Is the front of my shoulder inflamed? As a clinical bodywork company, Body Heal Therapy is no stranger to clients with pain in the front of the shoulder. Often referred to as anterior (front side) shoulder pain, the causes for this common affliction are many. In this series on anterior shoulder pain, a couple of … Read more
Often overlooked, the diaphragm, which is the primary muscle of breathing, has a distinct referral to the clavicle. Tension in this muscle clearly leads to pain in the anterior shoulder.
One of the more common trigger point pain patterns we see is pain at the outside of the shoulder, right around the deltoid muscles. The teres major muscle is one cause of trigger point pain in the shoulder.
The subscapularis muscle is part of the rotator cuff group, and is a common contributor to carpal tunnel like pain. Treating this muscle can offer much-needed relief for carpal tunnel type symptoms.
What is the cause of mid-back pain? While there are many different reasons that pain may persist between the shoulder blades, one of the most common culprits is poor posture. Often referred to as stooped posture, rounded shoulder, or lower crossed syndrome, mid-back pain due to poor posture tends to be persistent, aching, slowly progressing, … Read more