Complex shoulder pain - how the narrative and red flags paint a different picture

Tough to Treat

Clients self-refer for many reasons and we find ourselves on the front line of health care screening. Join Susan and Erica as they uncover key elements in a client's history and narrative around long-standing shoulder pain. Simplistic presentations usually mask true underlying considerations including the client's beliefs and red flags.

A glance at this episode:

• [1:41] Client's Initial Presentation and History

• [4:07] Exploring Past Injuries and Chronic Bike Riding

• [6:56] Impact of Corporate Life and Breast Cancer on Health

• [13:08] Concerns About Bone Health and DEXA Scan

• [15:21] Addressing Left Shoulder Pain and Movement Dysfunction

• [17:51] Implementing Modified Exercises and Pilates

• [39:28] Discussing the Power of the Narrative and Patient Advocacy

• [40:13] Connecting Patient Goals to Treatment Outcomes

• [45:17] Final Thoughts and Episode Closing

Related links:

• Tough To Treat Website

• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient

• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription

• Access the Transcript