03/05/2026
๐ง๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ?
It might be your pec โ not your heart.
Insurance accepted: Bupa ยท AXA ยท AVIVA ยท Vitality ยท Allianz ยท WPA โ all claim documentation provided free of charge.
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The pectoralis major is the large chest muscle that attaches to the front of your shoulder. When it's repeatedly overloaded โ through desk work, gym training, or poor posture โ the tendon where it connects to bone can become irritated and painful. This is pectoralis tendinopathy.
A related condition, pectoralis minor syndrome, occurs when the smaller chest muscle underneath tightens and compresses the nerves running into your arm โ causing tingling, numbness, and shoulder pain.
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The most common driver is what physiotherapists call Upper Crossed Syndrome โ a pattern where the chest muscles shorten and tighten while the upper back muscles weaken. This pulls the shoulders forward, tilts the shoulder blades, and puts excessive load on the pectoral tendons.
Risk factors include prolonged desk work, bench press and pushing exercises, overhead sports (swimming, racquet sports), and repetitive lifting. Research suggests up to 55โ69% of office workers experience neck and shoulder pain linked to this postural pattern.
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At J&J Therapy, our HCPC-registered physiotherapists use a targeted, hands-on approach โ not just exercise sheets.
Our treatment combines:
โ Specialist manual therapy: soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, and trigger point work to address the tight chest muscles and restricted thoracic spine
โ Swiss Storz Medical shockwave therapy: evidence-based technology that may help stimulate tissue healing in stubborn tendon conditions
โ Progressive exercise prescription: from gentle stretches to strengthening, tailored to your stage of recovery
โ Posture and ergonomic advice: practical changes for your desk setup and daily habits
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"We visited with shoulder discomfort issues [...] My therapist, Avery, is a gem. She is professional, knowledgeable and talented. She explained all steps she will take and possible reasons of the issues I'm having, in detail."
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"For more than 4 years I suffered shoulder impingement [...] I'm so blessed to have come across J&J Therapy and see actual improvement, thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the human body."
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Initial Assessment: 45 min, ยฃ70 โ full evaluation and treatment included. No hidden costs.
๐ 07935 869938 (reception)
๐ 07882 943540 (24/7 AI booking โ call, text, or WhatsApp anytime)
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