Bodymaster John Gibbons is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities in sports medicine. In this book, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to help you get the best results when working with this challenging but fascinating area of the body. How does a gall bladder problem cause referred pain to the shoulder? Why might pain in the superior aspect of the scapula be linked to a weak gluteus maximus muscle on the opposite side? A winged scapula can be caused by damage to which nerves? How would you treat a SLAP lesion? This is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand and treat shoulder-related pain. Author and internationally renowned bodywork practitioner John Gibbons discusses all these questions and more in The Vital Shoulder Complex as he guides the reader through everything they need to know to be able to confidently assess, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing pain in the shoulder and cervical spine. With over 350 color photographs and illustrations and insightful case studies from his own practice, this book provides an educative tour of the anatomy of the shoulder complex and demonstrates treatment protocols proven to successfully restore pain-free movement and improve sporting performance. The Vital Shoulder Complex takes you step-by-step through topics such as these: Differential diagnosis of shoulder pathology The relationship of the pelvis, the sacroiliac joint, and the glutes to the shoulder complex Special tests associated with the shoulder complex Athletic and kinesiology taping techniques for the shoulder and cervical spine Rehabilitation and exercise protocols for the shoulder complex