Shoulder Pain

Overview

Shoulder pain can develop from a variety of factors involving the muscles, tendons, joints, and surrounding structures that help control shoulder movement.

Common Reasons

• Pain with reaching or overhead activity
• Clicking or discomfort with movement
• Shoulder weakness or stiffness
• Pain during exercise or at night

Common Conditions

• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Shoulder impingement
• Muscle strains
• Shoulder sprains

Approach

Treatment may include joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and targeted strengthening exercises to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore shoulder function.