Shoulder pain treatment @ Active Balance
Shoulder pain shouldn’t hold you back. Our experienced physiotherapists provide hands-on treatment, tailored rehab programs, and ongoing support to restore movement and prevent recurrence.
Why Choose Us for Shoulder Pain?
At Active Balance, we understand how shoulder pain affects work, sport, and everyday activities. Our physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment with structured rehab programs to get you moving safely and confidently.
- Hands-On Treatments – massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling, electro dry needling, cupping, and joint mobilisation.
- Experienced Physios – skilled in managing acute injuries, chronic shoulder pain, and postural or sports-related issues.
- Fully Equipped Rehab Gym – strength, mobility, and functional training under expert supervision.
- Individualised Care Plans – tailored programs to match your goals, whether daily activities or sports performance.
- Return to Function – regain full shoulder mobility, strength, and confidence in daily life or sport.
Individualised assessment & treatment not a one-size-fits-all approach.
A holistic approach combining hands-on therapy + active rehab
On-site rehab gym for a complete recovery pathway
A friendly, supportive team who genuinely care about your results
Types of Shoulder Pain We Can Treat
Our physiotherapists have experience treating a wide range of shoulder conditions, including:
- Rotator cuff injuries (tendinopathies, tears, impingement)
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Shoulder instability and dislocations
- Labral injuries (SLAP tears)
- Bursitis and inflammation
- Postural and overuse shoulder pain
- Arthritis-related shoulder pain
- Sports-related shoulder injuries
- Post-operative shoulder rehabilitation
*Even if your condition isn’t listed, we can assess and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Our Approach to Shoulder Pain Relief
Step 1: Assessment & Hands-On Care
We begin with a thorough assessment to identify the source of your shoulder pain. Hands-on treatment can include massage, dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation, and trigger point therapy to reduce pain and improve movement.
Step 2: Active Rehab & Strengthening
Targeted exercises in our rehab gym or on your own, to help improve shoulder strength, stability, and mobility, helping prevent re-injury & ongoing issues.
Step 3: Return to Life or Sport
We focus on restoring functional movement so you can return to work, sport, or everyday activities with confidence.
Shoulder Pain FAQs
Q: Can physio help with a torn rotator cuff or post-surgery shoulder?
A: Yes – we combine hands-on treatment with guided rehab exercises to restore function.
Q: Do I need a scan?
A: Often not, but you can discuss this with your physio to decide if one may be needed.
Q: Should I get a cortisone injection?
A: We will generally aim to avoid you needing one of these if possible, due to a number of reasons. In some instances they are needed to help reduce symptoms, but we generally only recommend this pathway after trying a course of rehab and treatment first.
Q: Do I need a referral?
A: No referral is needed unless claiming through a 3rd party. You can book directly with our clinic.
Q: What treatments are used?
A: Our physios will tailor treatments to your needs, goals & what works best for you. This may include soft tissue massage, dry needling, electro dry needling, myofasical cupping, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation, as well as a tailored exercise program.
Q: How long does recovery take?
A: Recovery depends on a number of factors such as the condition you have, how long you've been experiencing symptoms, the severity of symptoms, and your daily life & ability to make changes to aggravating activities. Your physio can provide a personalised plan and timeline tailored to you and your lifestyle.
Ready to get your shoulder pain sorted?
Don’t let shoulder pain hold you back.
Book an appointment with our experienced physios today and take the first step toward feeling better.