Upper Body Pain
Head
Headaches can be classified as either primary or secondary. Most are primary and include tension-type, migraine, cervicogenic and cluster headaches.
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Jaw
The jaw or temperomandibular joint (TMJ) is a common source of pain and discomfort for many people. Function is closely linked to the function of the neck, so problems in the neck can lead to jaw problems.
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Neck
Injury such as car accidents or sports injuries, medical conditions like arthritis or poor posture may cause neck pain and stiffness.
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Shoulders
Shoulder problems are quite common and can include shoulder girdle pain/dysfunction, rotator cuff pain and adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder.
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Ribs
Rib pain can be related to structural problems with the articulations of the thoracic spine in the upper and mid back, with the breast bone at the front or affected by curvature of the spine (scoliosis).
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Elbow
Typically tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury often the result of overuse. Any repetitive, forceful movements of the wrist, such as typing, DIY or playing tennis can trigger elbow pain.
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Arm
Pain in the arm can be due to a local problem such as a muscle tear or dysfunction in another structure such as the neck, shoulder or elbow.
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Wrist/Hand
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs where the median nerve which supplies the hand is compressed at the wrist. Some of the causes include poor biomechanics, overuse injury, and fluid retention.
More About Wrist/Hand PainHead: Headaches can be classified as either primary or secondary. Most are primary and include tension-type, migraine, cervicogenic and cluster headaches. More Info...
Neck: Injury such as car accidents or sports injuries, medical conditions like arthritis or poor posture may cause neck pain and stiffness. More Info...
Elbow: Typically tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury often the result of overuse. Any repetitive, forceful movements of the wrist, such as typing, DIY or playing tennis can trigger elbow pain. More Info...
Arm: Pain in the arm can be due to a local problem such as a muscle tear or dysfunction in another structure such as the neck, shoulder or elbow. More Info...
Jaw: The jaw or temperomandibular joint (TMJ) is a common source of pain and discomfort for many people. Function is closely linked to the function of the neck, so problems in the neck can lead to jaw problems. More Info...
Shoulders: Shoulder problems are quite common and can include shoulder girdle pain/dysfunction, rotator cuff pain and adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. More Info...
Ribs: Rib pain can be related to structural problems with the articulations of the thoracic spine in the upper and mid back, with the breast bone at the front or affected by curvature of the spine (scoliosis). More Info...
Wrist/Hand: Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs where the median nerve which supplies the hand is compressed at the wrist. Some of the causes include poor biomechanics, overuse injury, and fluid retention. More Info...
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RECENT CASE STUDYShoulder Pain Case StudyThe Client: Chrissie is an active 61 year old who plays badminton and who helps her husband with his business. When she presented for chiropractic treatment she had been experiencing left shoulder pain over approximately six months which was always noticeable and which ached at night. There was no obvious cause and the problem was not resolving. The Problem: A full case history including a.. Read Full Case Study |
