Condition
Shoulder Injuries in West Vancouver
A shoulder that catches, aches at night, or will not lift overhead needs an accurate diagnosis first. We assess what is actually restricted, then treat and rebuild it in the right order.
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How we treat shoulder injuries
The shoulder is a complex joint, so an accurate diagnosis comes first: rotator cuff, impingement, frozen shoulder, and instability all look similar but need different treatment, and in the wrong order they get worse. Your physiotherapist works out exactly what is restricted or irritated, settles the pain with hands-on treatment, then rebuilds the strength and control through the right range, in the right sequence. Acupuncture can help with stubborn night pain alongside the plan.
Is this you?
- Pain reaching overhead, behind your back, or out to the side.
- A deep ache that wakes you when you roll onto that shoulder at night.
- Weakness or pain lifting, carrying, or pushing.
- A shoulder that is slowly getting stiffer and harder to move (frozen shoulder).
- Clicking, catching, or a sense the shoulder is unstable.
The disciplines we use
Often more than one discipline plays a part. These are the services we reach for most with shoulder injuries.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in West Vancouver for back pain, joint injuries, and recovery after surgery, with no referral needed.
Sports Injury
Sports injury physiotherapy in West Vancouver for sprains, strains, and a safe return to your sport.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture in West Vancouver for pain, tension, and recovery, offered alongside physiotherapy under one roof.
Common questions
What patients ask most about shoulder injuries.
- Should I see a physiotherapist for shoulder pain?
- Yes, particularly if the pain wakes you at night, limits reaching overhead, or has lasted more than a couple of weeks. Shoulder problems are easy to misjudge and treating the wrong one slows recovery, so an accurate assessment matters. No referral is needed in BC.
- How do I know if it is my rotator cuff or a frozen shoulder?
- They feel similar but behave differently: a frozen shoulder progressively loses range in every direction, while rotator-cuff problems are more about pain and weakness with specific movements. The assessment distinguishes them, because the right treatment for one can aggravate the other.
- How long do shoulder injuries take to heal?
- A mild strain or impingement can ease in a few weeks; a frozen shoulder progresses through stages over months. We pace the plan to your specific diagnosis and give you a realistic timeline at the first visit.
- Why does my shoulder hurt more at night?
- Night pain is common with rotator-cuff and inflammatory shoulder problems, because lying on it or still positions load the irritated tissue. It is a sign worth getting assessed rather than waiting out, and it usually settles as treatment progresses.
Book treatment for shoulder injuries.
No referral, no insurance bill to pay upfront, and usually an appointment inside the week. Call the clinic closest to you.
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16th Street (604) 281-3345·Ocean Walk (604) 281-3122