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Shoulder Pain Treatment

Shoulder pain can be driven by load management, cuff capacity, and movement control through the shoulder blade and thoracic spine.

We commonly pair this condition-focused care with targeted services like Physical Therapy and Dry Needling, then progress you at the location that is most convenient for your schedule.

Symptoms

  • Pain with overhead lifting or pressing
  • Night pain when lying on one side
  • Weakness during pulling, throwing, or pressing

Common Causes

  • Rapid overhead training increases
  • Rotator cuff overload
  • Poor scapular and thoracic control under load

How PT Helps

  • Improves cuff strength and scapular mechanics
  • Reduces painful sensitivity with graded loading
  • Restores confidence for overhead movement and sport

Our Approach at Complex

  • Shoulder function testing across mobility and force output
  • Manual treatment + progressive strengthening
  • Sport-specific progression for overhead athletes

First Visit

  • Provocative movement testing and symptom mapping
  • Baseline shoulder strength and range measurements
  • First-week plan for symptom reduction and loading strategy

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Shoulder Pain FAQs

Can shoulder pain improve without surgery?

Many shoulder conditions respond very well to a structured rehab program focused on strength and movement quality.

Do you treat throwing athletes?

Yes. We help overhead athletes restore range, force production, and return-to-throw progression.

Should I stop upper-body training?

Usually not entirely. We modify exercises and loading while symptoms settle and strength improves.

Start Your Recovery Plan

Book now for a one-on-one evaluation. We will map your treatment strategy and progression from day one.