What do you need to know about shoulder pain?
The various soft tissues within shoulder, muscles, tendons, and ligaments can be injured from overuse, excessive strain, falls, improper motion, and poor posture. Shoulder pain can refer down the arm and into the hand and fingers. Injury to the rotator cuff is one of the most common causes and is commonly seen in athletes, like gymnasts and football players, who use their arms and shoulders frequently and tend to put increased stress on the joint. Any activity that involves repetitive shoulder movements can also cause injury. Swimmers, tennis players, and baseball players are highly susceptible to injury.
Athletes are not the only ones who experience shoulder pain and injury. People who work in an environment that requires repetitive motion or strenuous upper body work are also at risk.
Prevention is key. Preventing shoulder pain and injury can be quite simple. Athletes or those whose jobs require repetitive arm work or rotation should warm up and cool down before playing or working, and also take breaks often. Also, applying an ice pack to the area can help. However, any shoulder pain should be addressed sooner rather than later and a physiotherapist or chiropractor can help.
Physiotherapy and chiropractic care can be very beneficial for the patient with a shoulder injury or shoulder pain. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose the cause of your shoulder pain and recommend the appropriate treatment. Physiotherapy and chiropractic care can help to reduce or relieve pain, improve range of motion, increase flexibility, and restore function to the joint. Different chiropractic and physiotherapy techniques are used depending on the type of injury or condition. A chiropractor or physiotherapist can also recommend exercises specifically geared toward certain types of injuries or conditions that can be done at home.
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I’ve had both physiotherapy and chiropractic care here.
SA is an incredible physiotherapist. I sprained my ankle pretty bad, and decided to get physio. SA worked with me to initially get my flexibility back and then worked on strengthening exercises. I was back to playing sports in no time. She is very knowledgeable and takes her time to ensure you understand the exercises. I highly recommend her for physiotherapy.
Dr. H is exceptionally proficient in chiropractic care. They are entirely focused on the wellbeing and improvement of each patient. I look forward to every appointment. If you are looking for someone that understands the discomfort or pain you may be feeling and has the knowledge and experience to assist you, look no further.
Do yourself a favour and visit Curavita. Dr. H, SA and staff are truly wonderful. Thank you for all your hard work and effort!
-TM
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“Outstanding results treating my shoulder. My shoulder had been extremely painful for several months and I had been anticipating surgery would be required. My chiropractic treatments got the shoulder moving and am now close to 100 percent recovered. It took time but am extremely satisfied with the outcome.”
-JB
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The physiotherapist is a great physiotherapist! I have been working with her with my left arm pain and in just a short period of time the pain was gone. She is knowledgeable, kind, caring and professional while still keeping a friendly and comfortable environment. The location is convenient and the appointment times fit my schedule. Excellent experience and would have no hesitation in recommending SA to my family and friends if they ever require physiotherapy. Thank you again for your help, advice and support.
-BB
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I’ve been a casual massage therapy client at CURAVITA for a few years but recently visited the Glebe clinic for help with a chronic plantar fasciitis problem. I received treatment from the physiotherapist and the chiropractor, and have seen so much improvement and pain relief through these treatments. I am now able to walk pain-free, am beginning to scale up my workouts at the gym so that I can get back to the volume of exercise I am used to and, in general, because of the chiropractic care have noticed huge improvements in how my body feels overall.
-CW
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I just recently completed successful physio therapy with Curavita and physiotherapist. What a wonderful team of friendly and professional people. Kudos for the knowledge and skill as a physiotherapist, and his patience with me. Thanks for the cheerful ladies at the front desk who always greeted me with a smile and friendly familiarity that made me feel at home despite the pain that brought me there. I’m now pain free after a few weeks of visiting Curavita, and very thankful for their care.
-PL
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The physiotherapist is attentive and very supportive in her assessment and the physiotherapy care she provides. Her qualifications and experience come through in her interaction and you cant help but feel that you will feel better after each treatment.
-AD
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I have been going to Curavita in the Glebe for the past 8 months for physio. The reception have always been very friendly and more than helpful to make sure I was comfortable while waiting for my appointment. The physiotherapist was great, patient and pushed me just enough to get my leg back to its old self. Extremely professional and courteous! 10/10 would recommend.
-VL
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A huge thank you to PT! The dry needling sessions on my shoulder and back have been very helpful! I especially appreciate how he confers with my chiropractor, Dr. B, so that they can coordinate their treatment. I’ve seen a lot of improvement and have trusted the physiotherapist since the first session (which is definitely necessary when it comes to needling)! Thank you!
-RE
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I have had nothing but good experiences at Curavita. The team is professional, attentive, and caring, starting with the receptionists, all well trained. The physiotherapist is a gem. Being used to US physical therapy, I was pleasantly surprised with how my sessions went: instead of focusing on the exercises that she had given me, this was no more than a couple of questions: have you done them? Where was the pain? Where did you have trouble? She then adjusted my “homework” and proceeded with massage, ultrasounds or whatever hands on treatment I needed to release the pain and get me ready for my week. The facilities are clean and pleasant.
-CD
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I went for the first time for physio to help heal a mild fracture, and I’m glad I chose Curavita. The physiotherapist successfully helped me improve the range of motion of my arm and reduce the pain. She treated me, and I did all the exercises as prescribed, and I quickly regained normal usage of my arm. She is also very nice and friendly. The front desk is also very welcoming and professional. They also offer other services, like chiro and massage therapy, which I will probably try. Plus it is steps away from where I live in the Byward market.
Thank you!
-SHA
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My toe pain was much reduced in quite a short period of time thanks to the physiotherapist, a superb physical therapist. She clarified what the issue was, let me know how the procedure would operate, and made sure I understood the exercises I needed to perform at home. She listens well and communicates clearly. I’ll keep using her services and would definitely suggest her!
-JC
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The physiotherapist worked with Krista and me separately on a few minor ailments (neck, quads and tight arm tendons) She is beyond great and has helped both of us to recover quickly. She is great at her bedside manner as well. 🙂
-JG
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I consulted the physiotherapist for tendonitis in both wrists. After a month, I saw a clear improvement. The physiotherapist listens and is very professional.
Moreover, the clinic easily accommodâtes the patients. I recommend
-LA
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The physiotherapist is an outstanding physiotherapist who reduced the pain in my hip and knee in a very short time. She explained what my problem was, informed me of how the process would work and ensured I knew the exercises I was to do at home. She communicates well and is a very good listener. I will continue to avail myself of her services and highly recommend her!
-JS
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Really good service!
Came in with knee pain, my physio was very knowledgeable. Treatment was great. Home exercises were easy to do and effective.
-CP
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I found Curavita Byward after searching for physiotherapy providers in lowertown, and im so glad i did! I was also very fortunate to be assigned with my physiotherapist and the progress has been visible very fast and she’s very encouraging and knowledgeable and kind. I also started seeing the chiropractor for chiro after a recommendation of the physiotherapist and overall im very satisfied with the treatement plan, the adjustments show effect almost immediately and im happy with the approach in general. 5/5
-DL
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I went to Curavita for knee issues, and was attended to by the physiotherapist. She is a miracle maker. She was very clear and articulate about how the treatment plan will proceed, and how I am also supposed to contribute to the treatment by doing my part of exercises. She planned 4 sessions in addition to the assessment. By the 4th session, also with keeping up with my exercises, I was good to go!
The place overall is good. They are flexible, accommodating and have reasonable prices.
-AK
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I’m satisfied with this clinic. It was my first time going to physiotherapy in general and after few sessions I can already see a good progress from treatments with Sakshi Arora. She and everyone in the clinic are very professional, friendly, and are always trying to help. The booking system is also very easy, appointments are always on time.
If I will need a specialist again in the future I will definitely come back.
-ND
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I worked with the physiotherapist for Physiotherapy and had a great experience. She was really attentive and very knowledgeable for any questions I had. She really has set me on a good plan to recovery and I appreciate all the work that was done.
The frontend staff was really friendly too, answered all my questions on the first call and made everything quick and efficient. Thanks to everyone there.
-BT
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I have been working with the physiotherapist for my back and neck pain for the last few months. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and cares about her patients.
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My experience at the CURAVITA Glebe location has been nothing short of amazing.
I recently started seeing their physiotherapist to improve my strength and mobility as I work towards a full recovery. The physiotherapist has been incredibly helpful, and I have improved very quickly since I started seeing him. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone that needs a physiotherapist.
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Got my physio treatment from the physiotherapist. She is very motivating and I recovered quickly. She also suggested acupuncture for my pain and it helped a lot. She knew what she was doing and the pain subsided in a couple of days.
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The physiotherapist helped enormously to heal my arm through her physiotherapy. She’s professional, thorough and attentive care have enabled me to safely return to work.
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I saw the physiotherapist for physio a few months after breaking my ankle, and I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience and the results. The physiotherapist kept me on track with my exercises, and I always found our appointments productive. Aside from that, she is very professional, kind, and friendly, and we had some great conversations during the course of treatment. The clinic staff were also very considerate and helpful. My injury was work-related, and Curavita’s staff took care of all the back-and-forth with WSIB, which made my life so much easier. Wonderful experience, would absolutely recommend.
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I go to physio and massage here. I have a condition affecting my joints and ligaments, and the physiotherapist went above and beyond to learn about the condition, work within my limitations, and came up with a care and exercise plan to meet my needs. If you have EDS, I recommend you come see them.
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I have been working with the physiotherapist at Curavita for the past 1 month for some chronic pain I’ve been having for years. Over the past month, she has helped me understand where this stemmed from, working on reducing the pain, strengthening my muscles and equipping me with tools to manage this by myself in the long term. She has been supportive and an absolute expert in both pain management and physical therapy. 100% recommend her for physiotherapy services!
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Always awesome when a company lives up to its name! I went into CURAVITA with “pass-out” level pain in my right arm. The physiotherapist is the best. Not only did they diagnose and treat my injury, she explained the “why” and completely changed the ergonomics of my desk space and posture to be now pain free and back in the gym.
Thank you for returning me to good health – I missed it!
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I went to see the physiotherapist after a work related injury and my experience was amazing with both the physiotherapist and Curavita. From filling out all the paper work for WSIB to helping me go back to work with no limitations, everyone was so friendly and patient. I recommend this place 100%.
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I wanted to share a review following a few months of physiotherapy I experienced under the excellent care of the physiotherapist. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience. She was professional, knowledgeable and regularly checked in on progress, adjusting her treatment as my situation changed. She also took the time to clearly and thoroughly explain various options, providing pros and cons for each, and ensured that my comfort level was the main factor in determining how we proceeded. She also coordinated care with a massage therapy colleague which supplemented the treatment.
Finally, her “bedside manner” was very strong, sharing stories and chatting about all sorts of subjects, complemented by a great sense of humour while I was under her care.
Thanks to the Curavita Byward Team, and particularly the physiotherapist, for a great experience during a time where my physical pain was quite limiting.
-CN