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Shoulder pain is something we regularly help people with at Sisu Performance Physical Therapy, and it can appear in many different ways.
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What Is Shoulder Pain?
Sometimes there’s an obvious starting point. You might notice discomfort after lifting weights, exercising at the gym, reaching for something awkwardly, or making a sudden movement.
Other times, shoulder pain seems to appear without a clear reason.
Because we rely on our shoulders for so many everyday movements, even relatively simple activities can become frustrating. Reaching into a cabinet, putting on clothes, closing a door, or lifting something overhead can suddenly feel more difficult.
Shoulder pain can also interfere with the activities you enjoy most, whether that’s lifting weights, playing golf or pickleball, or simply throwing a ball around with your kids or grandkids.
And for many people, one of the biggest frustrations is trying to get comfortable enough to sleep.
What are the symptoms of Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain doesn’t always mean experiencing discomfort in one specific spot.
Symptoms can appear around the shoulder itself or extend into other areas of the arm.
Common symptoms can include:
- A dull, persistent ache in the shoulder
- A throbbing sensation
- Discomfort that travels down the arm
- Tenderness at the front of the shoulder
- A pinching sensation during certain movements
- Difficulty lifting the arm overhead
- Difficulty moving the arm out to the side
- Reduced shoulder movement or stiffness
- A feeling that the shoulder is becoming “stuck”
- Difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position
You may notice these symptoms constantly, or they might only appear during particular movements.
Either way, when shoulder discomfort begins changing how you move, sleep, exercise, or participate in everyday life, it’s worth understanding what could be contributing to it.
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What Is Our Approach To Treating Shoulder Pain?
Maybe you’ve already tried giving your shoulder time to rest.
Perhaps you’ve spoken with your physician, had imaging such as an MRI, tried another form of physical therapy, or visited a chiropractor. Sometimes those approaches provide relief, but sometimes the shoulder continues to cause problems.
At Sisu Performance Physical Therapy, our approach starts with a thorough evaluation.
Rather than focusing only on where you feel the discomfort, we want to understand the bigger picture.
We look at how your shoulder moves, what activities cause difficulty, and other physical and lifestyle factors that could be influencing your symptoms.
From there, we develop an individualized plan based on what we find and, importantly, what you want to get back to doing.
As you progress, the aim is to gradually build your ability to do more while working toward reducing your symptoms.
Because success isn’t simply being able to move your shoulder in the clinic.
It’s being able to use it confidently in your everyday life.
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Not sure what your next step should be?
We’ve created a free Shoulder Pain Report to help you better understand back pain and some of the factors that may influence how your shoulder feels and moves.
Inside, you’ll discover practical information you can use to better understand your symptoms, common mistakes people make when dealing with shoulder discomfort, and steps that may help you start moving with greater confidence.
Download your free Shoulder Pain Report today and learn more about the options available to help you keep moving and playing life.