Our approach to frozen shoulder combines gentle myofascial therapy with the latest evidence based practices. Treatment is tailored to your individual needs, prioritising your safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout your recovery
What Is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is characterized by severe stiffness and pain often driven by a highly protective response from the nervous system.
Why It Hurts and Feels Stiff
The shoulder contains many sensitive tissues that communicate with your nervous system. When pain persists, these signals can become overprotective, leading to muscle guarding, reduced movement confidence, and stiffness
How Myofascial Therapy Helps
Myofascial therapy uses gentle, hands-on techniques to reduce pain sensitivity and support your nervous system. Treatment does not force movement or ‘break’ tissue
Myofascial therapy aims to:
- Reduce pain sensitivity
- Decrease protective muscle tension
- Improve comfort and movement confidence
- Support functional recovery
What to Expect from Treatment
Treatment is guided by your comfort and feedback. Sessions may include areas beyond the shoulder, such as the neck, upper back, ribs, and arm, as these influence shoulder movement and pain
How Recovery Usually Looks
Progress is gradual,early improvements often include greater comfort when resting,fewer pain flare-ups.
Important Things to Know
- Pain does not mean damage
- More force is not better
- Recovery is individual and staged
- Your comfort guides the treatment
Your Role
Staying gently active, communicating openly, and attending regular sessions support recovery. The goal is to help your shoulder feel safe and move with confidence again
Professional Standards
This approach aligns with Massage & Myotherapy Australia standards, emphasising client safety, informed consent, evidence-informed care, and working within scope of practice
References
Libbey R. (2025). Frozen Shoulder Fridays. Massage & Myotherapy Australia Journal, Issue 2, Winter 2025) Summarised by Neville Dunne from the article:Libbey R. (2025). Frozen Shoulder Fridays.