Conditions we treat

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can limit everything from reaching overhead to sleeping comfortably. Whether it's a rotator cuff issue, frozen shoulder, or impingement, a licensed PT can evaluate your shoulder over video and guide you through recovery. Covered by your insurance.

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What is shoulder pain?

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it vulnerable to injury. Common diagnoses include rotator cuff tendinopathy, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, labral tears, and biceps tendinitis. Physical therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for most shoulder conditions.

Common symptoms

Pain when reaching overhead or behind your back
Aching pain at rest or at night
Weakness when lifting or carrying
Loss of range of motion
Pain sleeping on the affected side
Clicking or catching with movement
Stiffness that limits daily activities
Sharp pain with sudden movements

What causes shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain often develops from repetitive overhead movements, poor posture, muscle imbalances, or age-related degeneration. Desk work that rounds the shoulders forward can create impingement over time. Sudden injuries from falls or sports can damage the rotator cuff or labrum.

How virtual PT helps with shoulder pain

1

Evaluation

Your PT performs a detailed video assessment — testing range of motion, strength, and specific movements that reproduce your pain to identify whether the issue is rotator cuff, impingement, frozen shoulder, or something else.

2

Treatment

Your program focuses on restoring pain-free range of motion and building rotator cuff and scapular strength. Exercises are carefully progressed to avoid aggravating the shoulder.

3

Ongoing support

Between visits, message your PT about how exercises feel or if your pain changes. Your program is adjusted regularly as your shoulder recovers.

What to expect

Your first visit is about 60 minutes over video. You'll leave understanding what's happening in your shoulder and with a plan to start improving immediately. Most shoulder conditions see meaningful progress within 6-8 weeks.

Ready to start feeling better?

Get matched with a licensed physical therapist who specializes in shoulder pain. Covered by insurance.

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