Shoulder pain can range from only when you make certain movements or shoulder pain can be so severe and debilitating that it is affecting all aspects of your life.

Many people think that their shoulder pain will just go away on its own, only to find out when they awake the next day it is still there.  Many people even have shoulder pain for more than 6 months and then they finally give in, and want a solution to fix their shoulder pain.

Maybe you are barely able to get through your work day or need to take many breaks at work, and take pain medication to get through the day.

Maybe you can barely lift your arm or have difficulty reaching behind your back, or can barely put your coat on. Maybe you have stopped playing sports because of your shoulder pain and muscle spasm. Shoulder pain keeps many people awake at night, and they cannot get the sleep that they need to live the quality of life that they desire.

Many people have seen their Doctor for shoulder pain and have been told that they need time off work, to relax, and to take anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants or even worse opioids.

Did your Doctor do an X-ray, MRI or ultrasound and say they found nothing? Or maybe they took an X-Ray and said you have osteoarthritis. This is also very common.

Many people have been told by their Doctor that they need to see an orthopedic surgeon and then they wait 6-12 months, sometimes longer, to find out that surgery cannot fix their shoulder pain

Does any of this sound familiar?

Shoulder Pain is a common condition in Toronto, however what are some reasons your shoulder pain is not going away?

• You have not done any treatment for your shoulder pain and thought it would just go away, but the pain still persists
• You continue to work a job that is majority sitting, and have developed muscle imbalances that need to be corrected
• You took your Doctor’s advice to take pain pills and rest, however this did nothing
• You tried treatment from another health care professional or physiotherapist, and it did not work
• You went to another health care professional or physiotherapist and they only used a heat pack, IFC or TENS (that “tingling machine”)
• You tried massage and found that you would feel a little better, but then the pain would just return because the problem was not fixed
• You went to a physiotherapist; however, they just gave you some exercises which seemed to do nothing
• Your shoulder pain has been misdiagnosed and is actually coming from the neck. Neck pain can often cause shoulder pain. A quality physiotherapist can diagnose and differentiate the two.
• You went to a clinic where you did not get enough 1-on-1 attention because the health care professional was treating multiple patients an hour
• You went to a physiotherapy clinic but rarely saw the physiotherapist and received treatment by assistants, only to be told many treatments later that you need to do your exercises more when they finally reassess you.
• You went to a physio or health care professional who did not have an expertise in shoulder pain physiotherapy or treatment

Shoulder pain, if not addressed, can potentially lead to Frozen shoulder.

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Did you know there are many causes of shoulder pain?

• Postural changes which which lead to poor shoulder position
• Too much sitting and not enough movement
• Repetitive overhead use
• Lifting with poor posture or weight that is too heavy
• Muscle strain or tear from lifting, car accidents, sports or falls
• Throwing sports with a tight or weak shoulder
• Shoulder gets stiff and leads to loss of movement which causes the tendons and muscles to get pinched in certain positions.
• Sleeping with your arm above your head
• There are many other types of shoulder pain and for best practice treatment an accurate assessment and diagnosis must be made by a quality registered physiotherapist.

The good news is there is help for all of these types of shoulder pain

How can you fix your shoulder pain in Toronto?

• Make a commitment to getting your neck pain better by taking the first step! You can contact Shawn Williams Physiotherapy in Toronto and either book an appointment or simply start with a no obligation Free phone consultation or Free On-site Consultation.
• Stop sitting in prolonged positions without breaks or switching positions
• Do not take advice from a health care professional that tells you to rest and take pain medication
• Get some quality physiotherapy, which includes “hands-on treatment” in combination with exercise
• Stop doing overhead exercises at the gym until the problem is addressed
• Do not get a cortisone injection. This will not fix the problem it will only further weaken the shoulder muscles and tendons.
• A correct diagnosis from a quality registered physiotherapist will be the first step to getting an accurate treatment for your shoulder pain.

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A Manual Physiotherapy Approach may be the best option for your shoulder pain.

How long are you going to live with your shoulder pain before you make a decision?

Many of our patients have had shoulder pain for months, or even years, and then found out that it resolved from shoulder pain physiotherapy treatment, only to wish that they had received effective shoulder pain physiotherapy treatment sooner.

The longer you wait to start quality treatment the longer the shoulder pain will stay.

Here are some things that set Shawn Williams Physiotherapy apart from other physiotherapy clinics:

• Full hour sessions with one on one care directly with a Registered Physiotherapist.
• Rare and highly effective Manual Therapy techniques from an internationally recognized post-graduate training program.
• A multifaceted approach to get you back to your active lifestyle quickly.
• A Mobile Physiotherapy service that is provided in the comfort of your own home or your office.

Shawn’s treatment approach uses a combination of manual therapy, manipulation, integrated dry needling, acupuncture, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, myofascial release, therapeutic exercise, education and evidence based practice to get you back to the active life you deserve.

If you are in Toronto and would like to know more about how we can help with your shoulder pain call or text 416-660-4187.  Free Phone Consultations or On Site Consultations available.

Read more about Shawn and how his greater than decade experience can help you resolve your shoulder pain. Check out Shawn Williams Physiotherapy Homepage and Blog.