treatment.
Answering your questions
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Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a term that encompasses a diverse range of shoulder conditions. These conditions include subacromial pain (impingement) syndrome, rotator cuff tendinopathy, subacromial bursitis, and symptomatic partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears.
Rotator cuff related shoulder pain is very common, and accounts for around 70% of all shoulder pain presentations. It can develop due to:
Age related changes in shoulder structures
Overload or repetitive movements
Trauma
Other lifestyle factors such as smoking and being overweight may increase the chances of developing rotator cuff related shoulder pain.
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This is dependent on the nature of the neck pain and the severity of the condition. For example, a severe muscular strain within the neck typically takes 8-12 weeks to fully recover. Whilst a mild strain may only take 2-4 weeks. If your neck pain is related to a chronic degenerative condition such as spondylosis, the aim will be to manage the neck pain and symptoms long term rather than aiming for a full recovery. Other conditions such as a cervical herniated disc typically takes 6-12 weeks for most people to recover.
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Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where your shoulder becomes painful, stiff, and difficult to move.
There is not always an apparent cause. Several factors increase the risk of people developing frozen shoulder:
Age – frozen shoulder commonly affects people aged 40 to 70
Diabetes – frozen shoulder is more common in people with diabetes
Thyroid disease – frozen shoulder is more common in people who have problems with their thyroid gland
Trauma – frozen shoulder may occur if you have a shoulder injury
Immobilisation – frozen shoulder may occur if you have not been able to move your arm like normal
For many people, frozen shoulder has 3 phases:
Freezing – the pain worsens, resulting in a loss of shoulder movement, lasting about 4 to 6 months.
Frozen – the pain settles down, but the shoulder remains stiff. This lasts for a further 4 to 6 months.
Thawing – the stiffness improves, and the shoulder’s function and mobility return. This can take 6 months up to 2 years.