Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons adults over 40 seek treatment at our clinics. Whether it’s that persistent dull ache while lifting your arm, a sharp pain when reaching overhead, or stiffness when trying to sleep, shoulder pain can significantly disrupt your daily life. At our clinic, we often see patients who don’t realize how much shoulder physiotherapy can help—both to relieve pain and prevent long-term issues. Usually, people will come in for help once it starts to affect their sports and physical activity, or when they can no longer perform every day tasks like reaching a…

If you’ve ever experienced pain and stiffness in your shoulder, you know how difficult it can make everyday tasks—reaching for something on a shelf, putting on a jacket, or even combing your hair. One possible reason for this kind of shoulder pain is frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. In this blog, we’ll break down what frozen shoulder is, how it happens, and how Physiotherapy Treatment can help you recover and regain full use of your shoulder. What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue around your shoulder joint (called the “capsule”) becomes inflamed, thickened, and tight. Consequently, this makes it harder to move your shoulder and causes pain. In some cases, the pain can also get worse at night, making it difficult to sleep. Usually, this condition develops slowly, often over the course of months or even years, and in a predictable pattern. Unfortunately, frozen…

WHY DO I HAVE SHOULDER PAIN You haven’t done anything to hurt your shoulder. However, you may find yourself unable to move your shoulder and it may cause serious pain if you try. This is a condition known as Frozen Shoulder, and it can greatly affect your daily life. Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis is a condition that leads to a painful loss of range of motion in the shoulder joint. frozen shoulder SYMPTOMS  It causes persistent shoulder pain, inflammation and stiffness in the connective tissue of the shoulder. Therefore, the condition is known to gradually worsen over time. These persistent symptoms can make daily tasks extremely painful and challenging. Frozen shoulder causes the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint to contract and form scar tissue, which causes a painful restriction in range of motion. However,  without proper treatment, this shoulder condition can last for…

Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is a common problem for many people.  It can happen to people of all ages from children to the elderly.  The pain can be very severe and cause a lot of limitations with work and activity.  Shoulder pain is one of the top 5 reasons why people seek out physiotherapy and massage treatments. What Causes Shoulder Pain? There are several reasons why people suffer from shoulder pain. Trauma Any type of direct or indirect trauma can produce shoulder pain if the arm and/or shoulder is involved Motor vehicle accidents Falls Sports injuries Violent incidents Poor office ergonomics Many people who work in offices spend majority of their time sitting  in front of a computer for long periods of time.  Additionally, many offices do not always provide optimal ergonomic setups for their staff.  Over time, as a result, this may lead to the development of pain and…

Shoulder Injuries Shoulder Injuries Shoulder injuries are a common problem for many people. It can happen to people of all ages from children to the elderly. The pain from shoulder injuries can be very severe and cause a lot of limitations with work and activity. Shoulder pain is one of the top 5 reasons why people seek out Physiotherapy and Registered Massage Therapy treatments. What Causes Shoulder Pain? There are several reasons why people suffer from shoulder pain. Trauma – any type of direct or indirect trauma can produce shoulder pain if the arm and/or shoulder is involved Motor vehicle accidents Falls Sports injuries Violent incidents Poor workplace ergonomics – For people who work in offices, they may spend the majority of their time sitting in front of a computer. If the desk set up is not properly, then this may start to produce stress and…