Effective Relief from Debilitating

Shoulder Pain

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 more than 15 years 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.

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What Are the Common Causes of Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain may stem from a number of factors, including:

Traumatic Injury

Car accidents, slips and falls, and sports-related impact, dislocated shoulder, bursitis, sprains and strains

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.

Click on the video below to find out more about shoulder pain.

Pinched Nerve in the neck

What is cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve) ?

This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the cervical spinal column.

Pinched Nerve in the back

What is lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve) ?

This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Sciatica may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the lumbar spinal column.

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:

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Rotator cuff inflammation, irritation, strains or tears

A form of tendonitis involving the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint

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Pinched nerves in or around the shoulder

Typically the result of overuse or repetitive stress

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Frozen shoulder

Your connective tissue constricts, causing pain when you lift, rotate or move your shoulder

Dislocation of the shoulder

The bone in the upper arm is forced out of the socket.

Collarbone injury

A fracture or break occurs in the bone that connects the shoulder to the breastbone.

Arthritis

Either from acute injury, wear and tear or degenerative conditions

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Bursitis, or inflammation

Of the bursa sacs that provide cushioning for the shoulder bones

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Call: (718) 932-1740

Text: (866) 931-4286

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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 or chiropractic care.

If your pain still persists, we have a number of interventional procedures we can use to reduce or manage your pain, including:

(View the following short videos and descriptions.)

Facet Joint injections

Use a steroid to reduce inflammation

What are facet joints and facet joint injections?

This outpatient procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender knots can form in muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs). The trigger point injection procedure takes only a few minutes to complete.

If these procedures don’t help you effectively manage your pain, we can refer you to an orthopedic surgeon.

Why Choose Us?

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Convenient Locations

in the New York metropolitan area

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Board Certification

in pain management and anesthesiology

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State-of-the-art Facilities

offering advanced diagnostics,
onsite procedures, and comprehensive physical therapy

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Timely Appointments

often the same day

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Minimally Invasive

wide range of innovative,
treatment options

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Knowledgeable

friendly and helpful staff

Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an appointment with an expert practitioner at Pain Management Specialists of New York:

Call (718) 932-1740
Text (866) 931-4286
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We offer same-day appointments with morning, afternoon and evening hours available, ensuring flexibility with your schedule. Se habla español.