Shoulder Pain
Regain mobility and get back to sports.
Shoulder pain can be uniquely debilitating, impacting nearly every aspect of daily life. From simple tasks like reaching overhead or carrying bags to sleeping comfortably at night, shoulder pain often limits mobility and independence in ways that are frustrating and overwhelming.
Many people with shoulder pain worry about whether it will ever improve or if they'll need invasive treatments like surgery to find relief. Unfortunately, these concerns can lead to avoidance of physical activity, which may worsen the problem over time.
​While shoulder discomfort can result from injuries or chronic conditions like frozen shoulder, impingement or rotator cuff tears, many cases can improve significantly with the right approach.
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We understand how much shoulder pain can impact your life and how discouraging it can feel when nothing seems to help. That’s why we take the time to understand your unique situation and create a personalised programme that gets you better.
Does This Sound Like You?
Worried about making things worse?
Your shoulder pain seemed to have come out of nowhere. Maybe it started after feeling a tweak when lifting or perhaps you simply woke up one morning and felt it. At first, you thought it would ease off on its own but it didn’t. Weeks turned into months, and now the pain is still there, possibly even getting worse​.​​
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​Tired of Temporary Solutions?
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Many of our clients come to us after following their doctor’s advice to rest or take painkillers, only to find their symptoms persist or return once the medication wears off, leaving you in a constant cycle of frustration and ongoing discomfort. If you’re caught in this cycle relying on painkillers, we can offer a more effective and long-lasting solution.​
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Confused with Online Advice?
Perhaps you've tried following advice from friends or family, or maybe you've spent hours searching for the right exercises online, only to find that nothing seems to work or even more made it worse? Shoulder pain can be complex, and what works for one person usually will not work for another. Our targeted, personalised treatment plans will ensure we address your specific condition.​
Shoulder Conditions We Treat
Rotator Cuff Pain
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder. Injuries, such as tears or inflammation (tendinopathy), can cause pain, weakness, and difficulty lifting or rotating your arm. These injuries are often the result of repetitive overhead activities or trauma.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder occurs when the shoulder joint capsule thickens and tightens, leading to stiffness and significant pain. It usually develops gradually and can last for months or even years if not addressed.
Shoulder Impingement
This happens when the tendons or bursa in the shoulder become compressed during movement, causing pain and irritation. It’s often linked to repetitive overhead motions, poor posture, or muscle imbalances.
Shoulder Instability
Instability occurs when the shoulder joint becomes loose, often due to dislocations, subluxations or repetitive strain. It can lead to pain, weakness, and a sensation that the shoulder might “give out.”
Arthritis
Arthritis can cause joint inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. While osteoarthritis develops gradually due to wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can affect the joint lining. Both can severely impact daily activities.
How We Can Help
This session is entirely dedicated to understanding you. A whole-body approach will be used to uncover the root cause of your pain or limitations, ensuring that we’re not just chasing symptoms, but creating a long-term solution. Here's what you can expect in your first session:
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1. Understanding Your Story
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We start by listening to your story, your symptoms, and your concerns. We'll explore your injury history, activity levels, lifestyle habits, and what you've tried before. No detail is too small, because everything contributes to the bigger picture.
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2. Assessment to Identify Diagnosis
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Rather than just treating symptoms, we aim to uncover what’s truly driving your pain or dysfunction. Through a detailed physical assessment, we’ll analyse your posture, movement patterns, biomechanics, joint mobility, muscle strength, and control to identify any imbalances or compensations. This allows us to pinpoint not just where the problem is, but why it’s happening.
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3. Hands-On Treatment
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We’ll begin hands-on therapy during your initial consultation. This may include soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, or other manual techniques aimed at reducing pain, improving movement, and accelerating your progress from the start.
4. Bespoke Treatment Plan
Before we finish, we will discuss a clear treatment plan tailored to your goals - whether it's to getting back to doing day-to-day tasks pain-free, running a marathon or simply moving without feeling restricted. This roadmap outlines the key phases of your recovery and the outcomes we’ll be working towards together. You’ll know exactly what to expect and what kind of outcomes we can expect together.
What to expect in your Initial Consultation.
At the end of a treatment, you'll walk away with:
This session is entirely dedicated to understanding you. A whole-body approach will be used to uncover the root cause of your pain or limitations, ensuring that we’re not just chasing symptoms, but creating a long-term solution. Here's what you can expect in your first session:
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​A Deeper Understanding of Your Body
Insight into your posture, movement mechanics and imbalances.
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You’ll leave each session knowing exactly how your body moves and where things are going wrong. We’ll highlight key dysfunctions contributing to your pain or limitations, often missed by traditional approaches.​
Clarify on Root Cause
A precise diagnosis of your issues.
No more confusion or contradictory advice. We’ll identify the true source of your pain (not just the symptoms) and explain it in a clear, jargon-free way so you fully understand what’s going on and why it matters.​
Immediate Pain-Relief
A noticeable relief through hands-on treatment.
We’ll begin addressing your discomfort right away. Whether it’s through manual therapy, movement correction or targeted release techniques, our goal is to help you feel even just a little better after every session.
Practical Tools and Strategies to Manage Symptoms
You’ll be equipped with simple, science-backed advice tailored to your lifestyle, from movement modifications to self-care tips, so you feel more confident and in control between sessions.
Personalised Plan to Progress Forward
A structured, step-by-step recovery roadmap.
We will map out your next steps clearly. From the key phases of your recovery to the number of sessions required to progress goals and milestones. You will also be given the tools to track your progress closely with objective KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). This way, you can measure the effectiveness of each treatment and make adjustments in real time.
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