Conditions · Columbia, MD
Shoulder Pain & Injury Treatment
Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, impingement and post-surgical rehab — restore pain-free reaching, lifting and sleep.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it vulnerable to injury. Pain can come from a fall, sports, repetitive overhead work, or simply from posture and weakness over time.
We assess how your shoulder blade, rotator cuff and spine work together, then restore motion and strength so you can reach, lift and sleep without pain — avoiding surgery when possible, and guiding your full recovery when surgery is needed.
Common symptoms
- Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
- Pain lying on the shoulder at night
- Weakness lifting or carrying
- Stiffness and lost range of motion
- A feeling that the shoulder is loose or slipping
How we treat it
- Manual therapy and joint mobilization
- Rotator cuff and shoulder blade strengthening
- Range-of-motion and mobility work
- Posture and movement retraining
- Trigger point dry needling and taping when appropriate
Frequently asked questions
Can a rotator cuff problem get better without surgery?
Many rotator cuff problems — especially tendinitis and some partial tears — improve with targeted strengthening and movement retraining. If we suspect a tear that needs a surgeon's opinion, we'll refer you.
How long does frozen shoulder take to improve?
Frozen shoulder can take months to resolve. Physical therapy helps you keep and regain motion and manage pain along the way.
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