Shoulder Pain During Bench Press? Try Engaging Your Back
When most people think about the bench press, they think it’s all chest and arms. But your back plays a key role too. Using your back properly helps you lift safely and more effectively. Why Engage Your Back Your back muscles — especially the lats, traps, and rhomboids — help stabilise your shoulder blades. That […]
Training the Shoulder: Building Strength Through Rotator Cuff Stability
When most people think of shoulder training, they picture big deltoids and overhead presses. For long-term shoulder health and injury prevention, however, the real stabilisers are the rotator cuff muscles. These four small muscles—supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—act as dynamic stabilisers. They don’t create large movements like the deltoids, but they keep the humeral […]
Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How Physiotherapy Can Help
If you’re struggling with a shoulder that feels stiff, painful, and just won’t move freely on all movements, you might be dealing with frozen shoulder. It can feel frustrating when simple things like reaching up to a shelf, brushing your hair, or even getting dressed become difficult. However, with the right physiotherapy approach, frozen shoulder […]
What are AC Joint Sprains & How Do We Treat Them?
AC or acromioclavicular joint sprains are a very common injury in contact sport athletes – accounting for 40-50% of shoulder injuries in contact sports. They also commonly occur in motor vehicle accidents. They usually occur following a fall on the shoulder or elbow. Basic Anatomy of the Acromioclavicular (AC) JointThe AC Joint is where the […]
Rotator cuff injuries
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. These muscles help to stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for overhead or shoulder elevation movements. Rotator cuff injuries are common in athletes and people who engage in overhead activities, such as swimming, tennis and baseball. They can also […]
