Physical Therapy for
Shoulder Pain & Injuries
The shoulders give us incredible mobility, but that flexibility also makes them vulnerable to injury. Whether you’re recovering from an accident, athletic strain, or chronic wear and tear, shoulder pain can interfere with daily life and keep you from doing the things you love. The good news: with targeted physical therapy, most shoulder injuries heal without surgery.
Common Types of Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injuries can vary widely, but some of the most common include:
A torn rotator cuff can cause weakness, pain, and difficulty lifting your arm especially during daily task.
When your shoulder feels stiff, painful, and "locked up," it may be frozen shoulder. Movement becomes harder everyday.
Pain with overhead movement? Impingement happens when tendons get pinched in the shoulder joint.
Inflammation of the shoulder bursa causes sharp, localized pain that worsens with lifting or reaching.
Overuse or repetitive strain can inflame the tendons in your shoulder, leading to persistent aching and weakness.
A shoulder that "pops out" completely (dislocation) or partially (subluxation) often leads to instability and recurring pain.
If your shoulder feels loose, slips, or gives out during activity instability may be the cause.
Breaks in the collarbone or shoulder blade are painful and limit arm function, even after the bone heals.
Shoulder arthritis causes stiffness, grinding, and chronic pain that worsens over time.
A SLAP tear affects the cartilage around your shoulder joint, often causing catching, popping, and weakness.
Abnormal curves in the spine don't just affect appearance, they impact balance, breathing, and mobility.