Shoulder: a very common site of injury for "weekend warriors." In addition to the superficial deltoid muscles which do the bulk of the movement of this joint, the smaller, internal rotator cuff group is highly susceptible to injury. In fact, it is estimated that by the time we reach the age of 60, 60% of people will have some degree of measurable damage to one of the four rotator cuff muscles.—Dr. Kessler

The potential causes of shoulder pain are multiple and include swelling, inflammation, changes in the bone, and tearing of the tendons. Arthritis and degenerative conditions, as well as the natural aging process, also cause shoulder pain. Normal wear and tear may result in tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendons. This occurs due to the shoulder's wide range of motion and can be worsened by sports like baseball and tennis, in which the shoulder is extensively used. Other shoulder conditions include bursitis - an inflammatory disorder, shoulder dislocation, shoulder separation, fracture, inflamed tendons near the shoulder, and "frozen shoulder syndrome," which occurs when the shoulder is not moved due to a prior injury.

At Spine and Sports Medicine in midtown Manhattan, we know how to treat shoulder pain and injury. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates state-of-the-art medical technology, the finest healthcare expertise and comprehensive physical therapy to return you to a pain-free and active lifestyle.

Our physicians, chiropractors, physiatrist and neurologist specialize in treating pain and the disorders that cause pain. Our physical therapists are experts in rehabilitation and will help you learn how you can help yourself recover from shoulder injury. When necessary, we will prescribe medication or provide corticosteroid injections to lessen pain and quicken recovery. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, please call or email us today to make an appointment. Whatever the cause of your shoulder pain, the professionals at Spine and Sports medicine will diagnose and treat it using cutting-edge technology and the finest medical attention.