Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain and osteopathy
Shoulder pain can have many causes. Often it develops gradually without an obvious trigger. Frequently, tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles from sitting work is the underlying issue.
Sometimes shoulder pain radiates from the neck, and it’s common to have both neck and shoulder muscle pain and tightness at the same time.
I always aim to find the root cause of the pain, so the assessment takes its own time. Once the cause is identified, osteopathic treatment can be focused on the right area—the source of the shoulder pain.

Relief for shoulder painfrom osteopathy
Shoulder pain can make everyday life hard — it can disrupt sleep, get in the way of dressing, and limit movement. Osteopathy offers a gentle, holistic way to ease shoulder problems.
An osteopath doesn’t just focus on the painful spot; they also assess the neck, thoracic spine and shoulder blade mobility, which often affect shoulder function. Treatment uses soft manual techniques aimed at reducing muscle tension, improving joint mobility and supporting the tissues’ natural healing.
Osteopathy can help with both sudden and long‑standing pain, such as overuse injuries, tension-related pain or movement restrictions. Individual assessment and a tailored treatment plan ensure you get care suited to your situation — the goal is to restore shoulder function and make daily life easier.
Alongside hands-on treatment, I’ll show you a few simple exercises you can do at home to ease shoulder symptoms.
Osteopathy in Helsinki – services and prices
Osteopathy
60 min
€94 / hour
Personal trainer
PT / programming
€99 / hour
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
Booking
Book an appointment online
Choose a suitable time from the calendar. If you can’t find a time that suits you, you can ask about other available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
You’re warmly welcome to my clinic at Läkkisepäntie 11 A in Metsälä, Helsinki!
Clinic
How to find us
Osteopath Jerry Ketola
Läkkisepäntie 11 A
00620 Helsinki
The clinic is conveniently located near major junctions in Metsälä, alongside Tuusulantie and close to Käpylä station. It’s about a 15–20 minute drive from both Tikkurila and Leppävaara. My osteopathy practice is situated inside the R5 Athletics & Health gym and wellness facilities. Follow the R5 signs to find the entrance and head to the second floor.
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