Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder happens when the capsule around your shoulder joint thickens and tightens, slowly stealing your range of motion. You may not be able to reach behind your back, lift your arm overhead, or sleep on that side. It often comes on without an obvious injury. We use a combination of manual therapy, mobilization, and progressive exercise to restore movement.

What Frozen Shoulder feels like

• Dull or aching pain
• Stiffness
• Decreased motion of the shoulder
• Pain typically worsens at night and when trying to sleep on the affected shoulder

Common causes of Frozen Shoulder

• Most people with frozen shoulder have suffered from immobility as a result of a recent injury or fracture
• Shoulder surgery
• Cervical disc disease of the neck
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol and/or heart disease
• Open heart surgery
• Thyroid problems

How we treat Frozen Shoulder at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for frozen shoulder — recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Physiotherapy — Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Acupuncture — Targeted needling to reduce inflammation and trigger the body’s natural pain relief. Learn more
• Shockwave Therapy — Acoustic waves that stimulate tissue repair in stubborn, slow-to-heal injuries. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.