Shoulder pain treatment in North York.

Pain through a particular arc of movement — often between shoulder height and overhead — commonly points to the rotator cuff tendons being compressed or irritated as they pass through a narrow space. The assessment identifies which structures are involved and, more usefully, why they are being loaded that way.

Adhesive capsulitis: the capsule surrounding the joint thickens and tightens, so the shoulder becomes progressively stiff as well as painful. It is distinctive because movement is limited even when someone else moves the arm for you. It typically runs through phases over many months, and treatment focuses on managing pain and preserving movement through them.

No. Many partial tears and a good number of full-thickness tears are managed successfully with rehabilitation, because the surrounding muscles can often be trained to compensate. Surgery is more likely to be considered after significant trauma, or when a well-run course of rehabilitation has not produced enough function.

Complete rest tends to make shoulders stiffer, but continuing to aggravate it does not help either. The practical answer is usually to keep moving within a comfortable range while temporarily avoiding the specific movements that flare it. Your practitioner will define those for your shoulder rather than in general.

Most extended health plans cover physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage therapy, and we direct bill the major providers. Shoulder injuries from a workplace incident are billed to WSIB where the claim is approved.