What the research says: Current guidelines and systematic reviews consistently recommend exercise based physiotherapy as a first line treatment for most shoulder pain, including common subacromial pain. For many people, a well structured exercise program, often combined with hands on treatment, produces good results, and a great many shoulder problems improve without surgery.
A Thorough Assessment
Your physiotherapist will assess your movement, strength and history to understand what is driving your pain. Because the shoulder is complex, this step matters. It tells us which structures are involved and guides the whole plan.
Hands On Plus Exercise
Treatment usually combines hands on techniques for comfort and movement with progressive, well guided exercise. The evidence points clearly to exercise as a cornerstone of shoulder recovery, so we build a program that is graded to your shoulder and progressed as you improve.
A Clear Plan
We also help with pain management, advice on what to do and what to ease off, and a clear plan for getting back to work, sport or everyday activities. You will always know what you are working towards and why.
Shoulder pain getting in the way? Our North Melbourne physiotherapists can assess what is going on and build a plan to get you moving again. Book your assessment today.
Most shoulder pain can benefit from appropriate physiotherapy, but some symptoms require medical assessment or further investigation. MyoFitness takes a safety-first approach, helping you understand when physiotherapy is appropriate and when you may need a doctor, imaging or specialist care.
Shoulder pain following a major injury, particularly when there is visible deformity or you cannot move your arm normally, should be assessed by a doctor. These symptoms may indicate an injury requiring imaging or further medical management.
Shoulder or arm pain accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, sweating or other concerning symptoms requires urgent medical attention. These symptoms can sometimes indicate a serious medical condition rather than a musculoskeletal shoulder problem.
Not every shoulder condition can be assessed through physiotherapy alone. When symptoms suggest that an X-ray, ultrasound, MRI or other investigation may be appropriate, your physiotherapist can recommend medical review or further assessment.
Some complex or persistent shoulder conditions may benefit from an orthopaedic or other specialist opinion. If your presentation requires specialist input, MyoFitness can help you understand the next step rather than continuing treatment that may not be appropriate.
Physiotherapy does not have to be a standalone treatment. Your MyoFitness physiotherapist can work alongside your GP, specialist or other healthcare professionals where appropriate, helping ensure your rehabilitation complements your wider care plan.
If shoulder pain is persistent, affecting movement or interfering with work, sleep, exercise or everyday activities, an assessment can help identify the most appropriate next step. Book a MyoFitness physiotherapy assessment to understand your shoulder problem and determine whether physiotherapy is suitable for you.
The MyoFitness Yarraville clinic at 231 Hyde Street is accessible from across the inner west. All of the following suburbs are within easy reach of the clinic.
MyoFitness also operates clinics in North Melbourne at 154 Peel Street and Surrey Hills at 296A Canterbury Road. All three clinics offer Watson Headache® Approach assessment and treatment for migraine.
Three well-established clinics across North Melbourne, Yarraville, and Surrey Hills, each delivering the same standard of clinical care.
A clinical team spanning remedial massage, myotherapy, physiotherapy, lymphatic drainage, and psychology under one roof.
Recognised for clinical outcomes, patient experience, and professional standards across the allied health industry.
Every session begins with a clinical assessment. Treatment is directed at the actual cause of your pain, not just the location where you feel it.
