14/12/2022
The Shoulder Joint.
Technically the shoulder is made up of 3 different joints : the glenohumeral, the acromioclavicular and the scapulothoracic joint. It is the most mobile joint in the body and it allows up to reach up, wave, swim, throw and do all sorts of complex movements. However, in order for the shoulder to maintain it’s dynamic mobility it has had to sacrifice it’s stability. The shoulder is almost entirely dependant on muscular control (especially by the rotator cuff muscles - which we will cover in a later post)…so much so that the only bony connection which links your arm to the rest of your body is via your collarbone (clavicle)!!!
Due to the unstable and dynamic nature of this joint, it often causes problems and pain. Luckily osteopaths can treat the vast majority of shoulder issues. So if you have any concerns regarding your shoulder, give us a call!