Overview

Shoulder pain can result from injury, disease, or degeneration and may affect the shoulder joint or its surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body, but this high mobility level may come at a cost. The rotator cuff, which controls your ROM in the shoulder, can easily be injured, thus hampering your ability to lift your arm and carry things. Activities associated with overuse such as sports, work, or repetitive movements can trigger shoulder pain, becoming severe enough to see a shoulder pain specialist. If you are living with shoulder pain, contact our team to make an appointment today.

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Shoulder Pain Treatment Options

Rest

Rest can prevent further injury in your shoulder and allow your body to heal on its own.

Hot or cold therapy

Heat relaxes your muscles while ice reduces inflammation.

Physical or occupational therapy and exercise

Physical or occupational therapy helps improve your shoulder strength and flexibility.

Sling or shoulder immobilizer
Medication

Over-the-counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can help reduce pain and inflammation. Injections can help relieve severe pain that hasn’t improved using other medication.

Surgery

In some severe circumstances, such as labrum or rotator cuff tears, you may need surgery to resolve your shoulder pain. The majority of shoulder pain can be resolved without surgery.

Shoulder Pain Symptoms

Pain in the shoulder
Limited or complete loss of mobility in shoulder joint
Inability to raise your arm past shoulder level or discomfort when doing so
Tightness in the muscles surrounding your shoulder
Bruising or swelling around the shoulder joint

Shoulder Pain Diagnostic Tests

Your doctor will inquire about your medical history and your history of symptoms. They’ll conduct a physical examination to look for abnormalities such as deformities, swelling, or weakness and examine your range of motion. Your doctor may order some imaging tests to determine the source of your pain:

Arthroscopy
Arthrogram
CT Scan or MRI
X-Ray

Shoulder Pain Causes

Bursitis
Fracture
Frozen Shoulder
Heart attack
Rheumatoid or osteoarthritis

Shoulder dislocation
Labral tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Impingement Syndrome
Torn cartilage or rotator cuff

More Shoulder Pain Facts

Shoulder injuries are the third most common musculoskeletal complaint physiotherapists hear, and it is more common in women than men.

About half of all new shoulder pain episodes resolve themselves in about twelve weeks with adequate rest. Torn rotator cuffs are the most common reasons people visit a shoulder pain specialist.

Schedule your Shoulder Pain consultation at The Pain Experts of Arizona today

Don’t let shoulder pain slow you down! The Pain Experts of Arizona can help you diagnose and treat the root causes of your shoulder pain. We treat patients with shoulder pain in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and the entire Phoenix area. Schedule your consultation today.

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The Pain Experts of Arizona was founded to bring the highest level of care in a state-of-the-art setting that emphasizes the belief of treating our patients with the same respect, compassion, and dedication we would treat our own friends and family.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment and let us help you get back on your way to an active life without the limitations of chronic pain. From our Phoenix office, The Pain Experts of Arizona, serves pain management patients in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and the entire Phoenix area.

Shoulder Pain Treatment in Gilbert, AZ