Shoulder Pain

Restoring Comfort, Strength and Movement

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, allowing us to lift, reach, and move freely. Because of its complex structure and reliance on surrounding muscles and tendons, it's also one of the most commonly injured areas - whether from acute overload / overuse, sport, or, other associated health conditions, or sudden trauma.
Shoulder pain can also be linked to neck or upper back issues, making a thorough assessment essential for lasting relief.

Common Symptoms
• Pain or stiffness with reaching, lifting, or
overhead movement
• Difficulty sleeping on the affected side
• Weakness or reduced shoulder strength
• Clicking, catching, or a feeling of instability
• Pain radiating into the upper arm, neck or
shoulder blade region
• Postural-related shoulder or upper back ache

How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy helps identify the underlying causes / contributing factors of shoulder pain - whether it's related to rotator cuff injury, tendinopathy, postural strain, joint stiffness, or referred pain from the neck.
Targeted treatment restores shoulder movement, strength, and stability while improving mobility, strength, function and confidence.

Treatment focuses on:
• Reducing pain and improving range of motion
• Restoring shoulder strength
• Improving stability and function
• Addressing postural, neck and upper back
contribution
• Providing guidance for a safe return to work,
exercise, or sport

What to Expect in Treatment
Your initial consultation includes a detailed assessment of your shoulder, neck, and upper back to determine the source(s) of your pain and identify any contributing factors.

Treatment may include:
• Gentle joint mobilisation and soft tissue
release
• Targeted strengthening and rehabilitation
exercises
• Dry needling or trigger point therapy (if
appropriate)
• Postural and ergonomic advice
• Education and self-management strategies to
prevent recurrence

Our goal is to help you move freely, rebuild confidence, and get back to the activities you enjoy — without pain holding you back.