shoulder pain
Shoulder Pain Treatment In Sheffield
shoulder pain treatment in sheffield
Common Conditions We Treat With Shoulder Pain Treatment
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Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder becomes stiff, painful, and difficult to move. It occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint thickens and tightens, restricting movement. Frozen shoulder typically develops gradually, progressing through stages of pain, stiffness, and eventually a “thawing” phase where mobility improves over time. The exact cause is not always clear, but it is more common after injury, surgery, periods of immobility, or in people who stop using the shoulder because of pain.
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Rotator cuff tendinopathy occurs when the tendons that stabilise the shoulder become irritated or overloaded. In more severe cases, these tendons can partially or fully tear. Symptoms include pain when lifting the arm, weakness during overhead movements, and discomfort when lying on the affected side. Athletes who throw, lift weights, or perform repeated overhead actions are most affected. This shoulder condition is often caused by repetitive strain, poor lifting mechanics, or inadequate shoulder strength and stability.
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A shoulder labral tear involves damage to the ring of cartilage that supports and stabilises the ball-and-socket joint. Athletes may experience clicking, catching, feelings of the shoulder “giving way,” or deep shoulder pain during throwing, tackling, or overhead lifting. Labral tears are common in sports such as rugby, basketball, weightlifting, tennis, and baseball. They are usually caused by repetitive overhead use, heavy lifting, or traumatic shoulder dislocation.
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Shoulder instability occurs when the ball of the shoulder joint repeatedly moves excessively or dislocates from the socket. This may follow a traumatic injury or develop gradually in athletes with high flexibility or laxity. Symptoms include a sensation of slipping, weakness, apprehension during overhead movements, and repeated dislocations. It is common in collision sports, gymnastics, and overhead athletes. Instability is often caused by ligament laxity, labral tears, or inadequate dynamic muscle control around the joint.
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Shoulder impingement happens when tendons of the rotator cuff become compressed between the upper arm bone and the acromion at the top of the shoulder. This leads to pain during lifting, reaching overhead, swimming, or pressing movements in the gym. Athletes may feel a painful arc when raising the arm or weakness with overhead training. Shoulder impingement typically develops due to repeated overhead activity, muscular imbalance, or poor scapular control during movement.
Typical ankle osteoarthritis symptoms include pain with walking or standing, morning stiffness that improves as you move, joint swelling, reduced range of motion, and difficulty with activities such as stairs, uneven ground, or sport. Symptoms may flare after higher levels of activity.
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Shoulder Physiotherapy In Sheffield
Are you worried about a stiff, loose or weak shoulder?
Stiff, aching, or nagging shoulder pain that will not settle is easy to dismiss or blame on “sleeping funny” or “getting older,” which leads many people to just put up with it.
The pain may ease for a short while, giving you hope it has gone, only for it to return days, hours, or even minutes later — sometimes worse than before.
It is completely normal to think: Why is this lasting so long? Will it ever get better? Why is this happening to me?
Ongoing shoulder pain is exhausting. It affects your mood, your energy, your confidence, and your ability to train, lift, reach overhead, or even sleep comfortably. Many people feel exactly the same way.
We understand how frustrating persistent shoulder pain can be. It can stop you doing the things you enjoy and make even simple daily tasks uncomfortable. You are not alone — shoulder problems are very common, and many active people experience the same worries and limitations while trying to stay fit, train, and reach their goals.
We recognise that every person’s story and symptoms are unique and treat them as such to ensure results are achieved regardless of the individuals goals.
Specialist Shoulder Treatment In Sheffield
Stop letting your shoulder decide how hard you can train
Shoulder injuries are one of the biggest reasons athletes stop training at full capacity. Rotator cuff pain, labral tears, impingement, instability, and frozen shoulder can limit pressing strength, overhead mobility, accuracy, and power. They disrupt training rhythm, reduce confidence, and eventually cost performance.
A painful shoulder does not just hurt. It limits what you can lift, how fast you can throw, and how hard you can play. If your training has stalled because of shoulder pain, we build clear rehab and strength plans that return power, range, and performance. Not just basic pain relief.
At FIT4FUNCTION, we specialise in shoulder conditions for athletes who want more than temporary relief. We help you restore overhead strength, improve scapular control, rebuild tendon capacity, and return to sport with confidence. No guesswork, no generic exercises — a structured path from pain to peak performance.
The fit4function pain to performance system
At FIT4FUNCTION, we specialise in helping people overcome foot and ankle pain so they can move, train, and perform at their best again. Whether you are struggling to walk without limping, aiming to return to running, or preparing for sport after injury, we follow a clear, proven process designed to take you from pain to full performance.
We go beyond simply treating the sore area. We identify the real reasons your foot or ankle continues to hurt, including how you load the joint, how you move, your strength, footwear, training history, and previous injuries. Providing you with a plan you can access daily from anywhere, anytime via our mobile app with 24/7 access to our team so you can continue to progress guaranteeing you achieve your goals.
Built in elite sport, refined for people who want more from their bodies
Our approach was shaped in high performance environments where athletes need to solve problems quickly and return to full function with confidence. This experience led us to develop a clear and systematic method that works when standard, symptom focused approaches fall short. We now use this same system to help motivated people overcome foot and ankle pain, get back to the activities they love, and reach higher levels of performance.
When athletes from Sheffield Rugby, Beardow’s Boxing, and ambitious people across our community need reliable results, they trust the FIT4FUNCTION approach. Our systematic method is designed for those who cannot simply wait and see. We focus on finding and addressing the true cause of the problem so you can get back to performing at your best with clarity and confidence.
We then build a structured plan combining physiotherapy, progressive rehabilitation, and targeted strength and conditioning to restore confidence, resilience, and lasting performance.
A System That Delivers Results
We combine effective hands on treatment with targeted, performance focused exercise that fits realistically into your schedule. Nothing is generic or copy and paste. Every step is designed to help you keep making progress while continuing the active lifestyle that matters to you. While eliminating pain matters, our ultimate goal is helping you move and perform with confidence. We don't just want you pain-free. We want you achieving your goals and enjoying life without limitations
tailored treatment and individualised goal setting
How We Are Different
Give us 60 minutes and we will show you exactly how to get out of foot and ankle pain fast
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Whether you are looking for expert Shoulder Pain treatment in person or prefer an online appointment, the FIT4FUNCTION team is ready to help you get back to doing what you love without fear, stiffness, or pain. Our specialists provide clear answers and a personalised plan that actually lasts.
You can schedule your 60 minute initial assessment easily through our online booking system or by contacting us directly. We also offer evening and weekend availability, as well as convenient virtual consultations, so you can get the support you need wherever you are.
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You will work one to one with an expert foot and ankle physiotherapist, either in clinic or online. From your very first session we will identify the true cause of your problem, agree clear goals, and build a plan together to get you back to the activities that matter to you.
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You will receive targeted treatment and immediate strategies to help reduce your pain, whether you attend in person or online. Your plan is built around your lifestyle, your goals, and the time you realistically have available, so you can start feeling better and progressing straight away.
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Continue your ankle/foot pain rehab with our ongoing support, progress reviews, and regular follow up sessions. We make adjustments to your program as you improve to ensure lasting results and a confident, pain free return to the activities you care about.
Have Previous Treatments Failed You?
If you have tried rest, medication, massage, scans, or “generic exercises” with little to no improvement, you are not alone. Many people come to FIT4FUNCTION after traditional approaches have failed to deliver results. That does not mean your shoulder cannot improve. it means the right plan has not been put in place yet.You may have already tried rest, ice, braces, taping, massages, or generic exercises. They helped for a short time, then the pain returned and your performance stalled. If that sounds familiar, it is exactly the type of problem we solve.
Do Not Ignore Shoulder Pain
You do not have to live with shoulder pain or put training and life on hold. Ignoring symptoms often leads to longer recovery times, reduced performance, and problems spreading to the neck or back. We identify the real cause of your pain and build a clear treatment and strengthening plan so you can lift, throw, swim, and sleep without pain.
Honest Advice and Clear Timelines
From your first session, we will be clear about what is going on, what it will take to fix it, and how long it is likely to take. No false promises and no unnecessary appointments. Just straightforward advice, evidence-based treatment, and a structured progression back to confident, pain-free performance.
Questions About Shoulder Pain
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN physiotherapy & other treatments like chiropractic or massage therapy alone?
The most important part of effective treatment is not the label of the profession. It is the skill of the therapist and their commitment to finding and fixing the real cause of your problem. Whether you see a physiotherapist, sports therapist, chiropractor, or massage therapist, the goal should always be the same. Do not simply chase symptoms. Identify the source of the pain and resolve it.
At FIT4FUNCTION our physiotherapy and strength and conditioning approach is built on clear assessment, accurate diagnosis, and targeted rehabilitation. We focus on restoring your movement, strength, and confidence through evidence based treatment, hands on techniques when appropriate, and a personalised exercise plan that prevents the problem from coming back.
Chiropractic treatment and manual therapy can sometimes reduce pain and improve movement. Massage therapy can release tight muscles and help you relax. These tools can all be useful, but true long term relief only happens when the underlying cause is addressed and your body is retrained to cope with the demands you place on it.
At FIT4FUNCTION we do not aim for temporary relief. We work with you to understand why the problem started, what is keeping it going, and what you need to do to fix it for good. You deserve a clear plan, honest guidance, and results that last, not just repeated short term fixes.
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