SHOULDER PAIN

Shoulder Pain Treatment on Long Island and in Brooklyn

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Living With Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain can be an ache when you reach overhead, pain that wakes you up when you lie on that side, a shoulder that feels weak or catches, or stiffness that makes getting dressed hard. At Panetta Physical Therapy, a licensed physical therapist finds the cause and builds a plan to get your shoulder working again. We treat shoulder pain at our clinics in Ronkonkoma, Bay Shore and Roslyn on Long Island, and in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

How We Treat Shoulder Pain

A full evaluation

We test shoulder motion, strength and stability, and look at how your neck, upper back and shoulder blade move together.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Real-time imaging of the rotator cuff and tendons, available at our clinics, can show what is happening while you move.

Hands-on care

Joint and soft-tissue techniques to ease pain and restore range of motion.

Targeted strengthening

Rotator cuff and shoulder blade exercises that progress as you improve.

Post-surgical rehab

Step-by-step recovery after rotator cuff repair, labral repair and shoulder replacement, coordinated with your surgeon.

What Shoulder Pain Feels Like

  • Pain when reaching overhead, behind your back or across your body
  • Pain at night, especially lying on the affected side
  • Weakness or a feeling that the shoulder catches, clicks or slips
  • Stiffness that limits dressing, washing your hair or reaching a shelf
  • Pain that limits throwing, swimming, golf, tennis or lifting

Common Causes

Common causes include rotator cuff tendinitis and tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), labral tears, dislocations and instability, arthritis and recovery after shoulder surgery.

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When to See a Physical Therapist

Time to See a PT

See a physical therapist if shoulder pain lasts more than a week or two, wakes you at night, or limits work, sports or daily tasks.

Get Medical Care Right Away If

Your shoulder looks deformed after a fall, you cannot lift your arm at all after an injury, or shoulder pain comes with chest pain, shortness of breath or sweating.

Want to learn more first? Join one of our free shoulder pain workshops →

Therapists Who Treat Shoulder Pain

Every Panetta physical therapist treats shoulder pain. These team members have a particular focus on it.

Dominick Danzi

PT, DPT · Ronkonkoma

Shoulder injuries and post-surgical recovery

Joseph Burbige

PT, DPT · Bay Shore

Rotator cuff and labral injuries, athletes

Jaclyn Carabott

PT, DPT, COMT · Bay Shore

Shoulder pain and mobility

Steve Wiley

PT, DPT · Roslyn

Shoulder pain, golfers

James Galassi

PT, DPT, COMT · Greenpoint

Complex shoulder problems

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Steve is awesome. He helped get me back on track.
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I’ve been going to Dr. Galassi on and off since I was 16, and he has helped me more than I ever could have imagined. Most recently, I was dealing with numbness in my feet and sciatic pain, and within just a few sessions, the numbness was gone and I felt significantly better. I truly believe he can help fix just about any injury. I’ve recommended so many people to him because I genuinely feel he has a gift for healing. If you’re willing to show up and push through the ups and downs of recovery, he is absolutely the person you want by your side. There have been times I’ve left sessions in tears not from pain, but from disbelief at how much better and more pain-free I felt walking out of the office. I can’t recommend him enough.
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My experience at panetta has truly been life changing.i’m so grateful fo the safe,supportive environment and the care I received. A special thank you to my therapist,Danish Anwar for his patience,guidance and understanding. Your support has made a real difference in my journey.
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Raymond Prososki
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I had a great experience with Dr. James Galassi at Panetta Physical Therapy. He’s professional, approachable, caring and explains everything in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The PT assistants — Constantine, Jake, Rich, and Christian — are patient and attentive, and Katie at the front desk makes scheduling and insurance issues easy to manage. Even though they didn’t treat me directly, Dr. Wiley and Dr. Anwar were fun and personable. Highly recommend this friendly, well-run office.
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I can't say enough about the staff and the services at Pennetta. Everyone is so helpful and motivated to help heal whatever physical ailments you're dealing with. I especially love the Roslyn Village Office
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After being diagnosed with rotator cuff injury I came back to James for treatment and exercises at home. After a few weeks I am greatly improved and appreciative for all the work and excellent supervision. Thanks James, Rich and Panetta PT.
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This is an update to my review, which I wrote several years back (see below) and is still applicable! I've recently returned to Panetta Roslyn for help following another injury--this time involving my rotator cuff--and once again, Panetta in Roslyn made all the difference in my healing and recovery. If you live within range and are in need of PT, this is the place you want to be. There are probably a hundred PT centers in Nassau County alone, but there's simply no place like Panetta Roslyn. Normally, you'd be lucky to find ONE Physical Therapist who is as superior as all three of the PT's who call Panetta Roslyn home. Steve, James and Danish are ALL first-rate in their professional knowledge and level of care. Katie who runs the scheduling and other business at the front desk is completely lovely and accommodating. Huge praise for Rich, the therapeutic assistant who manages any number of patients at once in the exercises rehab area--he is incredible! The bottom line, even after all these years, is that Panetta Roslyn is still the place to be. I'm back to my yoga and weight-training routines after hardly being able to lift my left arm, and it's all thanks to these amazing therapists and staff. Below is my original five-star review... I chose Panetta PT because of its proximity to my home, but frankly, it would have been worth a drive five times as long for the level of care and therapeutic treatment I've received here. Every member of the staff is top shelf, beginning with the front desk that's friendly and quick to accommodate even a schedule as specific as mine. The assistants who worked me through my prescribed exercise regimen were all superb, especially Dana, whose knowledge and passion for kinesthetic work is completely inspiring. The big kudos here go to the PT's themselves, two gents who are rock stars in the field as far as I'm concerned. I was lucky enough to have a few sessions with Danny, but my regular therapist was Steve, about whom I could rhapsodize for days. Besides being extraordinarily skilled and completely expert in his professional knowledge, Steve is vastly generous in the time he takes to educate his patients, and highly responsive to the immediate needs of patients before, during and after each session. In two months, I have progressed from barely being able to engage my right shoulder at all to being able to do full push-ups again. Best of all, I've learned what to do and what not to do in the future to protect this fussy joint. The space is sanitary and well attended, the location has ample parking and the care simply cannot be beat. Don't be surprised if, like me, you come to Panetta Roslyn as an anonymous face and leave feeling like a member of the family.
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I have been seen at the Roslyn office of Panetta Physical Therapy many times over the years, all with positive results. However I had to use Panetta again recently to rehab after a total knee replacement I had this past July. I have to say, without their help especially the physical therapist, Stephen Wiley, I would not have been back to playing pickleball at 5 weeks post op. I had wanted a therapist who would motivate me and inspire me to work hard both in the office and at home. Stephen knew how important it was to me to get back on the courts and start playing again. It made it easier to get through the painful recovery because our priorities were aligned. Everyone at the office were so very accommodating and caring and kind that it made coming to the office like being with your friends for the hour. I would HIGHLY recommend Panetta Therapy to everyone looking for qualified and caring physical therapists who treat you as a friend and patient.
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Alex is our treating PT specialist and he is very good. Easy going and caring. My son loves coming here. A nice, clean boutique PT place.
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I had an outstanding experience at Panetta Physical Therapy. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. Scheduling appointments was a breeze, the facility was spotless, and the parking was easy and convenient — which made the whole process stress-free. I worked with Steve Wiley as my physical therapist, and I truly cannot say enough about him. He guided me through recovery from multiple injuries with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication to patient care are unmatched. Steve is, without a doubt, the best physical therapist I have ever met. I’m so grateful for the healing and progress I’ve made thanks to him and the entire Panetta team. Highly recommend!

Where to Get Shoulder Pain Treatment

Ronkonkoma

3385 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

(631) 676-3111

Shoulder Pain focus: Dominick Danzi

Ronkonkoma clinic →

Bay Shore

131 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 (entrance on Smith Ave)

(631) 665-4560

Shoulder Pain focus: Joseph Burbige, Jaclyn Carabott

Bay Shore clinic →

Roslyn

55 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576

(516) 484-9775

Shoulder Pain focus: Steve Wiley

Roslyn clinic →

Greenpoint

112 Greenpoint Ave, Suite 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(347) 843-5000

Shoulder Pain focus: James Galassi

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Shoulder Pain FAQs

Many partial rotator cuff tears and some full-thickness tears improve with physical therapy that restores motion and strength. If surgery is needed, therapy before and after surgery helps recovery.

Frozen shoulder often improves slowly over months. Physical therapy helps restore motion and manage pain along the way; your therapist will give you a realistic timeline at your first visit.

Yes. We provide rehab after rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder replacement and other procedures, following your surgeon’s protocol.

No. In New York you can start physical therapy without a referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days.

Ready to Start Feeling Better?

No referral needed to start. Ask about a free 30-minute discovery session at any of our clinics.