Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain or Shoulder Injury

At Iron PT, we will not use a “cookie cutter” treatment for your shoulder injury. Your highly trained Doctor of Physical Therapy will conduct a thorough one-on-one evaluation to understand your personal goals and uncover the cause and severity of your shoulder pain.

Then, they will create a customized treatment plan incorporating the very latest hands on techniques to build strength and give you full, pain-free range of motion.

If your pain is the result of a sports injury, click here to discover more about how we get athletes of all ages off the sideline.

If you are looking to recover strong after shoulder surgery, click here to see how we can help.

OR find out if PT is the right option for you with our quiz here:

Patient Success Stories

“I was diagnosed with shoulder tendonitis as a result of a repetitive exercise I performed with poor form earlier this year. I could not lift my arm above my head or put on a shirt without flinching due to the intense pain. Worst of all, I could not pick up my 4 year old daughter using that arm. I was feeling depressed and very discouraged.

Walking into Iron PT, I certainly had my doubts my shoulder ever feeling better. I can’t tell you how encouraging my DPT has been and how much I have learned about myself. Everyone, including the doctor who diagnosed me, told me I needed to rest..my DPT felt otherwise. I needed to move it, and I needed to strengthen it. Little by little, she had me doing the movements again. She had me believing I would get better.

- Chris, CrossFitter

Shoulder Tendonitis Relief

“A few months ago I suffered a second injury to my left shoulder. It was a another dislocation after having had a previous surgery to repair it.

I feel better and more dedicated to my long term well being. PT has given me the push I needed to recover and begin to move past what was once a weakness.”

- Rafael, Police Officer


Police Officer Shoulder Pain

“I believe that the Graston and ART techniques helped me heal after my shoulder surgery. Both techniques reduced the pain in my shoulder and arm.

I was very encouraged every week by my progress, my ever-changing exercises, and working with the dedicated DPTs at Iron PT.”

- Rina, Swimmer

Swimmer Shoulder Pain

Why does my shoulder hurt?

  • Sports Injury

  • Subacromial bursitis

  • Shoulder tendonitis and rotator cuff tendonitis

  • Rotator cuff pain

  • Rotator cuff tear

  • Dislocated shoulder / subluxation

  • Shoulder instability

  • Shoulder surgery

  • Shoulder replacement

  • Broken or fractured shoulder

  • Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)

  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

  • Shoulder impingement syndrome

  • Labral / Labrum tear / SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tear

  • Broken collarbone

  • Swimmer’s shoulder

  • SLAP tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

Signs & Symptoms of Shoulder Injury

  • Shoulder pain on the outer side or tip of the shoulder

  • Shoulder hurts or is tender when you touch or push on it

  • Shoulder hurts when sleeping or lying on it

  • Shoulder pain is worse when lifting the arm to the side

  • Shoulder hurts when rotating the arm

  • Shoulder hurts when pushing or pulling open a door

  • Shoulder pain increases and becomes "sharp" with movement

  • Shoulder feels restricted, painful or weak when reaching overhead or behind the body.

  • Shoulder pain with throwing (i.e, baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, basketball, etc.)

  • Shoulder pain that may radiate down the outside of the arm

  • "Popping," "clicking," or "catching" with shoulder movement

  • Shoulder weakness, often on one side

  • A sensation that your shoulder joint will pop out of place

  • A feeling of weakness or heaviness in the arm usually experienced when lifting or carrying objects or reaching overhead

  • Unable to perform common daily activities due to pain and limited motion (i.e., fastening a seat belt, brushing your hair, throwing, swimming, reaching into a cupboard)

  • Dull, achy shoulder pain at the front, especially following activity

Next Steps to Relieving your Pain with Iron Physical Therapy…

Give us a call or click here to send us a message! Our staff will be happy to speak with you more about possible treatment and answer any questions you may.

Caldwell, New Jersey: (973) 228-4766

Midland Park, New Jersey: (201) 857-8899

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