Personalized Shoulder Pain, Stiffness & Mobility Rehabilitation
Is shoulder pain or stiffness making it difficult to lift your arm, reach overhead, get dressed, sleep, work or exercise? Prana Physiotherapy provides personalized frozen shoulder and shoulder pain rehabilitation at our Surrey and New Westminster clinics to improve movement, strength and everyday function.
Manual Therapy • Exercise • Shoulder Strengthening • Advanced Treatment Options
Does This Describe Your Shoulder Pain?
- Pain when lifting your arm or reaching overhead
- Difficulty reaching behind your back or getting dressed
- Shoulder pain at night or when sleeping on one side
- Shoulder stiffness, weakness or loss of movement
- Pain with lifting, work, exercise or sports
- Symptoms after a workplace injury or car accident
Shoulder symptoms can have different causes. A physiotherapy assessment can help identify movement, strength and functional limitations and guide an individualized rehabilitation plan.
Surrey Frozen Shoulder & Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy Program
RELIEVE • RESTORE • RECOVER
Our Surrey program combines assessment with individualized rehabilitation. When clinically appropriate, treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, progressive shoulder strengthening, laser therapy and shockwave therapy for appropriate tendon conditions.
New Westminster Frozen Shoulder & Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy Program
RELIEVE • RESTORE • RECOVER
Our New Westminster program focuses on restoring shoulder mobility, strength and function through individualized physiotherapy. Treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, progressive strengthening, laser therapy and shockwave therapy when clinically appropriate.
1. RELIEVE
Reduce Pain & Stiffness
We assess shoulder movement, strength and activities that aggravate your symptoms, then begin appropriate treatment to address pain, stiffness and movement limitations.
2. RESTORE
Improve Movement & Strength
Rehabilitation progresses toward shoulder mobility, flexibility, rotator cuff and shoulder-blade strength, and movement control.
3. RECOVER
Return to Activity
We progress rehabilitation toward reaching, lifting, work, exercise, sports, sleep and everyday activities based on your goals.
What Shoulder Conditions Do We Assess & Treat?
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Rotator cuff pain and tendinopathy
- Shoulder bursitis
- Calcific tendinitis
- Shoulder arthritis
- Shoulder stiffness and weakness
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Workplace and motor vehicle accident injuries
How Is Frozen Shoulder & Shoulder Pain Treated?
There is no single treatment for every shoulder problem. Your plan is based on your assessment, symptoms, movement restrictions, strength, functional limitations and goals.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques may be used to address shoulder mobility and stiffness when appropriate.
Therapeutic Exercise & Shoulder Strengthening
Exercise may focus on mobility, flexibility, rotator cuff and shoulder-blade strength, control and gradual return to activity.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy may be considered for appropriate chronic tendon conditions, including some calcific or tendinopathy presentations, as part of a broader rehabilitation plan.
Laser Therapy
Cold laser or Class IV laser therapy may be incorporated when clinically appropriate alongside active rehabilitation.
Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff Problem?
Frozen shoulder commonly causes progressive pain with marked stiffness and loss of movement. Rotator cuff problems may cause pain or weakness with lifting and overhead activity. Because symptoms can overlap, assessment is important before choosing a rehabilitation approach.
Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident or Workplace Injury — ICBC & WorkSafeBC/WCB
If your shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness started after a motor vehicle accident or workplace injury, Prana Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy for eligible ICBC and WorkSafeBC/WCB claims at our Surrey and New Westminster clinics. For eligible approved treatment that is fully covered at the applicable insurer rate and directly billed by our clinic, there is no out-of-pocket treatment expense to the patient. Coverage depends on claim eligibility, authorization where required, approved services and insurer funding rules. Our team can help confirm the billing process before treatment.
Is Shoulder Physiotherapy Covered by ICBC?
If your shoulder injury is related to an eligible ICBC claim, physiotherapy may be covered under ICBC's injury benefits. Eligible patients can access pre-approved physiotherapy during the early recovery period, subject to ICBC rules and approved treatment limits. When the approved treatment fee is fully covered and directly billed, there is no out-of-pocket treatment charge at our clinic. Additional treatment beyond the pre-approved period may require ICBC authorization.
Is Shoulder Physiotherapy Covered by WorkSafeBC/WCB?
If your shoulder injury happened at work and your WorkSafeBC/WCB claim and physiotherapy treatment are eligible, approved treatment can be billed according to WorkSafeBC requirements. For eligible approved services that are fully covered and directly billed, there is no out-of-pocket treatment expense to the patient. Coverage and authorization depend on the status of the claim and applicable WorkSafeBC program rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About Frozen Shoulder & Shoulder Pain
Why does my shoulder hurt when I lift my arm?
Can physiotherapy help frozen shoulder?
How long does frozen shoulder rehabilitation take?
When should I see a physiotherapist for shoulder pain?
Choose Your Prana Physiotherapy Location
Frozen Shoulder & Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy Surrey
Our Surrey clinic is located at 9093 King George Boulevard near Bear Creek and is convenient from Surrey City Centre and surrounding communities. Free parking is available.
Frozen Shoulder & Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy New Westminster
Our New Westminster clinic provides shoulder and frozen shoulder physiotherapy opposite Columbia SkyTrain, with free parking available behind the building.
Why Choose Prana Physiotherapy for Shoulder Rehabilitation?
- Experienced, licensed physiotherapists
- Condition-focused frozen shoulder and shoulder pain rehabilitation
- Manual therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation
- Progressive shoulder and rotator cuff strengthening
- Laser and shockwave therapy when clinically appropriate
- ICBC & WorkSafeBC/WCB rehabilitation for eligible injuries
- Surrey and New Westminster locations
- Same-day appointments when available, plus evening and weekend options
Ready to Have Your Shoulder Assessed?
If shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness is limiting reaching, lifting, dressing, sleep, work, exercise or sports, book a physiotherapy assessment at Prana Physiotherapy Surrey or New Westminster.
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Shoulder Exercise Resources
Explore our shoulder mobility and strengthening exercise resources. Your physiotherapist can advise which exercises are appropriate for your condition and stage of recovery.
