Shoulder pain is one of the most debilitating pain you can experience in daily life.
Whether suddenly or over time, shoulder pain can make everything from putting on your seatbelt to lifting the kettle to make an afternoon cup of tea uncomfortable.
You might have been advised that your shoulder pain will disappear in a few days. But if months have passed and movement is becoming increasingly difficult, it’s clear that your issue isn’t simply having slept at a funny angle or needing a new pillow.
If your shoulder pain is turning the simplest task into a major problem, it’s time to stop waiting for it to go away on its own and bring in a professional.
Private physiotherapy can uncover why you have shoulder pain, and then create a personalised treatment plan to regain your function, mobility, and best quality of life again.
You might feel nervous about booking a private physiotherapy appointment. If you’ve had a bad previous experience or been recommended generic exercises that didn’t solve your problem, it’s normal to be apprehensive.
At Hamilton Physiotherapy, we focus on outcome over intervention. Shoulder rubs from family members are nice – but if a massage isn’t targeted, it won’t help your pain!
By starting physiotherapy for your shoulder pain, you can stop discomfort from dictating your life. Our treatment plans are fully tailored to your injury and can include manual massage, exercises, stretches, or even gentle exercise.
All that matters is finding the right method to ease your pain, without relying on medication to take the edge off.
I contacted BuaVox in a great deal of pain and discomfort. Very quickly “BuaVox”became David, who diagnosed, planned and implemented a program of treatment that was effective immediately and ultimately left me pain free and in full movement. David’s relaxed, reassuring and professional approach, no doubt, contributed to my very positive outcome- I would highly recommend BuaVox! John Nee2024-11-05 Was struggling with knee pain while running. David was able to quickly identify the issue and suggest some exercises for me to do at home. After a few follow ups I've been pain free for months now. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Cheers David! Daniel Daglish2024-11-04 Called David with a back injury, had two sessions with him and was back fully fit within a couple of weeks. The treatment received and exercises he gave me really helped the healing process. Would highly recommend David to anyone with any requirements for a very good Pyhsio👍 Michael Kean2024-10-30 I went to see David with painfully tight legs and achilles. David gave me some exercises which have relieved the issue. Would 100% recommend Julie Truman2024-10-29 David is very professional and patient, he spent a lot of time listening to me and tailored a plan that has worked miracles! I am now pain free. Thank you! J Miller2024-10-09 I was delighted with my experience at BuaVox.David was very friendly and helpful.He talked me through my problems with my neck and foot and explained clearly the programme that would help the issues.I have made good progress over the last few weeks and David has given me a detailed exercise routine to follow. I would highly recommend David as a physiotherapist. Susan Connolly2024-10-02 I was unsure if physiotherapy would help me with my back pain and leg pain but from the moment I called BuaVox Physiotherapy I knew I was in the right hands. They really listened and understood all my concerns and got me back doing things I thought I would not be able to manage again. My pain is now nearly completely gone and I am able to manage the last bit of my rehab myself which is great. Thanks for all the help guys. Erin Addison2024-08-10 Everyone at BuaVox Physiotherapy Hamilton were very welcoming to me and made everything very easy and comfortable for me from the moment I booked my first appointment. I had knee pain for over a year, and it was getting worse and worse and really started to have an affect on how far I could run which was starting to really worry me and get me down. David was able to diagnose my problem on my first appointment and gave me a really detailed timeframe and road map to get it sorted. I stuck with everything they suggested and although there were ups and downs along the way everyone was very encouraging, so I stuck at my physio and am so happy that I am now pain free again. Kendal Edwards2024-08-09 Hi I have had a shoulder problem on and off for around a year ,I tried every pain killer know to man and nothing touched the pain, I decided to try phsyio and within a week with David I had hope that I could beat this thing , I am now six weeks in and virtually pain free and all this not through pain killers but exercises and physio, I would recommend physio for anyone who has pain ,It Works, Cliff Carey2024-08-04 David was great - very welcoming and very professional. I came with a past shoulder injury which had flared up and was causing me pain and discomfort. David quickly and gently recognised the issue, prescribed manageable treatment steps and brought me back for regular check-ups and muscle-relaxing massages. The treatment was very effective within weeks I had progressed from being in pain to building up strength in my injured shoulder. Thank you David. 👍 Alasdair2024-07-18
When basic movements become painful, keeping your shoulder still and relying on your other arm to do all the work is tempting. However, this can only compound your initial problem and lead to your shoulder becoming sorer and stiffer over time.
Try to keep your shoulder moving in a comfortable way to avoid causing more damage down the line.
A quick Google or YouTube search will bring up hundreds of exercises for shoulder pain – but how do you know they are the right ones for your issue?
In some cases, doing the wrong exercises will make you feel worse! The best way to create a personalised exercise programme is to talk to an expert, who can create a progressive plan that builds your long-term strength, function, and mobility.
Above anything else, the most important thing you can do to tackle your shoulder pain is get a physiotherapy appointment!
Improvements can always be made to your quality of life. Working with a professional is the best way to start moving more independently, get a good night’s sleep, and enjoying your favourite hobbies again at last.
We don’t promise a magical fix for your pain if we can’t provide one.