Shoulder Pain Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA
Get back to lifting, training, and living pain-free with personalized 1-on-1 care from our expert Doctors of Physical Therapy. We help active adults in Pasadena overcome shoulder injuries without surgery or endless appointments.
Shoulder Pain Is Holding You Back From the Life You Love
Whether it's a nagging ache from overhead lifting, a sharp pain when you reach for something, or stiffness that won't go away — shoulder injuries steal your identity as an active person. You can't train the way you want. You avoid movements that used to be second nature. And the worst part? Most doctors just tell you to rest or ease off — but that's not a solution.
Pain That Won't Go Away
You've tried rest, ice, and online exercises, but your shoulder pain keeps coming back every time you try to get active again.
Limited by Your Shoulder
Simple tasks like reaching overhead, lifting weights, or playing sports now cause sharp pain or weakness you can't ignore.
Frustrated by Cookie-Cutter Care
You've been to clinics where they treat multiple patients at once, give you generic exercises, and don't address the root cause of your pain.
We Help You Conquer Shoulder Pain — For Good
At The Movement Clinic, we specialize in performance-focused physical therapy for shoulder pain in Pasadena. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy provide 60 minutes of 1-on-1 care every visit — no aides, no distractions, no cookie-cutter plans. We identify the root cause of your shoulder pain through data-driven assessments and create a personalized roadmap to get you back to training stronger than before.
✓ One-hour sessions focused entirely on you and your goals
✓ Expert assessment to pinpoint exactly what's causing your pain
✓ Custom exercise programming and hands-on treatment tailored to your body
"The Movement Clinic exceeded all my expectations with their performance-focused, 1:1 approach. After dealing with a nagging shoulder injury, their expert PTs developed a targeted rehab plan and guided me every step of the way. Thanks to their thoughtful coaching and progress tracking, my shoulder pain has significantly improved, and I'm back to training stronger than before."
Mary Pelino
Our Three Step Process
1. Book Your Discovery Call
Our first priority is to truly understand you. We want to know your goals, your lifestyle, and what’s been holding you back. We’ll take a dive deep on how your limitations have been affecting you to see how we can best help.
3. Conquer The Problem
Your physical therapist will lay out a clear game plan to get you back to your active lifestyle. We work with you side by side throughout your entire plan to ensure you make a 100% recovery.
2. Get Your Assessment
We bring you into our Pasadena clinic for a one-hour in-depth assessment looking at your movement, strength, and flexibility to identify the source of your problem with data-driven assessments.
Shoulder Conditions We Treat in Pasadena
Our expert team has successfully treated hundreds of active adults and athletes in the Pasadena area with shoulder injuries. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury or chronic pain that's been bothering you for years, we have the tools and expertise to get you moving pain-free again.
Rotator cuff injuries and tendonitis
Shoulder impingement and bursitis
Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation and labral tears
What Our Pasadena Patients Are Saying
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"I scheduled an appointment after having some shoulder pain for a few weeks. Jordan helped me figure out what was wrong, and showed me some stretches and exercises to fix it. Within a few days, all of my pain is gone, and my workouts are back to normal! Thanks Jordan!"
Aaron Weaver
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"The Movement Clinic exceeded all my expectations with their performance-focused, 1:1 approach. Their team provided attentive, personalized care, no cookie-cutter routines, just hands-on, movement-based therapy tailored to me. After dealing with a nagging shoulder injury, their expert PTs developed a targeted rehab plan and guided me every step of the way."
Mary Pelino
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"I was in a bad motorcycle crash that sent me to the ICU with multiple surgeries and when I left the hospital I had severely limited strength and range of motion in my shoulder and it was looking like another surgery was inevitable. My doctors gave me a referral and I was right to try physical therapy, I came to the Movement Clinic after coming highly recommended by one of my buddies. All the guys here are super knowledgeable and cool make the workouts feel like hanging out with a friend while also gaining strength. In just a few weeks, Chris has helped me make significant progress and I am going to be able to avoid another surgery. I was worried I would never be able to get back to normal, let alone would have imagined I would make the strides I have as quickly as I have. I can't say enough good things about this place!"
Travis Tinoco
Meet Our Team
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Dr. Chris Bostwick
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Dr. John Gan PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Dr. Jordan McCormack PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Kaiser Permanente Spine Fellow
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Amber Driggs-Shane
PERSONAL TRAINER
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Shane Abbott
CLIENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Visit Us in Pasadena
We're conveniently located in the heart of Pasadena, just minutes from South Pasadena, Eagle Rock, and Glendale. Whether you're coming from Old Town, the Rose Bowl area, or neighboring communities like Arcadia and San Marino, we're easy to reach and ready to help you move better.
We're located just off the 110 freeway near Old Pasadena, minutes from the Pasadena Public Library and Colorado Boulevard. If you're coming from Eagle Rock or Glendale, take the 2 freeway south to the 110. Free street parking is available nearby.
Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Phone
(626) 669-3778
Address
1 W Mountain St, Unit 12
Pasadena, CA 91103
Have more questions?
We have answers!
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The care you receive from our providers is unparalleled to your typical in-network physical therapy experience in Pasadena. Your PT will never be seeing multiple patients at the same time, pass you off to a volunteer or aide, or have you work through the same cookie-cutter exercises week in and week out. Your entire visit is spent 1-on-1 with one of our highly specialized Doctors of Physical Therapy where we will clearly outline the root factors contributing to your shoulder pain and lay out a game plan for a path to recovery.
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This depends on your specific situation, diagnosis, and goals. In most cases, we have patients feeling significant improvement in a matter of 2-3 visits. We strive to minimize the number of sessions you need by providing you with the tools, education, and understanding of how to recover to be better than you were before needing PT. Recovering from a shoulder injury is never black and white; however, we look to provide you with a road map for your recovery through a customized, collaborative plan with one of our expert clinicians.
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Yes, as an out-of-network provider in Pasadena, we provide you with all the necessary paperwork (superbills) that give you the opportunity to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. We focus on providing the highest quality care rather than being limited by insurance constraints, which allows us to give you the time and attention your shoulder recovery deserves.
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Your first visit is a comprehensive one-hour assessment where we dive deep into your shoulder issue. We'll perform data-driven movement, strength, and flexibility tests to identify the root cause of your pain. We'll also discuss your goals, lifestyle, and what activities you want to return to. By the end of your first session, you'll have a clear understanding of what's causing your shoulder pain and a personalized roadmap for recovery.