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Shoulder physiotherapy to effectively tackle your shoulder pain
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body, making it possible for you to perform a wide range of movements, such as reaching up high and extending your arm backward and forward. If you have shoulder pain that isn’t eased with traditional painkillers, you might find it disrupts many aspects of your daily life, such as your sleep and ability to socialise. Although traditional painkillers might not help, a combination of medication and physiotherapy could resolve your shoulder pain.
At Circle Health Group, we have a large network of dedicated physiotherapists who can perform tailored shoulder physiotherapy for shoulder pain – building your personalised regime for you, and helping you follow it properly at home and during sessions for the best results. We also have a range of physiotherapy units, gyms, and facilities with cutting-edge equipment across our hospitals to aid your sessions. To find the right physiotherapist for you, or to speak with one of our friendly advisors about physiotherapy for your shoulder in more detail, call us to book an appointment with a physiotherapist today.
The cost of follow-up appointments starts from £50.*
The cost of your total physiotherapy treatment will depend on various factors such as your condition, how many sessions you need and what type of treatment you are recommended. Some of our specialist treatments, such as steroid injection therapy, are priced separately, however you will be informed of any additional charges as part of your treatment planning. Your physiotherapist will always discuss your treatment options with you.
*This is a guide price and may vary. You’ll be told the exact cost before you book.
You might need physiotherapy to manage your shoulder pain if you have any of the following health concerns:
If your rotator cuff tendon rubs against your acromion (the bony part of your shoulder blade) when you raise your arm, you probably have an impinged shoulder, also called shoulder impingement. A shoulder impingement can occur due to irritation or inflammation in the bursa (fluid-filled sac) located between your rotator cuff tendon and acromion or following a tear in your rotator cuff tendon (rotator cuff tear). The most common symptom is a dull and aching pain that might feel worse at night (when you have little distraction) or when you move your shoulder.
It is not clear exactly why people get frozen shoulder, but it happens when the tissues around your shoulder joint become inflamed and get tighter, causing stiffness, weakness, pain, and limited mobility in your shoulder. Frozen shoulder can last for months or even years. Shoulder physiotherapy helps to improve your range of motion in your shoulder and can reduce the inflammation and tightness in the joint.
A dislocated shoulder happens when your upper arm bone comes out of place from your shoulder socket, causing significant pain and swelling or bruising. It typically happens through a direct blow to your shoulder, such as during a rugby tackle or a collision such as a car crash. Shoulder dislocation physiotherapy exercises help you restore strength and mobility in your shoulder either following a dislocation or after you have surgery to repair a severely dislocated shoulder.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that develops when the smooth cartilage across the surface of your joint wears down over time. You'll sometimes hear it referred to as wear and tear arthritis, and it's more common the older we get. The wear and tear can make your joints very painful and stiff and can really reduce your mobility. This is the most common type of arthritis both in the UK and worldwide and it is one of the most common reasons why you might have physiotherapy.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) currently affects more than 400,000 people in the UK. It is an inflammatory joint condition caused by an autoimmune process, which happens when your body attacks its healthy cells by mistake. This often causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in your joints. Joints affected by RA are commonly surrounded by inflamed tissue, which often results in chronic pain. Rheumatoid arthritis in your shoulder can make moving extremely painful, preventing you from completing basic home tasks such as cooking and cleaning. Many people with RA find physiotherapy very helpful.
This can happen due to a bad fall or a direct blow to your shoulder, causing one of the bones in your joint to crack and break. A broken shoulder can cause severe pain that worsens when you move it, as well as swelling, tenderness, and bruising.
Read more about shoulder pain and how to treat it
Other reasons you might need to have shoulder physiotherapy include:
Your physiotherapist will explain which form of treatment is the best for you before they begin building your bespoke treatment plan.
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Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in November 2023. Next review due November 2026.