Shoulder pain that won't go away — what to do?
⚠ Shoulder pain that worsens at night, wakes you from sleep, or comes with weakness, numbness, or chest pain can signal something more serious — get a medical evaluation before physical therapy in that case.
Short answer: persistent shoulder pain that limits raising your arm or worsens at night is often a sign of joint stiffness or tendon inflammation. Manual therapy helps restore mobility, but night pain deserves a medical assessment first.
Why the shoulder stays painful and stiff
The shoulder has the largest range of motion in the body, making it prone to stiffness after an injury or overuse.
How therapy helps
Manual therapy gradually restores the shoulder's range of motion through targeted mobilization, while electrotherapy reduces inflammation.
The difference between a frozen shoulder and ordinary overuse
A frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is marked by a gradual loss of mobility in every direction, while overuse or tendon inflammation is usually limited to certain movements or arm positions.
Don't wait for the stiffness to get worse.
