Shoulder pain treatment in London
From rotator cuff problems to frozen shoulder, we work out which of the many causes of shoulder pain is yours, and treat that.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding shoulder pain
- Pain reaching overhead, behind your back or across your body
- Pain lying on the affected side at night
- Weakness lifting or carrying
- Gradual stiffening of the shoulder, losing range in every direction
- Clicking or catching with certain movements
- Pain that spreads down the upper arm
- Rotator cuff problems, from irritation through to tears
- Frozen shoulder, where the capsule tightens and restricts movement
- Irritation of the tendons or bursa with overhead activity
- Referred pain from the neck, which the assessment will rule in or out
- If shoulder pain has lasted more than a couple of weeks
- If night pain is affecting your sleep
- If the shoulder is stiffening and you are losing movement
- If the shoulder was injured in a fall and pain or weakness is not settling
Our approach to shoulder pain
Shoulders need an accurate diagnosis first, because the wrong exercises make the wrong problem worse.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and different problems need very different treatment. Your assessment works out whether the pain is coming from the tendons, the joint, the capsule or the neck, and you leave knowing which it is.
Treatment combines hands-on work with a progressive strengthening programme built for your specific diagnosis. Frozen shoulders follow their own timeline, and we will be honest about that while keeping you as comfortable and mobile as possible.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
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Do rotator cuff problems need surgery?
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Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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