Best treatment for your shoulder complaints

Physiotherapy Iburg treats results-oriented and uses unique treatment methods. To resolve the complaints, our shoulder specialists use a hands-on approach. In addition, it is possible to practice directly in our practice room. We work with the latest techniques and insights and you will immediately experience positive results from the treatment. If necessary, we will give you specific exercises at home to promote recovery. These exercises are also in an online database, so you can easily practice them at home.

Characteristics of shoulder complaints

The shoulder joint is a complex joint in which several factors often play a role when complaints arise. The shoulder moves in a so-called 'chain' in which the collarbone, scapula, cervical vertebrae and ribs also play a role during movement. Most often, shoulder pain is felt at night and with raising the arm. There may also be radiation to the neck or upper arm and there may be tingling in the arm or hand. Shoulder complaints (and neck and shoulder complaints) can develop suddenly or gradually and can be experienced as a dull, aching or even shooting pain.

Causes of shoulder complaints

A fall or unexpected movement can result in (neck) shoulder pain, but long-term overload, incorrect posture, working with the arms above shoulder height or making repetitive movements with the shoulder for a long time can also lead to complaints. Neck and shoulder complaints can also arise when there is tension or stress, for example at home or work-related. The neck and shoulder region often feels stiff/tense and painful.

Examples of disorders of the shoulder joint

• Impingement (soft tissue entrapment)
• Wear
• Instability
• Labral lesions
• Frozen shoulder

Functional disorders may occur (e.g. increased muscle tension, muscle shortening or movement restrictions) without a clear diagnosis being possible. Because shoulder complaints are complex in nature, it is important to break down which joints or structures are involved in order to find out where the complaints come from. When this is clear, a targeted treatment plan is set up.

Our shoulder specialists are highly experienced in treating:

• Impingement: An impingement is a crushing of soft tissues, which can restrict the arm's movement and cause pain in the shoulder. This pain may be accompanied by radiation.
• Bursitis: Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa with pain in the shoulder and limited movement. You often experience pain and restriction of movement when putting on a jacket.
• Instability: If you have instability in the shoulder, you experience problems with, for example, raising your arm or grabbing a glass.
• Frozen shoulder: not being able to move the arm from the shoulder. This is a very serious restriction of movement.

Commonly used treatment methods for shoulder complaints

Ultrasound
Manual therapy
Dry Needling
Shockwave
Myofascial Techniques
Easy Taping
Exercise therapy/Revalidation

In addition to identifying a 'shoulder problem' and the subsequent treatment, you can also contact Physiotherapy Iburg for rehabilitation after fractures, dislocations or recovery after surgery.

Physiotherapy Iburg Rotterdam has a close collaboration with Drs. P. Monteban from Bergman Clinics (formerly Medinova Zestienhoven) and the physiotherapists from Bergman Clinics.