Our Shoulder Services
At OrthoCare360, our mission is to help you regain a healthy, active, and fulfilling lifestyle through personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique goals and needs. Whether you’re a professional baseball pitcher requiring specialized care or an older individual managing chronic rotator cuff issues, we design therapy programs to suit your situation. For many shoulder conditions and injuries, therapy can significantly improve outcomes, often eliminating the need for surgery. If surgery is a potential concern, we will work it up with the appropriate studies and refer you to a surgeon specializing in the care you need.
Acromioclavicular Joint (AC Joint) Issues
The AC joint, located at the top of the shoulder and often identifiable by a noticeable “bump,” is a frequent source of discomfort. Pain or tenderness in this area can result from trauma or arthritis. In severe cases or when pain persists for an extended period, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Frozen shoulder often develops without a clear cause and most commonly affects women between the ages of 40 and 60. It typically progresses through three phases: an initial worsening of pain and stiffness, a plateau phase, and a gradual recovery phase. This condition can take up to two years to fully resolve, making an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan essential.
Tendonitis (Tendon Inflammation)
With numerous tendons in the shoulder, any of them can become inflamed due to chronic repetitive movements, leading to pain and discomfort. Early intervention and proper management are crucial to alleviate symptoms and prevent further complications.
Unless the pain is associated with significant trauma, rehabilitation—focused on motion and strengthening exercises—is often the initial approach, supplemented with anti-inflammatory medications and possibly steroid injections. If surgery is a potential concern, we will work it up with the appropriate studies and refer you to a surgeon specializing in the care you need.
Shoulder Care for Athletes
For both professional and amateur athletes, as well as outdoor enthusiasts, we take pride in providing comprehensive care for the full spectrum of sports-related shoulder injuries. The shoulder operates with a delicate balance of strength and stability, relying on a complex network of nerves, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue, cartilage, blood vessels, and bone. These components work seamlessly to produce the shoulder’s smooth, flexible, precise, and powerful movements. However, even a minor sprain, slight inflammation, or small tear can significantly disrupt this intricate harmony, leading to shoulder dysfunction.
