PRIMUS PHYSIO
Expert treatment for all three stages of frozen shoulder — reducing pain, restoring movement and significantly shortening recovery time.
Frozen shoulder — medically known as adhesive capsulitis — is a condition where the shoulder joint capsule becomes inflamed, thickened and tight, causing progressive pain and severe restriction of movement. It develops gradually and without physiotherapy can last anywhere from 18 months to 3 years.
Your first session is £60 (60 minutes) — assessment, diagnosis and hands-on treatment combined. Follow-up sessions are £40 (30 minutes). Same-week appointments available, no GP referral needed.
Understanding which stage you're in determines the most appropriate treatment approach.
Gradual onset of shoulder pain, often worse at night. Movement begins to reduce. This is the most painful stage. Early physiotherapy during this phase focuses on pain management and maintaining as much movement as possible.
Pain begins to stabilise but shoulder movement is severely restricted. Daily tasks become difficult. Physiotherapy focuses on gentle mobilisation to prevent further stiffening and maintain joint health.
Movement gradually returns. This is the longest stage without treatment. Physiotherapy significantly accelerates the thawing process through progressive mobilisation and strengthening — reducing this phase from years to months.
Treatment is tailored to the stage of your condition — what helps in the freezing stage is different to what helps during thawing.
Hands-on techniques to reduce pain and gently restore movement to the shoulder joint capsule. Particularly effective during the frozen and thawing stages.
Advice on positioning, activity modification and pain relief strategies to manage the condition day-to-day, particularly during the painful freezing stage.
A carefully graded programme of shoulder mobility exercises that work with the stage of your condition — not against it. Aggressive stretching in the wrong stage can worsen symptoms.
As movement returns, progressive rotator cuff and scapular strengthening restores full function and prevents the shoulder from becoming stiff again.
Structured return to driving, overhead reaching, sport and work activities — with clear criteria at each stage.
"Very clean clinic with free parking. Luqman helped sort my shoulder issue and the cupping treatment was great."
— Balal Basharat"I came to see Luqman with pain in my left shoulder and upper arm. He diagnosed it properly and significantly reduced my pain."
— Andrew HeyesSame-week appointments in Newcastle-under-Lyme. No GP referral needed.
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