Shoulder Pain Specialist

What causes shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain can be caused by irritation or injury to the shoulder joint or surrounding muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Typically, shoulder pain occurs as a result of sports injuries, accidents, overuse, or strains.

Certain medical conditions and problems can cause shoulder pain, including: 

• Torn cartilage
• Broken collarbone
• Broken arm
• Bursitis
• Tendon rupture
• Heart disease
• Dislocated shoulder
• Rotator cuff injury
• Sprains
• Gallbladder disease

Shoulder pain might be associated with arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis involving widespread inflammation and pain that comes and goes in flares.

How can I ease my shoulder pain at home?

At home, you might be able to resolve mild shoulder pain with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, and you can avoid using your shoulder in ways that cause additional pain or worsen your pain.

Apply an ice pack to your painful area every 15-20 minutes and alternate with a heat pack. 

If you aren’t getting relief with these simple at-home methods and you still have concerns, effective treatment options are available at Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C.

When should I get medical treatment for shoulder pain?

You should schedule an evaluation at Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C. if you experience:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Tenderness or warmth around your joint

You should also book an appointment if your pain is negatively impacting your quality of life, physical functioning, and daily activities. If your pain doesn’t subside within a few days, it’s best to seek medical treatment. 

How is shoulder pain treated?

To treat your shoulder pain, your Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C. provider might suggest:

• Heat or cold therapy
• Posture evaluation
• Lifestyle changes, such as exercise and nutritional counseling
• Supplements and vitamins
• Pain-relieving injections, such as steroid injections
• Physical therapy and rehabilitative exercises
• Regenerative medicine, such as stem cell therapy
• Trigger point injections and joint injections
• Epidural steroid injections
• Facet block injection

• Facet joint radiofrequency
• The limited use of medications when needed, such as anti-inflammatories
• Surgery when needed, such as arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction, and mini rotator cuff repairs

Stem cell therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that uses stem cells. The stem cells are usually derived from certain sources, such as your own fat tissue or bone marrow, or umbilical cord blood. Stem cell therapy may stimulate all-natural healing and help you avoid surgery.

A combination of innovative treatments like stem cell therapy and healthy lifestyle changes can go a long way in relieving your pain.

Don’t wait any longer and relieve your shoulder pain with attentive care. Call Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C. or book online today.