Effective Relief from Debilitating
Shoulder Pain
Pain Management Specialists of New York
Are you in pain?
Is shoulder pain making you miserable? Is it virtually impossible to find a position where the muscles, nerves or joints in your shoulder don’t burn, sting or ache? Is it difficult to sleep through the night because of shoulder pain? Is it radiating down into your arms?
You don’t have to live with persistent shoulder pain
We can help
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we focus our entire practice on helping patients minimize and manage all types of pain, including any type of discomfort in your shoulders or upper arms. Our lead pain management specialist, Dr. Ari Lerner, has decades of experience effectively treating all types of pain. He carries board-certification in both pain management and anesthesiology from the American Board of Anesthesiology.
To set up an appointment, call us at (718) 932-1740 or contact us online.
What Are the Common Causes of Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain may stem from a number of factors, including:
Traumatic Injury
Bursitis, tendon and ligament sprains, strains and tears due to car, sports, slip and fall and work related accidents
Degenerative Conditions
Arthritis, osteoarthritis, and wear and tear as you age
Repetitive Stress or Motion
Examples include typing on a computer, playing tennis or golf.
Poor Posture
Can result from slouching, inactivity, and sleeping awkwardly.
Bone spurs
Often occur on the edges of bones, causing pain and limiting movement.
Nerve Injuries
Nerve damage can lead to pain, tingling and weakness in the shoulder.
What Types of Shoulder Pain and Shoulder Conditions Do We Treat?
Your shoulder is one of the most complex, most powerful and most widely used joints in your body, making it susceptible to a wide range of injuries:
Rotator cuff inflammation, irritation, strains or tears
A form of tendonitis involving the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint
Pinched nerves in or around the shoulder
Typically the result of overuse or repetitive stress. Click here for more information.
Frozen shoulder
Your connective tissue constricts, causing pain when you lift, rotate or move your shoulder
Collarbone injury
Arthritis
Either from acute injury, wear and tear or degenerative conditions
Bursitis, or inflammation
Of the bursa sacs that provide cushioning for the shoulder bones
How Will Pain Management Specialists of New York Treat Your Shoulder Pain?
When you come to us with shoulder pain, we’ll review your medical history and conduct a full physical examination to help us determine the source or cause of your discomfort. In the short term, we can prescribe medications to minimize inflammation or pain while your body heals. We may also recommend physical therapy.
If your pain still persists, we have a number of interventional procedures we can use to reduce or manage your pain, including:
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Steroid Injection for shoulder pain
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Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
We use platelets from your own blood to promote tissue regeneration and healing.
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Trigger Point injections
Target pain medication to the areas in your muscles that typically cause referred pain
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Steroid Injections
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If these procedures don’t help you effectively manage your pain, we can refer you to an orthopedic surgeon.
Why Choose Us?
Convenient Locations
in the New York metropolitan area
Board Certification
in pain management and anesthesiology
State-of-the-art Facilities
offering advanced diagnostics,
onsite procedures, and comprehensive physical therapy
Timely Appointments
often the same day
Minimally Invasive
wide range of innovative,
treatment options
Knowledgeable
friendly and helpful staff
Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an appointment with a skilled, knowledgable medical professional at Pain Management Specialists of New York.
- Call (718) 932-1740
- Text (866) 931-4286
- Send us a message
- Or use our convenient online booking form
We offer same-day appointments with morning, afternoon and evening hours available, ensuring flexibility with your schedule. Se habla español.