Physiotherapy and exercise
Guided movement, strength, and activity planning.
Understand · 01
About shoulder pain
Tendon overload, joint change, injury, stiffness, instability, and pain referred from the neck can contribute. Age, activity demands, previous injury, diabetes, and changes in training or work may influence the pattern.
Common conditions
- Rotator cuff related pain
- Rotator cuff tear
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder osteoarthritis
- Labral injury
- Acromioclavicular joint pain
Explore · 02
Treatment options compared
The cause, health history and goals guide your options.
Medication
Medicines used within a wider care plan.
Injections
A substance placed into or around the affected area.
Surgery
Repairing, stabilising, or replacing damaged tissue.
Stem cell therapy
Prepared cells administered after clinical screening.
Explore · 03
How does stem cell therapy work for shoulder pain?
The shoulder includes a ball-and-socket joint and the rotator cuff tendons that help lift and rotate the arm. Joint arthritis, tendon problems and frozen shoulder affect different tissues. Knowing which structure is involved matters more than the label ‘shoulder pain’ alone.
The proposed biological action
The proposed role of mesenchymal stromal cells is to release biological signals that interact with nearby cells and inflammatory pathways. For a tendon concern, the discussion focuses on the local tendon environment; for arthritis, it focuses on the joint environment. This is not the same as cells becoming a new tendon or a replacement cartilage surface, and an individual response cannot be predicted.
What it cannot be assumed to do
Cells do not mechanically reconnect a fully torn rotator cuff, stabilise a dislocating shoulder or release a tight joint capsule in frozen shoulder. Rehabilitation, activity changes and, for some structural problems, surgical assessment may still be needed. A cell based approach should not delay appropriate care.
Explore · 04
Is it right for me?
May be worth discussing
- Symptoms persist after rehabilitation
- The condition has been clarified
- You want to compare care pathways
- You want to review the options in writing
May not be suitable
- Infection, pregnancy or uncontrolled health
- Cancer concerns needing review
- Major injury, dislocation or tendon rupture
- Unclear neck or nerve symptoms
Trust · 05
Your journey & recovery
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Consultation
Share symptoms and questions.
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Records review
Review history, medicines and scans.
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Personalised plan
Discuss options, timing and pricing.
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Procedure & follow up
Receive care and activity guidance.
Recovery and return to activity depend on the procedure and your health. Confirm activity and flight timing with your medical team.
Decide · 06
Questions and answers
Cost depends on assessment, sessions, tests and follow up. Written pricing is shared after your free consultation.
