Massage for Shoulder Replacement Recovery in NYC

We assess rib mobility, neck tension, scapular glide, core balance, and breathing patterns to understand the forces acting on your new shoulder.

Once cleared for massage by your surgeon or PT, we begin by releasing tension in the ribs, diaphragm, pecs, lats, and upper back to create space for your shoulder to move. Local work near the surgical site is introduced gradually and always based on your healing stage.

We pay special attention to deltoid coordination, rib‑cage rotation, and scapular mechanics—key factors that determine long‑term success with rTSA.

As mobility increases, we integrate hips, spine, ribs, and shoulder‑blade motion to help you regain functional movement patterns needed for reaching, lifting, and daily activities.

As your PT rebuilds your joint stability, we safely mobilize it to make sure that it can move better in all directions without other muscles overcompensating and creating secondary issues later. We generally suggest PT 2–3x per week, supported by massage approximately once every 3 weeks during the initial 12–16 weeks post‑surgery.