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Shoulder pain and rehabilitation at our Farnborough clinic
Rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder and lifting strains treated at Abbey House, Farnborough Road.
If you are dealing with shoulder pain—such as a rotator cuff injury from weight lifting or a frozen shoulder—we offer specialised, non-surgical treatment at our Farnborough clinic.
Our recovery plans combine hands-on physiotherapy, acupuncture, custom exercise programmes, and shockwave therapy.
We also offer injection therapy for long-term chronic pain.
No GP referral is required, and we can accommodate you at our clinic or through a home visit if you are unable to travel to us.
Please book online or contact us at 07818 099994 to discuss your options.
What is usually going on
Common causes of shoulder pain and rehabilitation we treat in Farnborough
Rotator cuff injuries
Strains and tendon irritation from lifting, pressing and pulling at the gym, from manual work, or from a fall onto an outstretched arm. Reaching up and lying on the shoulder become painful.
Frozen shoulder
Gradually increasing pain followed by marked stiffness, often with no clear cause. It moves through stages over months, and treatment is adjusted to each one.
Painful arc and impingement
Pain as the arm lifts through the middle of its range. Usually improves with strengthening and better shoulder blade control.
Long-standing tendinopathy
Shoulder tendon pain that has lasted months. Shockwave therapy and, where pain blocks progress, injection therapy are options alongside exercise.
Post-operative and post-dislocation rehab
Getting movement, strength and confidence back after shoulder surgery or a dislocation, at a pace that suits the shoulder.
Neck-related shoulder pain
Some shoulder pain starts in the neck. We check both so the treatment goes where the problem is.
Your first appointment
What the assessment involves
Your first appointment at Farnborough is 30 minutes of assessment and treatment. We go through how the pain started, what it stops you doing, and how it affects sleep and work.
We examine the shoulder's movement, the strength of each rotator cuff muscle, how the shoulder blade moves and the neck, so the diagnosis is based on what we find.
Treatment begins the same day, with a plan that tells you what to do at home and how long recovery is likely to take.
Who you will see
Nehal PatelClinical Manager & MSK Specialist · BPT, MCSP, AACP, HCPC registered
Nehal leads the clinical team and specialises in musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. With advanced training in manual therapy, acupuncture and rehabilitation, she builds recovery plans that get people back to work, sport and daily life with confidence.
Meet the whole team →How we treat it
Treatments for shoulder pain and rehabilitation at our Farnborough clinic
Advanced Physiotherapy
Hands-on treatment and a custom exercise programme for the rotator cuff and shoulder blade.
Acupuncture
Reduces pain and muscle guarding so the shoulder can move and strengthen.
Shockwave Therapy
For shoulder tendon pain that has lasted months, including calcific tendinitis. Three sessions, £175.
Injection Therapy
Cortisone injections for long-term shoulder pain such as frozen shoulder, combined with rehabilitation.
Manual Therapy
Mobilisation for a stiff shoulder and soft-tissue work for tight surrounding muscles.
Home Visit Physiotherapy
Shoulder rehabilitation at home if travelling to the clinic is difficult. From £80 for the first visit.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Prevention
A graded return to lifting and sport after a shoulder injury.
How long it takes
What recovery looks like
Most shoulder tendon problems improve steadily over several weeks with the right exercise, and long-standing cases take longer. We set expectations honestly at the first visit.
Frozen shoulder takes months to resolve. Our aim is to keep you comfortable and moving through each stage so it recovers fully.
When to be seen sooner
Most shoulder pain and rehabilitation is a nuisance rather than an emergency. Get seen the same day, by us or your GP, if you have:
- Shoulder pain with chest pain, breathlessness or sweating. Call 999
- You cannot lift the arm after a fall, or the shoulder looks deformed
- A hot, swollen shoulder with fever or feeling generally unwell
- Rapidly increasing weakness or numbness in the arm or hand
Google reviews
What patients say about our Farnborough clinic
“Saw Nehal at Physipro and she was great. She sorted me right out, explained everything in plain English, and gave me straightforward exercises to do at home. Really good service.”
“I visited for an ankle sprain and had a great experience. Nehal was friendly, professional and quickly identified the issue. The treatment and exercises helped speed up my recovery and I felt a noticeable improvement after just few sessions. Highly recommend for anyone needing physiotherapy.”
“I have been seeing Nehal for treatment for RSI over the past 7 weeks following a poor NHS experience, and the difference is night and day in terms of service and professionalism!”
Questions we get asked
Shoulder pain and rehabilitation in Farnborough: your questions
Do you treat rotator cuff injuries from weight lifting in Farnborough?
Yes. We treat lifting-related rotator cuff injuries with hands-on physiotherapy, acupuncture and a custom exercise programme, and review your lifting technique and loads as part of the plan.
Can you help with frozen shoulder?
Yes. Physiotherapy helps at every stage of frozen shoulder, and injection therapy is available where long-term pain is holding back progress.
Is shockwave therapy available for shoulder pain in Farnborough?
Yes, for shoulder tendon pain that has lasted months, including calcific tendinitis. The package of three sessions is £175.
What does shoulder treatment cost?
Initial assessment and treatment is £55 (30 minutes), follow-ups are £45. A cortisone injection including assessment is £250. See the therapy costs page for everything else.
Can I be treated at home?
Yes. Home visits cover Farnborough and the surrounding area, from £80 for the first visit and £70 after.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. For advice about your own symptoms, book an assessment with a Chartered Physiotherapist.
Also treated at Farnborough: pain and injury, knee pain, elbow pain, hip pain and rehabilitation, back pain, neck pain and posture correction.
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