- 023-8218-2416
- info@physio-soton.co.uk
- 297 High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5NB
- Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00-15:00
Shoulder pain can be incredibly frustrating — especially when you’re doing the right things, but it’s still not improving.
Many people try rest, exercises, or even physiotherapy, yet the pain continues to affect sleep, movement, and daily activities.
So why isn’t it getting better?
At Physio Soton, based in Eastleigh, we regularly see patients from Romsey, Southampton, and Winchester with ongoing shoulder pain — often because the underlying cause hasn’t been clearly identified.
In many cases, we can assess, scan, and treat your shoulder in a single visit — giving you clarity and a clear plan straight away.
Shoulder pain is often treated based on symptoms alone — but without a clear diagnosis, treatment may not target the real problem.
Conditions like:
Rotator cuff tears or irritation
Subacromial bursitis
Shoulder impingement
Frozen shoulder
…can feel similar but require different approaches.
👉 Without proper assessment or imaging, it’s easy to treat the wrong issue.
Rehabilitation exercises are important — but they don’t always address inflammation or structural problems.
If pain is driven by:
Significant inflammation
Tissue irritation
Mechanical compression
…then exercises alone may not be enough to settle symptoms.
If your symptoms aren’t improving, a scan can provide clarity.
At Physio Soton, we use ultrasound scanning to:
Identify the exact structure causing pain
Assess tendons and soft tissues in real time
Detect inflammation or fluid
Guide treatment decisions
👉 A scan removes guesswork and helps ensure the right treatment is chosen.
If your pain is persistent and linked to inflammation, a shoulder injection may help reduce symptoms and improve movement.
Injections are commonly used for:
Rotator cuff pain
Subacromial bursitis
Shoulder impingement
Frozen shoulder
AC joint pain
Reduce inflammation
Relieve pain
Improve mobility
Allow more effective rehabilitation
All injections at Physio Soton are performed under ultrasound guidance for accuracy and safety.
Treating shoulder pain without knowing the exact cause can delay recovery.
A clear diagnosis allows us to:
Target the right structure
Avoid unnecessary treatments
Combine therapies effectively (e.g. injection + rehab)
Create a personalised recovery plan
👉 This is why we often combine assessment, scan, and treatment in one visit.
You should consider further assessment if:
Pain has lasted more than 4–6 weeks
Your symptoms aren’t improving with exercises
You have night pain or disturbed sleep
Movement is limited or painful
Pain keeps returning
👉 These are signs that your shoulder may need more than just exercises.
If your shoulder pain isn’t improving, the most important step is getting a clear diagnosis.
At Physio Soton in Eastleigh, we provide:
Specialist shoulder assessment
Ultrasound scanning
Ultrasound-guided injections
Personalised aftercare and rehabilitation
In many cases, we can assess, diagnose, and treat your shoulder in a single visit.
While our clinic is based in Eastleigh, we regularly see patients travelling from:
Romsey
Southampton
Winchester
Chandler’s Ford
Hedge End
Many choose us for our specialist expertise and the convenience of having everything done in one place.
If your shoulder pain isn’t improving, don’t keep guessing.
👉 Book your appointment today at Physio Soton and get a clear diagnosis and treatment plan — often in a single visit.
