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A Message From Dr. Matt, Co-Owner & Founder of Thrive HQ Physical Therapy
It’s incredibly common to brush off shoulder pain as something minor — maybe from sleeping awkwardly, overdoing it in the gym, or from general tightness — and assume it will go away on its own. Sometimes it does. But for many active adults we work with, it doesn’t. It lingers, worsens, and starts affecting everything from workouts to daily routines.
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The truth? Shoulder pain rarely comes from one single injury. It often develops over time from postural imbalances, poor movement mechanics, stress, or unresolved irritation. At Thrive HQ, shoulder pain is one of the most common conditions we help people overcome — especially those frustrated by prior PT, chiropractic, or massage treatments that didn’t stick.
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If you're still struggling with shoulder pain after weeks or months, you may be asking:
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Why does my shoulder still hurt even though I’ve been careful?
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Why didn’t PT, chiropractic, or massage help in the past?
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What’s actually causing the pain, and what can I do that will work?
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We hear these questions every day. So if you feel like you’ve "tried everything" but haven’t gotten lasting results, you’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.
Common Reasons Why Shoulder Pain Lasts Longer Than It Should:
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You assumed it would go away on its own — but it didn’t.
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A doctor told you to rest and take medications — but the pain came back.
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Friends or family told you it’s just part of getting older.
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You saw a PT or chiropractor, but it felt like a generic, one-size-fits-all approach.
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You tried stretches or exercises from YouTube that didn’t help (or made it worse).
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You avoided activity altogether, which made your back feel stiffer.
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You tried massage, which felt great, but didn’t fix the problem long-term.
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If any of these sound familiar, you’re actually one step closer to the right solution. You already know what doesn’t work for you. Now let’s figure out what will.
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"What Can I Do To Get Rid Of My Shoulder Pain?"
​Here are four proven steps you can take right now:
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Make the decision to get real help. Stop waiting and hoping it will magically go away. Long-term shoulder pain rarely improves without action.
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Get a proper diagnostic assessment. Our Pain Diagnostic Session is designed to uncover exactly what’s causing your shoulder pain — and create a clear path forward that works for you.
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Avoid long rest periods. Rest might feel good temporarily, but over time it leads to weakness and stiffness. Movement (done right) is medicine.
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Get personalized, hands-on care. Our 1-on-1 sessions include movement analysis, targeted manual therapy, and customized exercise programming to fix the problem at the root.
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If any of these sound familiar, you’re actually one step closer to the right solution. You already know what doesn’t work for you. Now let’s figure out what will.
How Thrive HQ Can Help You (Even If Others Haven’t)
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Identify the real root cause of your pain — often within your first session
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Deliver hands-on care that improves mobility and reduces pain fast
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Build a progressive movement and strength plan just for you
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Help you stop relying on pain meds or temporary fixes
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Avoid surgery, injections, or repeated visits to providers who don’t listen
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Return to lifting, running, hiking, or just playing with your kids pain-free
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Sleep better, sit more comfortably, and move with confidence again
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We work with active adults, parents, runners, lifters, and those who want better answers and a higher standard of care. If that sounds like you, let’s talk.
