ACJ PAIN
ACJ PAIN
The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is the joint between the clavicle (collarbone) and the acromion (the tip of the shoulder blade). The AC joint provides a link between the arm and trunk and it transmits the load from the arm to the trunk when pulling, pushing, punching or resting on the arm.
WHAT IS ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (ACJ) PAIN?
ACJ pain is any painful sensation around the ACJ area.
WHAT CAUSES ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (ACJ) PAIN?
There are two main causes of ACJ pain:
HOW IS ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (ACJ) PAIN DIAGNOSED?
Your physiotherapist can carry out a full shoulder examination to determine the cause of your acromioclavicular pain and is usually sufficient for diagnosing a joint spreain however further scans such as X-ray, MRI or CT scans may be required to confirm diagnosis and determine the extent of the damage or if any other structures are involved and rule out a fracture.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (ACJ) PAIN?
There are different symptoms of ACJ pain depending on the severity of the cause of the pain and severity of the condition:
AC joint disruption:
Tenderness around the AC joint and a step if there is a clavicular separation.
Osteoarthritis:
Aching or pain lifting arm over head
WHAT TREATMENT CAN FARRELL PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFER FOR ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (ACJ) PAIN?
A specialist physiotherapist can assess your ACJ and surrounding structures to determine what the cause of the pain is and will provide an individual treatment plan. Treatment often includes:
BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (ACJ) PAIN?
Physiotherapy should be started as early as possible to ensure the best outcome. The benefits you feel from physiotherapy will be dependent on your symptoms and goals.
Treatment helps with:
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