Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common problem that can affect your ability to reach, lift, carry, or even sleep comfortably. Whether the pain has come on suddenly or developed gradually, physiotherapy can help relieve symptoms, improve movement, and prevent the issue from becoming long-term.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
- Rotator cuff issues – Irritation, tears or inflammation of the muscles and tendons that support the shoulder.
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) – Stiffness and pain that limits movement, often without a clear cause.
- Shoulder impingement – Tendons becoming compressed during movement.
- Tendinopathy – Degeneration or irritation of tendons, such as in the biceps or rotator cuff.
- Bursitis – Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions the shoulder joint.
- Dislocation or instability – Often following injury or trauma.
- Arthritis – Wear and tear within the shoulder joint.
- Referred pain – From the neck or upper back.
- Post surgery.
Relieve pain, restore movement, revive life.
Physiotherapy is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for most types of shoulder pain. Your physiotherapist will carry out a thorough assessment to identify the root cause and develop a personalised plan to help you recover.
If your shoulder pain is interfering with daily tasks, affecting your sleep, or not improving, it’s time to book an appointment with us. Early intervention can help speed up recovery and prevent further complications.
Results That Move You
- Exercise therapy to improve strength, control and flexibility.
- Manual therapy to restore movement and reduce stiffness.
- Postural advice and movement re-education.
- Taping or support to offload irritated structures.
- Education about how to manage symptoms and avoid aggravating movements.