Physiotherapy for shoulder pain
Your shoulder moves more than any other joint, which is why it hurts so easily. With the right diagnosis and exercises, most people get back to everything they did before.
When to come in
- Pain when you lift your arm or reach up high
- Pain at night when you lie on that side
- A shoulder that has stiffened and will not move like it used to (frozen shoulder)
- Tendon pain or a rotator cuff problem
- Weakness after an injury or a dislocation
How we treat it
Assessment
We look at how your shoulder moves, how strong the muscles are and which movements hurt, to find where the problem is coming from.
Hands-on treatment
Techniques to ease pain and improve how far you can move.
Strengthening
Step-by-step exercises for the shoulder and shoulder blade muscles, the key to most shoulder problems.
Back to your activities
We help you get back to work, the gym or your sport safely.
How many sessions you will need
Shoulder problems usually take a bit longer, because tendons get stronger slowly. A frozen shoulder can last months. We explain what to expect from the start.
See a doctor straight away if you have
- A shoulder that looks out of shape after a fall
- Not being able to lift your arm at all after an injury
- Left shoulder pain with chest pain or shortness of breath
- A red, hot shoulder with a fever
Common questions
What is a frozen shoulder?
It is a condition where the shoulder becomes painful and slowly stiffens. It gets better over time, and physiotherapy helps reduce the pain and bring back movement.
Do I have to stop going to the gym?
Not always. We usually change the exercises that hurt and keep the ones you can do comfortably.
Is it covered by GeSY?
GeSY covers physiotherapy for specific diagnoses, with a referral from your personal doctor or a specialist. The number of sessions depends on the diagnosis and the co-payment is €10 per visit. You can also book privately.