The Trusted Stoke Chiro Clinic For Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain
The shoulder is a very flexible joint resulting in some compromise in stability; this may make it vulnerable to injury. Poor postural habits and sedentary lifestyles can also make us prone to trauma resulting in conditions such as tendonitis (rotator cuff tendonitis) and impingement syndromes. The Elbow is also very prone to tendonitis (tennis elbow arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck) secondary to repetitive use.
Your chiropractor at City Chiropractic Clinic takes a detailed history of your condition and performs a thorough examination to try to get to the underlying cause of your shoulder, elbow or wrist pain.
Chiropractic treatment aims to improve and maximise joint function. After making a diagnosis, our chiropractor uses techniques such as massage, mobilisation, manipulation and taping, together with recommending postural improvements and exercises to help address muscle imbalances and help to prevent recurrence.
Our Stoke Chiropractors Are Here To Help
If you’re experiencing shoulder, elbow or wrist pain, our team at City Chiropractic Clinic is here to help. As the longest established chiropractic clinic in Stoke, established over 30 plus years, our experienced team, are committed to providing personalised care to help you achieve a pain-free, active lifestyle.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain Treatment in Stoke-on-Trent
Can a chiropractor help with shoulder, elbow and wrist pain?
Yes. Chiropractors are trained to assess and treat a wide range of upper limb conditions, including rotator cuff problems, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries. At City Chiropractic Clinic in Stoke-on-Trent, your chiropractor carries out a detailed history and thorough physical examination to identify the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. Treatment typically combines soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, manipulation and rehabilitative exercises to restore movement, reduce pain and help prevent the problem returning. You can find out more about the techniques we use on our how chiropractic works page, or read about the full range of conditions treated by our Stoke chiropractors.
What conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow and wrist do your Stoke chiropractors treat?
Our experienced team at City Chiropractic Clinic regularly helps patients across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas with conditions including:
- Rotator cuff tendonitis and impingement syndrome
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Wrist and forearm repetitive strain injuries
- Referred pain from the neck and upper back
Many of these conditions are linked to poor posture, sedentary working habits or repetitive use. Our pain prevention advice and rehab and posture exercises are there to support your recovery and help you stay well between appointments. We also offer sports massage alongside chiropractic care, which can be particularly effective for tight or overworked muscles around the shoulder and upper arm.
I live in Hanley, Fenton, Longton or another part of Stoke – how easy is it to get to your clinic?
City Chiropractic Clinic is located at 40 Epworth Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1NR, making it straightforward to reach from all six towns and the wider city area. Patients regularly travel to us from Hanley, Fenton, Longton, Burslem, Tunstall, Trentham, Meir and Blurton. As the longest-established chiropractic clinic in Stoke with over 30 years of serving the local community, we are a trusted choice for upper limb pain treatment across the entire Potteries area. You can check our opening times or get directions on our website. If you are closer to Newcastle-under-Lyme, our sister clinic Newcastle Chiropractic Clinic on Blackfriars Road, ST5 2ED is also available to you.
How many sessions will I need before my shoulder, elbow or wrist pain improves?
This varies from person to person and depends on factors such as how long you have had the problem, the specific diagnosis and your general health. Many patients begin to notice a meaningful improvement within three to six sessions. Following your initial examination, your chiropractor will give you a realistic indication of the likely course of care required. Our new patient information page explains what happens at your first appointment, and you can also take a look at feedback from our patients to get a sense of the results people achieve. Home exercises form an important part of recovery; our dedicated shoulder pain exercises and wrist pain exercises pages give you guided routines to support your progress between visits.
I work in one of the industrial or retail areas of Stoke-on-Trent and my wrist and elbow pain seems to be work-related. Can chiropractic help?
Absolutely. Repetitive strain and overuse injuries are among the most common upper limb complaints we see at City Chiropractic Clinic, particularly in patients whose jobs involve prolonged keyboard use, manual handling, production-line work or standing at a till or counter for long periods. Whether you work in Longton, Tunstall, Burslem or anywhere else across Stoke-on-Trent, our chiropractors can assess how your symptoms relate to your working posture and daily tasks. Treatment is combined with ergonomic and pain prevention advice to address the underlying cause rather than simply managing the pain. Our digital posture analysis can also be a useful tool in identifying postural habits that are contributing to your symptoms.
How do I book an appointment for shoulder, elbow or wrist pain treatment in Stoke-on-Trent?
You can book online at any time via our online booking page, or call us on 01782 848 184. If you would prefer to speak with us first, our free advice page is a good starting point, and you can always contact us with any questions before committing to an appointment. We offer appointments Monday to Friday, including early morning and early evening slots, plus Saturday mornings, to suit patients travelling from Trentham, Meir, Blurton and across the wider Stoke-on-Trent area. If you are based nearer to Newcastle-under-Lyme, please contact our Newcastle Chiropractic Clinic on 01782 711 191. You can also use our chiropractor near me page to find the most convenient location for you.