Free community workshop · Carbondale, IL

Shoulder pain that won’t quit? Come find out what is really behind it.

A free workshop with straight answers, right here in Carbondale. No sales pitch, nothing to buy.

Saturday, November 14Starts 11:00 AM

1110 N Cedar Court, Carbondale, IL 62901 · Limited to 20 seats

A woman in a bright kitchen reaches toward a high cabinet shelf and holds the back of her shoulder, showing the everyday strain a shoulder problem can cause.

Free · Limited to 20 seatsSat, Nov 14 · 11 AM
What we will cover

Why the pain you feel may not start where you feel it

  • Why shoulder pain so often starts in the shoulder blade and mid-back, not the shoulder joint
  • Why the pain can be worse at night, and what tends to make it worse
  • Why rest, ice and waiting often do not answer the real question
  • Simple ways to understand how your shoulder is moving
  • Time for your own questions, and hands-on demonstrations with volunteers

Education only. This workshop is not a substitute for a medical evaluation.

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start time
11:00 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Plan on about 1 to 2 hours, so you have time for questions.
Place
Synergy Therapeutic Group
1110 N Cedar Court, Carbondale, IL 62901
Cost
Free
Seating
Limited to 20 seats
Good to know
Wear comfortable clothes. You are welcome to bring a spouse, friend or family member. A worksheet is handed out to take home.
Who it is for

If your shoulder has started to change how you live

Reaching for a top shelf, brushing your hair, getting dressed, carrying groceries, sleeping through the night. If shoulder, rotator cuff or frozen shoulder pain is part of your day, or you care about someone it affects, this workshop is for you.

Our physical therapists have been helping people across Southern Illinois since 2004, and we are in-network with most major insurance plans.

What people are saying

From people who have been where you are

★★★★★

“Very interesting and educational.”

Susan · Google review after our workshop

“I had resigned myself to chronic pain and weakness in my shoulder. Synergy was unphased by my condition and even began healing other parts of my body that I didn’t know were causing me issues. Synergy has made me stronger, more confident and without pain.”

Patrick · Shoulder pain

“They not only helped me with my shoulder pain. They did a whole body therapy. Not only does my shoulder feel better but my neck, back and legs feel so much better. I have and will recommend Synergy to all my friends and family.”

Shaun · Shoulder pain

“I came to Synergy following a sports injury. My pain was 7-8 out of 10 in my shoulder. I could not raise my arm or participate in any sports. After therapy and the deep tissue laser, I now have full range of motion and can wrestle. My pain is now a 0-1 out of 10.”

Elijah · Shoulder pain

Patient success stories are the personal experiences of individual patients, shared with their written permission. Every person is different, and results vary and are not guaranteed.

Questions

Before you come

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no charge and nothing to buy.

Is this a sales pitch?

No. It is an education session. You will not be pressured to book anything.

How long will it last?

We start at 11:00 AM. Plan on about 1 to 2 hours. People often stay afterward for questions and the hands-on demonstrations.

Do I have to be a patient?

No. Anyone in the community is welcome.

Can I bring someone with me?

Yes. Please let us know when you register so we can plan seating. Seating is limited to 20.

What if I cannot make it after I register?

Call or text (618) 243-7822 and let us know so we can offer your seat to someone else.

This workshop is general education and does not replace a medical evaluation or personal medical advice.

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