If you are experiencing increasing pain or reduced movement or function in your shoulder joint for two weeks, it's probably worth getting somebody to look at it. When one moves their shoulder joint less because of pain, it may contribute to the developing of frozen shoulder which, once developed can take longer to respond to therapy.

​​Bowen Therapy is a holistic therapy and it addresses the whole body. Using our assessment methods we can identify several different areas that may be contributing to shoulder issues. By working on other areas of the body (such as necks, hips, or even the jaw) that are contributing to the underlying causes of your shoulder issues, the results of  Bowen Therapy may be enjoyed for longer, This makes Bowen Therapy possibly one of the most cost effective ways available t0 manage shoulder issues.

Clients at my clinic may report having a faster rate of healing, a better range of movement in their joints, and feeling more comfortable doing the activities they enjoy.

​Some of the shoulder complains we commonly see in our clinic are:

• Rotator cuff tears
• Supraspinatus tendonitis
• Shoulder bursitis
• Frozen shoulder 
• Arthritis
• Shoulder Sprains
• AC Joint Pain
• Tingling feeling down arms

You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Shoulder Pain in Geelong.

Cartilage is the hard coating found at the end of the bones which meet at a joint. Due to wear and tear of the cartilage, those diagnosed with Osteoarthritis have a situation where their bones are grinding against one another when the joint is being moved which can result in restricted movement of the affected joint and pain. Normally this occurs with age, over years, but there can be a sudden onset after an injury as well.
For those suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, the body’s immune system attacks the lining present in the joint capsule. This is a tough membrane that encloses the entire joint and is known as the synovial membrane which provides lubrication to the joint. When it becomes inflamed, the bone and cartilage of the affected joint can become damaged through the un-lubricated grinding of the adjoining bones as the joint moves. ​
Family history, age, sex and previous joint injuries are various factors that can predispose someone towards Arthritis.

An injury to the bursa in the shoulder can lead to Shoulder (Subacromial) Bursitis as can extensive use of the shoulder muscles. People who are in jobs doing overhead lifting of heavy objects and performing a lot of pulling are especially prone to this condition. The same can go for sports professionals involved in throwing or pitching. It is also believed that a slouching posture can increase the risk of being diagnosed with Shoulder (Subacromial) Bursitis.

As with most conditions, getting some additional support for your body earlier will usually facilitate a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. Also, if the pain in a shoulder due to bursitis restricts the shoulder's movement for an extended period of time, this could then potentially lead to Frozen Shoulder. 

With clients at my clinic, often I find that the muscles that hold the shoulder in place have varying degrees of tension (ie not even muscle tension around the shoulder) which then means the shoulder is not sitting centrally in it's joint space. Because of this incorrect positioning of the shoulder, the bursa appears to become aggravated through movement. Once the muscle tensions are addressed and the shoulder sits centrally in it's joint space, the bursas are also in a more anatomically correct position where they can do their job properly without undue pressure from incorrect positioning, and the result is that clients may report that their shoulder gets better.

Another reason a centrally positioned shoulder can help, is that blood circulation may be increased to the bursa and surrounding structures, so as to increase the rate of healing and speed up recovery, With Bowen Therapy we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, and this is how we may get our results to hold and last longer. 

As with most conditions, getting it looked at earlier, before it becomes severe will usually facilitate a faster and easier recovery. As the shoulder starts to freeze and movement is beginning to be restricted, ideally this is the time to start.