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Rotator cuff pain, a frozen shoulder or pain reaching overhead — we find the source and treat it in our office, so you can lift, reach and sleep on that side again.
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Does this sound familiar?
If two or more of these apply to you, a pain physician can help find the cause — and treat it without surgery.
Common causes
Irritated or worn shoulder tendons that hurt with reaching and lifting.
The joint capsule tightens, causing pain and a steady loss of movement.
Wear in the shoulder joint that causes a deep ache and stiffness.
Inflamed tissue gets pinched when you raise your arm.
Pain at the top of the shoulder from wear or an old injury.
Shoulder and arm pain that actually starts in the neck.
Tight muscles around the shoulder blade and upper back.
Your physician will pinpoint the cause at your first visit.
Treatment options
Your physician recommends the right option after an exam. Many patients pair a procedure with physical therapy for longer-lasting results.
A guided anti-inflammatory injection into the shoulder joint or the bursa above the rotator cuff to calm pain so you can move and do therapy comfortably.
Takes
10–20 minutes
Downtime
Usually back to normal activity the same or next day
Numbing and anti-inflammatory medicine around the nerve that carries pain from the shoulder — helpful for arthritis and frozen shoulder pain.
Takes
15–30 minutes
Downtime
Usually back to normal activity the next day
Relaxes tight, painful knots in the muscles around the shoulder blade and upper back.
Takes
A few minutes
Downtime
Same-day return to normal activity
When shoulder and arm pain comes from a pinched nerve in the neck, treating the nerve at its source can relieve the pain down the arm.
Takes
15–30 minutes
Downtime
Most people resume normal activity the next day
We find the source first
Guessing leads to treatment that doesn’t work. We use in-office diagnostics so your plan is aimed at the real cause from day one.
Shows joint space, arthritis and bone changes — done on site.
Real-time imaging of tendons, fluid and soft tissue, and to guide injections precisely.
Strength, range-of-motion and stability tests that pinpoint the painful structure.
Checks whether a nerve problem is adding to your joint pain.
Non-surgical first
The usual path
With us
When to get help
These can be signs of a serious problem that needs emergency care.
Your physician
Interventional Pain Physician · [Board certification — confirm with client]
Most major plans accepted, with a free benefits check before your visit. Hurt in a car accident? We treat auto injuries and can help with Florida PIP paperwork. [Confirm with client]
* We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Patient reviews
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FAQ
Our team is happy to walk you through your options.
Related: Neck pain · Knee pain · All treatments
Many rotator cuff problems improve with non-surgical care such as a guided injection followed by physical therapy. Your physician will recommend the right option after your exam.
A frozen shoulder usually improves with a combination of guided injections to calm pain and physical therapy to restore movement. Starting early helps.
It varies by treatment and cause. Many patients get relief for weeks to months, which makes it easier to do the therapy that keeps the shoulder moving.
Yes. A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain in the shoulder and down the arm. Your physician will check both and treat the true source.
No. Your physician will examine you first and use in-office X-ray or ultrasound if needed. If you already have an MRI report, please bring it.
Many treatments are covered by most major plans, and we check your benefits for free before your visit. Car accident injuries may be covered under Florida PIP. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Same-week appointments, evening hours and non-surgical care, minutes from Wesley Chapel and New Tampa.
