Shoulder Pain Treatment
Rehab for frozen shoulder, impingement and rotator cuff issues.
The shoulder trades stability for range, which is why it is so easily irritated by overhead work, swimming and diving in Hurghada, or by a period of immobility. Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff irritation and subacromial pain all limit reaching overhead but behave quite differently under testing. Establishing which one you have determines whether treatment should push range, calm irritability, or load the cuff progressively.
Shoulder examination and treatment
We measure active and passive elevation, abduction and both rotations, since the gap between active and passive movement is the clearest clue to the diagnosis. Cuff strength is tested in isolation for each tendon, and scapular control is observed as you lower your arm. Treatment includes glenohumeral and scapulothoracic mobilisation, capsular stretching for genuine stiffness, cuff loading with bands and dumbbells, and shockwave where a calcific deposit is present. Sessions run 45 minutes and include sleeping-position advice, which strongly affects night pain.
Shoulder problems we manage
- Inability to lift the arm above shoulder height
- Night pain when lying on the affected side
- A painful arc between roughly 60 and 120 degrees
- Stiffness reaching behind the back to dress
- Weakness or catching when lowering the arm slowly
Treatment outcomes
- Clear differentiation between stiffness and weakness
- Improved sleep through positioning and pain control
- Rotator cuff strength rebuilt tendon by tendon
- Restored scapular rhythm during overhead reaching
- Shockwave available when calcification is confirmed
Session length and expected course
Sessions last 45 minutes. Impingement and cuff-related pain often improve over six to eight sessions; frozen shoulder is a longer commitment, typically three to six months of staged treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder often develops after injury, overuse or prolonged immobility, causing stiffness and restricted movement.
How is rotator cuff pain treated?
We combine manual therapy, targeted strengthening and shockwave therapy to relieve pain and restore rotator cuff function.
Will shoulder treatment help with diving-related injuries?
Yes, our programs are effective for the shoulder strain and impingement commonly seen in divers and swimmers.
Get your shoulder moving again
Book a shoulder assessment and find out whether stiffness, irritation or weakness is limiting you.
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