Swimmer | Swimmers Shoulder Treatment In Dublin, Ireland

Treatment For Swimmers Shoulder In Dublin, Ireland

Swimmer’s shoulder is a condition that can be very painful and limiting for athletes. The good news is that there are many treatment options available at Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy.

We offer a wide range of treatments, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy. We will work with you to find a suitable treatment plan.

What Causes Pain In The Shoulder Joint? Is It Really A Swimmer Problem? 

Swimmer’s shoulder is a common caused by repetitive use of the shoulder joint. It is most common in athletes who swim, especially freestyle and backstroke swimmers. The condition can also be caused by:

  • Bony changes that cause tightness or weakness in surrounding muscles.
  • Overuse injuries to tendons or ligaments that surround and support the shoulder joint.

man with shoulder pain swimmer's shoulder

How We Help With Swimmer’s Shoulder

At Dublin Physical & Chiropractic , we can assess and treat swimmer’s shoulder.

After an initial consultation to assess your condition and discuss the best treatment options for you, we will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This may include:

Chiropractic care to help with function and range of motion in the shoulder joint.

Physical therapy from one of our physiotherapists to help strengthen muscles that support the shoulder.

Shockwave therapy or laser therapy, both offered by our physiotherapists. The evidence for these in shoulder pain is mixed, and results vary.

If you are suffering from swimmer’s shoulder, contact Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy to book an assessment.

Woman getting physio for swimmer's shoulder

Treating A Painful Shoulder In Dublin, Ireland

At our clinic we use a combination of physical therapy and chiropractic techniques for swimmer’s shoulder.

We may combine chiropractic care and physiotherapy to help with function and strength in the shoulder. Our therapies include: class IV laser therapy, shockwave therapy, spinal adjustments and exercise therapy.

man swimming man swimming swimmer's shoulder

Chiropractic Care For Tight Shoulders

Chiropractic care may help where stiffness in the neck or upper back is contributing to shoulder symptoms.

Physical Therapy For The Sea Swimmer 

Physiotherapy can help to strengthen muscles that support the shoulder.

Our physiotherapists use a variety of techniques, including class IV laser therapy and shockwave therapy, both offered by our physiotherapists.

man receiving physio for swimmer's shoulder

Laser Therapy

Laser therapy uses light applied to the skin over the painful area. The evidence for it is mixed, and results vary.

woman getting laser therapy for swimmer's shoulder

Shockwave Therapy 

Shockwave therapy delivers sound waves to the skin over the painful area. It is used as part of physiotherapy, not on its own; the evidence varies between shoulder conditions, and results vary.

Contact Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Today!

To book an appointment, call (01) 575 2623 or email [email protected].

Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland

Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.

Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.

References 

[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27355281/

[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20818199/