Shoulder Pain
Many people who have persistent shoulder pain never seek medical attention. Seldom does this approach lead to a satisfactory outcome. Don’t ignore shoulder pain! The longer a painful condition is left untreated, the harder it is to heal. Our physicians at Houston Sports Medicine employ advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for shoulder pain.
They include the following:
- Complete biomechanical physical exam of the musculoskeletal system
- Possible further diagnostic testing (MRI/X-ray/ultrasound) may be necessary depending on the exam
- An individualized functional restorative treatment plan is developed taking into account multiple complex factors
- Regenerative Injection Therapies (prolotherapy and platelet rich plasma)
Types of Treatment:
The shoulder joint is very muscle dependent and treatments of shoulder problems must take this into account. Treatments may include:
- Activity modification
- Neuro-Reeducation Techniques (Physical Therapy , Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Mesotherapy)
- Medications
- Custom rehabilitation program
- Regenerative Injection Therapies (Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma)
This approach helps address the particular mechanical problems associated with a person’s shoulder dysfunction and results in a better treatment outcome.
If shoulder pain becomes a fairly constant companion, don’t ignore your pain and hope it will disappear. Early treatment of this problem, like many musculoskeletal maladies, will give you the distinct advantage of a quick recovery.