SHOULDER PAIN PHYSIOTHERAPY

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, which also makes it one of the more complex to diagnose accurately. Shoulder pain can limit simple daily tasks — reaching, dressing, sleeping on that side — and often responds well to a properly targeted physiotherapy plan.

Common Causes We See

• Rotator cuff injuries or irritation
• Frozen shoulder
• Impingement (pain with overhead movement)
• Postural-related shoulder and neck tension
• Sports-related shoulder injuries

How Physiotherapy Can Help

Shoulder assessment involves testing movement, strength, and specific tests to identify which structures are involved. Treatment typically centres on a graded exercise programme to restore strength and movement, combined with manual therapy to ease pain and stiffness. Frozen shoulder in particular tends to need a longer-term, patience-led approach — we'll be upfront with you about realistic timelines rather than overpromising quick fixes.