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Shoulder Pain
Reaching overhead, sleeping on your side, or lifting shouldn’t hurt. We identify what’s limiting your shoulder and build a plan to get it moving freely again.
Signs it’s time to get this checked
- Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
- Weakness lifting or carrying everyday items
- Night pain that disrupts your sleep
- A catching, grinding, or locking feeling
What tends to cause it
Shoulder pain often traces back to rotator cuff irritation, impingement, instability, or stiffness following an injury or inactivity. Because the shoulder relies on so many muscles working together, a precise evaluation is key to finding the real source.
How we treat it
Rotator cuff rehab
Progressive strengthening to restore stability and control.
Manual therapy
Hands-on techniques to ease pain and restore range of motion.
Mobility work
Regaining overhead reach and everyday function.
Return to activity
A graded path back to sport, lifting, or daily tasks.
Good to know
Common questions
Could this be a torn rotator cuff?
It’s possible, but many shoulder issues are muscular or mechanical rather than a tear. Your evaluation will clarify what’s going on and whether imaging is warranted.
Can I keep working out?
Usually yes, with modifications. We’ll guide you on what to adjust while your shoulder heals.
Do you treat frozen shoulder?
Yes. We build a gradual mobility and strengthening program suited to each stage of recovery.
Care that helps
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Ready to move without pain?
Book an evaluation at our Bensonhurst or Chelsea clinic — most major insurance accepted.