Shoulder Pain: Common Causes and When to Seek Help

Understanding Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, which unfortunately makes it prone to injury. Shoulder pain can range from a mild ache to severe pain that limits your ability to dress, sleep, or work.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

• Rotator cuff injuries (tears, tendinitis, impingement)

• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

• Bursitis

• Arthritis

• Referred pain from the neck

• Instability or dislocation

Physiotherapy Treatment

A comprehensive physiotherapy approach for shoulder pain typically includes:

• Detailed assessment to identify the root cause

• Manual therapy to improve joint mobility

• Targeted strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff

• Postural correction exercises

• Activity modification advice

• Progressive return to sport or work programme

When to Seek Help

Book an assessment if you experience:

• Pain lasting more than a few days

• Difficulty sleeping due to shoulder pain

• Reduced range of movement

• Weakness when lifting

• Pain that spreads down your arm