Shoulder being a pain?
Here are 5 frequently neglected areas

The following 5 areas in the shoulder have been commonly missed by previous therapists when we assess a patient for the first time.

We receive hundreds of patients that have supposedly “been everywhere” and it’s alarming, how many times they just needed some targeted treatment.

Below are some snippets on how we go about treating a shoulder and specifically targeting areas that are often neglected.

Problem: Pinch at the front of the shoulder

If this spot is a problem, you might feel a constant pinch at the front of the shoulder that you can’t seem to stretch properly. Anatomically, this is the coracopectoral tunnel.

Problem: numbness and tingling down back of arm

These cable-like muscles on the side of the neck get really right in people that are chronically stressed and have adopted some shallow breathing patterns. Anatomically, these are scalene muscles.

Problem: I feel weak when my arms are overhead

This muscle is designed to move your collar bone, and in people with hunched postures, your overhead strength can feel restricted and difficult to maintain. Anatomically, this is the subclavius muscle.

problem: elbows don’t straighten properly

This area can be quite sensitive and has some nerves that run through it and down the arm. It also needs to lengthen properly if you need to do any overhead work. Anatomically, this is the coracobrachialis.

problem: Deep pain at the back of the shoulder

This muscle when tight or sensitive can creating a pinching under the arm or a deep ache through the back of the shoulder. Anatomically, this is the subscapularis.

Do any of these look like what you feel like you need?