Often, yes. Many partial tears and some full thickness tears improve with the right strengthening program. Your therapist builds strength around the joint so you can lift and reach with less pain. If surgery makes more sense, we will tell you.

Frozen shoulder happens when the tissue around the joint tightens and motion becomes stiff and painful. It often improves slowly over months. Physical therapy uses gentle stretching and hands-on care to help you regain motion and use your arm.

Pain when reaching overhead is often caused by an irritated rotator cuff or bursa, sometimes called impingement. Weak shoulder blade muscles and posture can play a part. Your therapist tests how your shoulder moves to find the cause.

Lying on the painful side puts pressure on irritated tendons and the bursa. Try sleeping on your back or your other side with a pillow hugged to your chest. If night pain keeps waking you up, it is a good time to get it checked.

No. Texas law lets you see a physical therapist for an evaluation without a referral. Some insurance plans still require one for coverage, so call us at 903-421-1786 and we can help you check.

Mild shoulder pain often improves within four to six weeks. Rotator cuff and frozen shoulder cases can take several months. Your therapist tracks your motion and strength at each visit so you can see your progress.

See a doctor or go to the emergency room if your shoulder looks deformed after a fall, you cannot move your arm at all, or you have chest pain, shortness of breath or pain spreading to your jaw with shoulder pain.

Yes. Overhead athletes put a lot of stress on the shoulder. We treat throwing and hitting injuries, then build strength, control and a gradual return to throwing so athletes can get back on the field safely.