Shoulder pain and arm pain

Physiotherapy Plateau Mont-Royal

Regain your mobility and reduce your pain with our Plateau-Mont-Royal physiotherapists. Whether it is tendinopathy, adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, referred neck pain, or a sports injury, we offer personalized, progressive care.

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Why consult?

Physiotherapy, your best ally

Shoulder and arm pain can limit everyday activities such as raising your arm, sleeping on your side, working at a computer, driving, getting dressed, or playing sports.

This pain may come directly from the shoulder, but also from the neck, shoulder blade, chest, or nerve irritation. That is why a comprehensive assessment is essential to identify the true cause of the problem.

At Physio Plateau, we assess, among other things, shoulder, neck, and upper-back mobility, muscle strength, shoulder blade movement, and the actions that trigger your symptoms. Your program is then tailored to your situation, goals, and activities.

Early care helps reduce pain, restore mobility, and prevent chronic pain or compensations.

360°

a highly mobile joint that relies heavily on muscular stability

areas often linked: neck, shoulder blade, and shoulder

earlier

a prompt assessment helps prevent the pain from becoming long-lasting

Our areas of expertise

Shoulder and arm conditions we treat

Our physiotherapists assess the entire neck–shoulder blade–shoulder–arm chain to better understand the source of your symptoms and offer targeted treatment.

VERY FREQUENT

ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY

Shoulder pain with overhead movements, pushing, pulling, or at night. Treatment aims to restore mobility, progressively strengthen the rotator cuff, and improve shoulder blade control.

STIFFNESS

ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

Progressive shoulder stiffness, also known as frozen shoulder, leading to a significant loss of range of motion and sometimes nighttime pain. Physiotherapy helps manage pain, preserve function, and gradually restore mobility.

INFLAMMATORY

SHOULDER BURSITIS

Irritation of a bursa around the shoulder that can cause sharp pain when lifting the arm. Treatment combines load management, mobility, progressive exercises, and correction of aggravating factors.

NECK / NERVE

REFERRED PAIN INTO THE ARM

Pain, numbness, or tingling that may come from the neck or nerve irritation, notably with cervical radiculopathy, cervicobrachial pain, or thoracic outlet syndrome. The assessment helps distinguish local shoulder pain from referred or neurological pain.

SHOULDER SUBLUXATION / DISLOCATION

SHOULDER INSTABILITY

A feeling that the shoulder is unstable, sometimes after a dislocation or trauma. Rehabilitation focuses on muscle control, proprioception, and a safe return to activities.

INJURY AND REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS

SHOULDER LABRUM TEAR

Deep shoulder pain, sometimes accompanied by clicking, catching, instability, or reduced strength. The tear may occur after a fall, a sudden movement, or repeated overhead actions. Physiotherapy helps improve shoulder stability, mobility, and function.

ACUTE INJURY

ACROMIOCLAVICULAR SPRAIN OR CLAVICLE FRACTURE

Pain on top of the shoulder or along the collarbone, usually caused by a fall, a direct impact, or a sports accident. After appropriate medical assessment and management, physiotherapy helps you gradually regain shoulder mobility, strength, and function.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS

SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Pain when lifting the arm or with overhead movements, sometimes accompanied by reduced strength and mobility. Physiotherapy helps reduce stress on the shoulder, improve movement control, and gradually restore arm function.

POST-OPERATIVE

REHABILITATION AFTER SURGERY

After a rotator cuff repair, stabilization, Bankart or Latarjet surgery, or after a humeral fracture, progressive follow-up is essential to respect healing timelines and restore shoulder function.

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When to consult?

Recognizing symptoms that require consultation

Do not let shoulder or arm pain limit your everyday movements. An assessment at Physio Plateau helps guide the right treatment.

PAIN WHEN RAISING THE ARM

Difficulty reaching a shelf, doing your hair, or putting on a coat.

NOCTURNAL PAIN

Pain that disrupts sleep, especially when lying on your side.

LOSS OF MOBILITY

Stiffness, locking, or reduced range of motion in shoulder movements.

ARM WEAKNESS

A feeling of not having enough strength to carry, push, pull, or lift.

TINGLING OR NUMBNESS

Symptoms that travel down into the arm, forearm, or hand.

PAIN AT WORK

Discomfort that increases at the computer, while driving, or with repetitive movements.

FEELING OF INSTABILITY

A feeling that the shoulder is loose, slipping, or at risk of dislocating with certain movements.

CATCHING

A sensation of locking, pinching, or catching in the shoulder with certain movements.

Our approach

How we treat your shoulder
and arm pain

At Physio Plateau, we believe every patient has a unique way of moving. Our approach is based on a thorough assessment before any treatment.

Comprehensive assessment of the neck, shoulder blade, and shoulder

Your physiotherapist analyzes your symptoms, mobility, strength, shoulder blade control, and the movements that reproduce the pain. The assessment also includes the neck and chest.

Physiotherapy diagnosis & explanation

We clearly explain the structures that may be involved, the factors that maintain the pain, and the steps needed for recovery.

Personalized program

Your plan combines in-clinic treatments and home exercises tailored to your pain, mobility, work, and sports activities.

Active and manual treatment

In addition to exercises, sessions may include manual therapy, muscle release, nerve mobilization, and advice to temporarily modify aggravating activities.

Gradual return to activity

We support you through a full return of function by adjusting the load week after week. The goal: lasting recovery that prevents recurrence.

Prepare your visit

To consider before your first visit

Each treatment plan is tailored to your situation, whether your goal is everyday comfort or returning to a specific activity.

Wear a shirt that allows free shoulder movement and lets us observe movements of the neck, shoulder blade, and arm.
Prepare a summary of your injury history, treatments received and available medical imaging (X-rays, MRIs).
Provide a list of the medications you are currently taking, including anti-inflammatories or pain relievers.
If you practice a specific sport, please mention it: we’ll adjust the evaluation to your sporting gestures.
Note the movements, sleeping positions, work tasks, or sports that reproduce your pain.

Our team

Our therapists offering
this service

Rémi Grandhomme – Lauren Quigley – Zoé Nguyen-Bergeron – Emmanuelle Harris Ranger – Myriam Lafrance – Guillaume Hohly – Olivier Benoit

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions — Shoulder and arm pain.

Can physiotherapy treat shoulder tendinitis?

Yes. Physiotherapy helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and progressively strengthen the rotator cuff. The program is tailored to your tolerance, activities, and the movements that trigger pain.

Why does my pain travel down my arm?

Pain that travels down the arm may come from the shoulder, but also from the neck or nerve irritation. The assessment helps better determine the source of symptoms and guide treatment.

Should I stop sports or training completely?

Not always. In many cases, it is enough to temporarily modify certain exercises, loads, or ranges of motion. Your physiotherapist will tell you what to avoid, what to maintain, and how to progress without worsening the pain.

How much does a physiotherapy consultation for the arm and/or shoulder cost?

The cost of a physiotherapy consultation can vary depending on the clinic and the type of treatment. Physio Plateau rates are available under “Book an appointment” during online booking, or call us at 514-277-8954.

How long does it take to recover from adhesive capsulitis?

Adhesive capsulitis can progress over several months. Physiotherapy helps manage symptoms, preserve function, and gradually restore mobility depending on the phase of the condition.

Can shoulder pain come from the neck?

Yes. Some pain felt in the shoulder, arm, or hand may be related to the neck or nerve irritation. That is why the assessment includes the cervical and thoracic regions.