Shoulder Pain Relief in Inglewood
Shoulder pain can sneak into everything, from hanging washing to throwing a ball at footy practice. For some people, it feels like a sharp pinch when lifting an arm. For others, it’s a deep ache that makes sleep hard to get (hello, “which side can I lie on?”).
Kids and teens can get sore shoulders too, often from heavy school bags, growth spurts, sports, or hours hunched over devices. If shoulder discomfort is limiting how you move, Oasis Chiropractic offers a calm, family-friendly space where your whole body gets looked at, not just the spot that hurts.
Reasons Shoulders Flare Up in Kids and Adults
The shoulder is built for movement, which is great, until the surrounding joints and muscles aren’t sharing the load well. Many cases involve a mix of factors, including posture, neck and upper back stiffness, muscle tension, and overuse.
Sometimes it’s linked with rotator cuff irritation, tendon strain, or a “stuck” feeling through the upper spine and ribs. In children, we also see simple patterns such as carrying one-strap bags, using monkey bars, swimming, cricket, netball, or long stretches at a laptop (tiny desk, tall child, awkward angles).
Clues It’s Time to Get It Checked
You don’t need to “push through” and hope it settles on its own. It helps to book in if you notice:
- Pain lifting overhead, reaching behind your back, or doing push-ups
- Clicking, pinching, or weakness when carrying things
- Shoulder pain that seems to start in the neck or mid-back
- Night discomfort, headaches, or tingling that comes and goes
- Kids avoiding sport, complaining of “tight” shoulders, or dropping posture fast
If pain follows a fall, you can’t lift the arm, there’s visible deformity, fever, chest pain, or worsening numbness/weakness, seek urgent medical care.
A Whole-Body Chiropractic Approach
Your chiropractor may assess how your shoulder blade moves, how your neck and upper back function, and how your posture holds up during everyday tasks. Care may include gentle adjustments, soft-tissue work, movement and stretching ideas, and simple habits you can use at school, at work, and at home (small changes add up). If your presentation suggests you’d be better served by another provider, you’ll be guided in the right direction.
Ready to Talk About Your Shoulder?
If shoulder pain is slowing you down, contact us today to book an appointment. Let’s figure out what’s driving the tension and discuss a plan that’s tailored to your goals and day-to-day activities.
