Shoulder Injuries Conditions

Eliminate Pain, Restore Strength, and Regain Full Mobility

✅ Relieve Pain & Stiffness | ✅ Restore Strength | ✅ Accelerate Healing

Understanding Shoulder Injury Conditions

Shoulder injuries, whether from overuse, poor posture, or trauma, can limit your range of motion and cause persistent pain. Conditions like rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, or tendonitis interfere with simple movements such as lifting, reaching, or even sleeping. These issues often lead to muscle imbalances that affect surrounding areas like the neck and upper back.

At Bomi Massage, we focus on treating the root cause of your shoulder pain. Our expert techniques aim to reduce pain, restore flexibility, and rebuild strength. With our targeted approach, we help you heal faster and move more freely, so you can get back to doing what you love, pain-free.

Common Types & Symptoms of Shoulder Injuries

Learn the key types and symptoms of shoulder injuries to better understand, manage, and prevent them.

Types:

1. Rotator Cuff Injuries

Damage or strain to the muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, often caused by overhead motions, lifting, or falls. These can lead to weakness, pain, and reduced arm movement.

2. Bursitis and Tendinitis

Overuse can cause inflammation in the fluid-filled bursa sacs or shoulder tendons, leading to sharp pain and stiffness, especially with motion.

3. Impingement Syndrome

This occurs when the rotator cuff tendons or shoulder bursa become compressed or irritated during movement, resulting in discomfort and limited mobility.

4. Shoulder Dislocation

A traumatic injury where the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) slips out of its socket, often causing joint instability and pain until properly treated.

5. Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Marked by gradual stiffening and pain in the shoulder joint, often without a clear cause. This condition limits motion and can persist for months if untreated.

6. Shoulder Arthritis

Degeneration of the cartilage in the shoulder joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Can result from aging, injury, or long-term overuse.

Symptoms:

  • Pain when moving the shoulder or lifting the arm

  • Weakness or stiffness in the shoulder joint

  • Swelling or visible bruising around the shoulder

  • Clicking, grinding, or catching sensations during movement

  • Difficulty reaching behind the back or overhead

  • Limited range of motion or complete immobility in severe cases

Therapies That Help Relieve Shoulder Injuries

Every shoulder condition is different — so we customize our treatments to match your injury type, activity level, and healing stage. Here are some of our most effective therapies for shoulder recovery:

Trigger Point Therapy

Targets the deep knots and tension patterns around the shoulder joint and upper back. Helps relieve referred pain and improve flexibility.

PNF Stretching Therapy

Uses active, assisted stretching to restore shoulder mobility, break up stiffness, and prevent re-injury. Especially helpful post-injury or post-surgery.

Hendrickson Method Orthopedic Massage

A gentle yet highly effective technique that reduces inflammation, eases joint tension, and supports healing in the rotator cuff and surrounding tissues.

Sports Massage Therapy

Ideal for athletes or active individuals recovering from overuse or strain. Improves circulation, breaks up scar tissue, and speeds muscle repair.

Wondering which therapy is

right for your shoulder injury?

Benefits of Regular Massage for Shoulder Injuries

Massage therapy isn’t just for short-term relief — it helps your shoulder recover faster and function better in the long term. Here’s what you can expect:

✅ Releases tension in the rotator cuff, traps, and upper back

Physical Benefits

✅ Improves shoulder flexibility and arm mobility

✅ Restores posture and spinal alignment

✅ Reduces inflammation and muscle guarding

✅ Speeds healing by improving blood flow

Mental & Emotional Benefits

✅ Lowers stress that contributes to muscle tightness

✅Enhances relaxation during recovery

✅ Supports better sleep and mental clarity

✅ Boosts overall well-being and confidence in movement

How Massage Therapy Helps Heal Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries often trigger a protective response in the body — muscles tighten, movement becomes restricted, and the nervous system stays on high alert. Over time, this tension creates poor movement patterns, reduced circulation, and chronic pain that limits both daily function and quality of life.

Massage therapy helps interrupt that pain cycle. By releasing tight muscles, improving joint mobility, and calming the nervous system, we create an environment where healing can truly begin. Many clients experience not only less pain, but also better sleep, posture, and confidence in movement. At Bomi Massage, we focus on restoring healthy shoulder mechanics — so your body can stay strong, pain-free, and resilient for the long term.

Don’t wait for it to get

worse - let’s get your

shoulder moving again.

Why Choose Bomi Massage for Shoulder Injury Recovery?

✅ 20+ Years of Experience in treating shoulder and orthopedic pain

✅ Certified in Hendrickson Method Orthopedic Massage

✅ Personalized care tailored to your stage of healing and activity level

✅ Deep understanding of soft tissue and joint mechanics

✅ Trusted by active individuals, professionals, and post-surgical clients in Harrison, NY

Testimonials

  • - Carrie Dean

    My first session with Bomi left me in complete awe. His intake is thorough, and his hands on work is exceptional. His technique is specific and results oriented. You don’t see Bomi to zen out take a nap on the massage table-You go see Bomi to free your body of years of chronic tension. I cannot recommend him enough!

  • - Andrea A

    Bomi is fantastic. He's helped me relieve chronic back pain in just a few sessions. The best part of working with Bomi is that the improvements are persistent, unlike with other massage therapists. He's also loosened up my shoulders and neck, which were tight for years from sitting at a desk all day. He's truly the best. You won't find any other massage therapist like him! 

  • - Eliana Lauder

    Bomi was a transformative find for me. All of my pain is gone by the end of each session. His healing intuition is so strong, it's clear it travels through his hands and his heart. His healing is physical and spiritual! I cannot underscore how special Bomi is and how lucky I feel to have found him!

  • - Eunice N.

    Bomi is a miracle worker. I went to see him with a glute injury that had been causing me excruciating pain for over a month, making it difficult for me to sit or walk. With each session, I felt noticeable improvement, and within several weeks, I was completely healed. Bomi's engineering background is evident through his thoughtful and methodical approach to diagnosing the root of the problem. His commitment to the science of therapeutic massage is evident in his technique and his ability to explain what and why he's doing what he's doing. On top of that, he's a fantastic listener and incredibly empathetic. Beyond being the most skilled massage professional I have ever met, it's clear Bomi is also a wonderful and caring human being. I am crushed that Bomi is moving to the East Coast. San Mateo is losing an amazing massage therapist, but I am confident Bomi will continue to help people find health, wellness, and balance no matter where he is.

    ★★★★★

  • - Betty E

    “Bomi’s massage therapy is intelligent, compassionate, professional, and healing.  Some of my neck muscles had been rigid and stuck for many years, and he was able to soften and relax them in just a few sessions.  I have also seen his medical massages produce released muscle tension and renewed life in a recovering spinal cord injury.  Bomi’s sensitive hands and intuitive knowledge become a fusion of several modalities and respond beneficially to the needs of his clients. I feel confident that my friends and students can benefit from his excellent work.”

    ★★★★★

  • - Kevin M

    I'm a washed-up college athlete here. I went to see Bomi for an acute hamstring strain (my desk job has done a number on my posture), and ended up doing a deep dive into all of my lingering neuromuscular problems from years of ankle sprains and general poor training discipline. Bomi is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely attentive. He listens very carefully to build an understanding of your issues and history, and he has an uncanny ability to uncover problems you either didn't know about or had been ignoring. I remember before my first session, I thought the pricing seemed a little expensive, but I would honestly pay at least 2-3 times for what Bomi provides, given the improvement I have seen over about a month and a half. Easy 5 stars, 10/10, A+, etc.

    ★★★★★

  • - Margie T.

    I brought my 17-year-old son to Bomi to help with his rehabilitation from a recurring high ankle sprain due to football. His injury kept him out of play for most of the season. After Bomi's complete evaluation, he was able to address the issue and explain a game plan to both of us. Two visits later, he was able to play an entire game!! My son was diligent on the home care recommended, and I am sure after the season is over, with rest alongside weekly treatment, he will be as good as new and ready for his other sports! I highly recommend Bomi. He is extremely polite, genuine, and caring. He is also very educated in his field, and you can clearly tell he loves what he does!! I was lucky to have found the perfect person to work with and plan on weekly visits to ensure the best care for my son. 5 STARS!!

    ★★★★★