Shoulder Pain

Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain

At Rising Tide Physical Therapy we are shoulder pain experts. Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons many patients come to see us and affects upwards of 26% of the population. Shoulder pain is typically a direct result of physical activities including playing sports, weight lifting, trauma, manual labor, or it can even be caused by repetitive movements and overuse.

Symptoms

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the entire body with an enormous range of motion. Common symptoms of shoulder pain can include:

• Sharp pain when moving the shoulder
• Increased pain with movement
• Dull ache or pain that is constant or lingers
• Pain that continuously gets worse throughout the day
• Severe ache/pain

Causes

Shoulder aches and pains can be due to a number of reasons including, but not limited to:

• Frozen shoulder
• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Shoulder dislocation
• Labral tear
• Bursitis
• Rotator cuff tear
• Tendonitis
• Arthritis
• Instability in the shoulder
• Fracture or broken bone

Relief

Although surgery can provide relief from shoulder pain, in many cases non-surgical interventions like physical therapy are more effective. Physical therapy is less expensive and less prone to complications than surgery and can be a highly effective way to treat shoulder pain.

The treatment options to relieve your shoulder pain will depend heavily on the condition and cause of your pain, which is why we recommend a full shoulder pain assessment to get started.

Schedule a Shoulder Pain Assessment Today

At Rising Tide Physical Therapy we complete a thorough examination of the whole body to determine the root cause of your shoulder pain. We then work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan specific to your personal goals, abilities, and lifestyle.

Our skilled physical therapists are experts in how your body moves and can help you get relief from pain without the need for pain medications or surgery.

Remember with Direct Access, you don’t need a prescription from your doctor. Simply call one of our physical therapy clinics today and make an appointment.