Shoulder Pain
Have you…
Been struggling to lift your arms over your head?
Been diagnosed with bursitis, rotator cuff tear, tendonitis, or impingement?
Shoulder Pain Overview
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that has a wide and versatile range of motion that it gets from the rotator cuff. When something is wrong with your shoulder, it hinders your ability to move freely and can cause pain and discomfort. If you have damaged or swollen tendons or bones around the rotator cuff, it may be painful or difficult to lift your arm over tyour head.
Shoulder Pain Treatment*
The muscles surrounding the shoulder joint play a large role is supporting and stabilizing it. Therefore, it is vital that these muscles are properly examined and treated first. Dr. Phipps is a soft tissue specialist and has specialized training in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder pain.
When you have pain, it can be difficult to determine which specialist to see first. We eliminate your uncertainty by requiring all potential patients to start with a consultation. This consultation is a brief visit with the doctor to determine if you are in the right place and would benefit from his care. Dr. Phipps always keeps consultation times available for new patients, so you won’t have to delay the proper treatment any further.
Conditions we treat (not limited to):
- Adhesion
- Tendon degeneration
- Rotator cuff injury/tear
- Bursitis
- Impingement
- Sprain/Strain
- Bicep tendonitis
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- If you have been told that trigger points or “knots” are contributing to your problem, you will want to schedule a consultation.
- If you don’t see your condition listed, use our online contact form to see if you should schedule a consultation.
Common causes:
- Overuse (exercise, work, sports, hobbies)
- Trauma (sports or a fall)
- Using pain medication to cover up pain. (Making your condition worse and more chronic)
- Using stretching and exercise as a form of treatment without a proper diagnosis
Tim’s Shoulder Pain Relief Journey
Tim came to Phipps Soft Tissue & Spine with pain in his right shoulder, it was sore all the time and he experienced sharp pain with certain movements, such as lifting his arm and any overhead work.
Primary diagnosis: Muscle adhesion in rotator cuff muscles
Treatment: Manual Adhesion Release™ to rotator cuff muscles
Outcome: As a result, after 4 treatments, Tim’s range of motion in his shoulder was fully restored and he had 90% less ache and no sharp pain in his shoulder. His shoulder range stayed full even after a month with no treatment.
- Dr. Phipps graduated 1st in his class and is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pain.
- With over 10+ years of experience, Dr. Phipps has witnessed many labels given to shoulder pain. Self-diagnosing your condition or relying on ineffective treatments such as stretching, exercises and massage will only delay the appropriate treatment you need and make your condition worse.
At-Home Mobility Screen
If you have shoulder pain when lifting your arms or have failed this mobility assessment, click below to sign up for a consultation to relieve your shoulder pain for good.
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*Please note that every patient is different. These tips are for educational purposes only, and do not substitute for medical advice. Please consult with a medical or healthcare provider, such as Dr. Phipps, for specific diagnosis and treatment advice.