HOW CAN WE HELP?

AC Joint Pain

Pain around the joint at the top of the shoulder, often aggravated by pressing, lifting or reaching across the body.

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WHAT IS IT?

The acromioclavicular joint sits at the top of the shoulder where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade. It can become painful after injury, repeated loading or degenerative change.

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COMMON SYMPTOMS

Pain on top of the shoulder; tenderness at the AC joint; pain with bench press, overhead work or reaching across the body; discomfort lying on that side.

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HOW JADEX CAN HELP

Assessment helps distinguish AC joint pain from rotator-cuff or other shoulder problems. Management may include load modification, rehabilitation and, in selected cases, injection medicine.

RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT

Physiotherapy Assessment

A detailed musculoskeletal assessment to understand your problem, explain the findings and build a personalised plan.

OTHER SERVICES THAT MAY HELP

Physiotherapy Assessment

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A detailed musculoskeletal assessment to understand your problem, explain the findings and build a personalised plan.

Taping

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Supportive taping used where appropriate to help movement, sport or short-term symptom management.

Rehabilitation

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Individual rehabilitation designed to restore movement, strength, confidence and the physical capacity needed for your goals.

Ostenil / Hyaluronic Acid Injection

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Hyaluronic acid injection for selected painful joints, including osteoarthritis and other appropriate joint problems, with the aim of reducing pain and improving joint comfort.

Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling

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Needling techniques used where clinically appropriate as part of a wider physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plan.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

You don't need to know what treatment you need before booking. We'll assess your problem, discuss your goals and help you decide on the most appropriate next step