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Shoulder Pain
Physical Therapy

Looking for a physical therapist near Ravenna, Ohio for shoulder pain? Cowboy Healthcare treats shoulder pain — from rotator cuff injuries and impingement to frozen shoulder and post-surgical recovery. Every shoulder is evaluated and treated one-on-one by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Rotator Cuff Impingement Frozen Shoulder Post-Surgical Rehab Bursitis Labral Tears
Shoulder Conditions We Treat

Named, and treated
at the source

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Tears, strains, and tendinopathy of the rotator cuff — the most common cause of shoulder pain and weakness, including after a fall or overuse.

Shoulder Impingement

Pinching of the rotator cuff tendons under the shoulder blade, causing pain when you lift or reach overhead.

Frozen Shoulder

Adhesive capsulitis — progressive stiffness and loss of motion. Guided, staged therapy restores range safely.

Shoulder Bursitis & Tendinitis

Inflammation of the bursa or tendons that makes everyday movement painful.

Labral Tears & Instability

Rehabilitation for SLAP and labral tears, dislocations, and a shoulder that feels loose or gives way.

Post-Surgical Shoulder

Structured recovery after rotator cuff repair, labral repair, or shoulder replacement — coordinated with your surgeon.

Treatments We Use for Shoulders

The specific tools
we reach for

After a full evaluation, your Doctor of Physical Therapy builds a shoulder program from the treatments below — each one offered here at Cowboy Healthcare.

Orthopedic PT & Manual Therapy

Hands-on joint mobilization and targeted rotator cuff strengthening — the foundation of shoulder recovery.

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Dry Needling

Releases trigger points in the shoulder, neck, and upper back that refer pain and limit motion.

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Joint & Spinal Manipulation

Restores mobility in the shoulder and the neck and upper back that drive shoulder mechanics.

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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Builds shoulder strength with light loads — ideal early after surgery or injury when heavy lifting isn't safe.

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Cupping Therapy

Myofascial decompression to release tight tissue around the shoulder girdle and improve movement.

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Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Surgeon-coordinated protocols that protect the repair and rebuild strength and range of motion.

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What to Expect

How shoulder care
works here

01
Full shoulder evaluationA Doctor of Physical Therapy assesses your range of motion, strength, and the exact movements that hurt — and identifies the real driver, which is often the neck, posture, or shoulder blade, not just the joint itself.
02
A plan built for your shoulderYou get a specific diagnosis and a treatment plan combining hands-on therapy with the right strengthening — not a generic exercise sheet.
03
Hands-on treatment plus progressive strengtheningManual therapy to restore motion, then rotator cuff and scapular strengthening that rebuilds the shoulder and keeps the pain from returning.
04
Back to reaching, lifting, and sleeping without painWe progress you to the activities that matter — overhead work, sport, carrying, and a full night's sleep on that side.
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Patient Reviews

Real shoulder
results

★★★★★

"Dr. Gallagher was so great to work with for my shoulder! I needed more than the recommended recovery time and he was there to help every step of the way, always making me feel comfortable and teaching me about what was going on with my injury through the whole process."

Alexis K. Google review · Shoulder rehabilitation
★★★★★

"They are True Professionals! They gave me hope in using my arm again. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get well and mobile."

ACJ Google review · Arm & shoulder rehabilitation

Rated 5.0 on Google. Read our reviews →

Your shoulder doesn't have
to hurt like this

Get a clear diagnosis and a plan from a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Ravenna. Same-day appointments available — most plans accepted, and cash-pay drop-in needs no referral.

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