Shoulder Pain Treatment
Personalized orthopedic care to identify the cause of your shoulder pain, restore function, and
help you return to the activities you enjoy.
Understanding Your Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, allowing you to reach, lift, throw, and perform a wide range of everyday movements. That mobility can also make the shoulder vulnerable to injuries and conditions that cause pain, weakness, stiffness, or limited motion.
Dr. Daniel Haber provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for shoulder pain, with care tailored to the underlying condition, activity level, and individual goals of each patient.
What Causes Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain may develop suddenly after an injury or gradually from repetitive movement, overuse, or changes within the joint. Common causes include rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, shoulder instability, impingement, bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, and sports-related injuries.
Pain may be especially noticeable when lifting the arm, reaching overhead, exercising, or sleeping on the affected shoulder. Some conditions can also cause weakness, clicking, catching, or reduced range of motion.
Diagnosing & Treating Shoulder Pain
A thorough evaluation helps determine which structures within the shoulder are contributing to your symptoms. Dr. Haber will review how your pain began and perform an examination to evaluate shoulder strength, stability, range of motion, and areas of tenderness. X-rays, MRI, or other imaging may be recommended when appropriate.
Many shoulder conditions can be treated without surgery through options such as activity modification, physical therapy, medications, and targeted exercises. When a significant structural injury is present or symptoms persist despite conservative treatment, surgical treatment may be considered.
Getting Back to the Activities You Enjoy
Whether shoulder pain is interfering with sports, exercise, work, sleep, or everyday activities, treatment should focus on restoring comfortable movement and function.
Dr. Haber develops an individualized treatment plan based on your diagnosis and goals, helping you work toward improved strength, mobility, and a confident return to activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common causes include rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, impingement, labral tears, instability, arthritis, and sports or overuse injuries.
Pain with overhead movement can occur with several shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff problems and impingement. An examination can help determine the specific cause.
Certain shoulder conditions can become more noticeable when lying down or sleeping on the affected side. Persistent nighttime pain should be evaluated.
Not necessarily. Imaging recommendations depend on your symptoms, examination, injury history, and suspected condition.
No. Many shoulder conditions respond well to nonsurgical treatment. Surgery may be considered for certain injuries or when conservative treatment does not provide sufficient improvement.
Find Relief From Shoulder Pain
Take the next step toward restoring comfortable movement, strength, and function.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Daniel Haber for a comprehensive shoulder evaluation and personalized treatment recommendations.
