Blog · Steve Hall · 24 January 2024
Osteopathy
Autumn gardening and your shoulders
Leaf piles, wet soil and a rotator cuff that remembers last year — Steve Hall on seasonal strain in Hartley Wintney.
Symptoms and what they can mean
An ache after raking that becomes a night pain. Difficulty reaching a coat. The pride of a tidy garden and a shoulder that files a complaint on Monday.
What we can do in clinic
We look at the neck, the thoracic spine and the cuff as a team. Deborah may take the loading if the tendon is the story. I will suggest smaller piles and a higher wheelbarrow like a killjoy, because it works.
Red flags and when to see your GP
A shoulder that will not lift after a fall, or swelling and fever — medical imaging or GP, not another weekend of leaves.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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