ShoulDER PAIN

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 Shoulder pain can get in the way of almost everything, from your workouts to simply getting dressed in the morning. At Empower Physical Therapy, we're well versed in helping people recover from all kinds of shoulder problems, including:

• Post-surgical rehabilitation after shoulder procedures
• Stubborn pain when lifting in the gym
• Everyday pain with daily tasks like washing your hair, reaching into the cupboard, or getting dressed

A Comprehensive Evaluation

Your shoulder doesn't work alone. That's why your care starts with a thorough evaluation that looks beyond the painful spot to how your whole upper body moves together.

We assess:

• How your neck, upper back, shoulder, shoulder blade and rib cage coordinate as you move
• Your habitual postures throughout the day
• Your biomechanics and the repetitive motions you use at work, at the gym, and at home

This gives us a clear picture of what's driving your pain, so we can treat the cause and not just the symptoms.

Hands-On Treatment to Reduce Pain

Based on your evaluation, we choose the hands-on treatments that will help you most. These may include:

• Dry needling to release tight, painful muscles
• Shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue pain
• Graston / instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to improve tissue mobility
• Manual therapy to ease pain and restore how your shoulder moves

A Home Program Built Around Your Life

You will start a home exercise program right away. Your individualized plan will be provided to you to easily follow along at home. It focuses on improving motor control, range of motion, strength, posture, and function so you can do more with less pain.

Your program is designed to mirror what your day actually asks of your shoulder and the reason you are seeking help for your limitations. We work directly within the movements and activities that cause your pain, loading the tissue gradually and appropriately so you can return to them with confidence.

Progressing to Your Highest Level

We don't stop once the pain is gone. We continuously progress your plan through:

1. Mobility to restore full, comfortable movement
2. Stability and motor control so your shoulder moves well under load
3. Functional strengthening tailored to your specific goals

The end goal is getting you back to everything that matters to you, whether that's daily activities, the gym, or your favorite recreational sport.

Get Started Today

Don't let shoulder pain keep you from the things you want and need to do. Call 207-241-4560 or Book Online to schedule your evaluation. We see patients at our Scarborough clinic (33 Haigis Pkwy) and our Falmouth location (269 US route 1).