Injuries & Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Is pain in your shoulder affecting your ability to work, relax, or stay active?

Shoulder pain can be incredibly frustrating. It can stop you from reaching, lifting, sleeping comfortably, or even putting on a jacket. Whether it came on suddenly after an injury or crept in gradually, shoulder problems often make even the simplest tasks feel difficult.

If you’re asking yourself:

• “Is this a pulled muscle, or something more serious?”
• “Why does it hurt when I reach overhead or behind my back?”
• “Should I rest, or try to keep using it?”
• “Why hasn’t it gone away yet?”

These are common questions and the good news is, help is available.

Understanding your Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, but that mobility comes with vulnerability. It relies heavily on muscles, tendons, and ligaments to stay stable and move freely. When something’s not working properly, pain, weakness, or limited movement can quickly follow.

We treat a wide range of shoulder conditions, including:

• Rotator cuff injuries (tears, strains, tendinopathy)
• Shoulder impingement
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Bursitis or tendonitis
• Dislocations and instability
• Arthritis-related pain and stiffness
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Postural overload from work or sport
• Referred pain from the neck or upper back

Shoulder pain might be felt locally, or it could radiate into the upper arm, neck, or back. It may worsen with certain movements, especially overhead or behind-the-back actions, or disturb your sleep, particularly if you lie on the affected side.

Why It's Important to Act Early

Shoulder issues often start small but can escalate if left untreated, especially when pain leads you to avoid using the joint. This lack of movement can cause stiffness, weakness, or even further injury.

Early diagnosis and treatment can shorten recovery time, prevent chronic pain, and help you regain full function.

How We Treat Shoulder Pain

We don’t just treat the symptoms - we get to the root of the problem. Your treatment starts with a thorough assessment to identify the specific structures involved and the underlying causes, such as poor posture, muscle imbalances, or previous injuries.

Treatment may include:

• Manual Therapy – Targeted, hands-on techniques to mobilise stiff joints, release tight soft tissues, and restore natural shoulder movement. Particularly effective for improving flexibility, reducing pain, and restoring functional range

• Sports Massage – Focused massage therapy to relieve muscle tightness, ease spasms, and improve circulation around the shoulder and upper back - ideal for tension caused by overuse, poor posture, or stress-related holding patterns

• Kinesiology Taping – Supportive taping techniques can help offload irritated tendons, improve posture, and reduce strain during movement. It’s often used to ease pain during activity or aid recovery between sessions

• Exercise rehabilitation – Bespoke strengthening and mobility programmes designed to restore control, build resilience, and prevent re-injury. Exercises focus on the rotator cuff, shoulder blade stabilisers, and posture correction

• Postural and ergonomic advice – Practical tips for sitting, standing, working, and sleeping to protect your spine throughout daily life

• Education and self-care guidance – Understanding your condition is key to recovery. We’ll explain what’s causing your pain, how to manage it, and what you can do between sessions to speed up progress and stay in control

• Electrotherapy – We may use therapies like TENS, interferential or ultrasound therapy to calm inflammation, reduce pain, and support tissue healing — particularly useful in acute flare-ups or tendon irritation

• Shockwave Therapy – An advanced, non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in chronic shoulder conditions, such as rotator cuff tendinopathy or calcific tendonitis, especially when progress has stalled with other methods

Don't Let Shoulder Pain Linger

Shoulder pain isn’t something you have to live with - and ignoring it often leads to further stiffness or dysfunction. Whether your pain is new or something that’s been bothering you for months, we’re here to help.

With expert assessment, hands-on care, and a personalised treatment plan, we’ll work with you to relieve your pain, restore your movement, and prevent the problem from returning.

Book your assessment today and take the first step towards a stronger, pain-free shoulder.

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