Shoulder Pain Therapy
in Englewood, NJ
At Comprehensive Wellness in Englewood, NJ, we take a holistic approach to shoulder pain. History. Movement. Daily demands. Then we build a personal treatment plan to relieve shoulder pain, restore range of motion, and keep you in your routine. From desk strain to sports overload, we match care to your goals without jumping straight to surgery.
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint—the upper arm bone (humerus) meets the shoulder blade (scapula) and collarbone. Three bones, two joints (the glenohumeral joint plus the AC joint), and a sleeve of rotator cuff tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue.
A lot can go sideways with so much happening in one place: rotator cuff irritation or tears, bursitis, impingement, labral frays, arthritis, stiffness after an injury, or posture issues that keep the spine straight in theory but not in practice. You might feel pain at the front of the shoulder, along the upper arm, near the shoulder blade, or up into the neck and head. Sometimes shoulder problems even show up during daily activities like reaching for a shelf, fastening a seat belt, or sleeping on your side. Our first job: find what’s causing pain so treatment is targeted.
We begin with a focused conversation, movement screen, and hands-on exam. Then we choose the pieces that fit so you safely stay active while symptoms settle.
Options we may use:
Platelet-rich plasma can help stubborn tendon complaints—think rotator cuff tendinopathy, partial-thickness tears, or biceps groove irritation. We draw a small amount of blood, concentrate the growth factors, and place them exactly where they’re needed around the glenohumeral joint or subacromial space. In-office. Minimal downtime. PRP often pairs with physical therapy to improve tissue tolerance, blood flow, and control through the shoulder area.
When pain is spiking, a targeted corticosteroid can relieve pain in the bursa or joint capsule and make room for motion. Relief may last weeks to a few months—time you can use to groove better mechanics and progress training without guarding.
Good candidates include patients with overuse pain, shoulder injuries, rotator cuff irritation, bursitis, impingement, mild arthritis, or stiffness after a minor injury. Red flags to seek medical care fast: severe pain, obvious deformity, complete dislocation, numbness, or a traumatic event. We’ll order imaging tests when needed and discuss surgical treatment options only if conservative care can’t meet your goals.
Expect a targeted history, posture, and motion check, and strength testing. Simple movement screens—lean forward, raise the arm to shoulder height, rotate with palm facing up or down—help us pinpoint limits. Wear clothing you can move in. If injections are on deck, we may ask you to pause certain meds ahead of time.
Most care starts with therapy. Mobility for the capsule and pecs, scapular control, and strengthening exercises for the cuff and surrounding muscles. Your physical therapist will teach drills you can repeat at home and gradually increase. If you’re receiving PRP or steroids, we’ll cleanse the skin, use a topical or local anesthetic, and place the medication precisely into the target tissue. Typical visit: 30 to 45 minutes.
In. Treated. Back to your day.
General tips: start light, progress steadily, mind posture (ribcage stacked, spine straight, hips facing forward, knees soft), and stretch the shoulder blade movers without cranking. We’ll show you how to treat shoulder pain today and prevent shoulder pain tomorrow.
Fees depend on your mix of physical therapy, PRP vs. steroid injection, visit count, and any bracing or guided exercise blocks. Your estimate includes evaluation, procedure time, supplies, and follow-ups. Coverage and pricing vary by region and plan; we’ll walk through options so you can choose what fits.
Physician-led care in Englewood with rehab and injections under one roof. We're a team that watches the details like scapular rhythm, cuff load, and posture cues so you can move with confidence. We focus on outcomes you can feel: relieve shoulder pain, restore motion, and get back to the things that matter.
Address shoulder pain Englewood style with a plan that fits real life. Book your appointment today so we can treat shoulder pain, protect the joint, and keep you moving strong.
Very common. Most people will experience pain in the shoulder area at some point, during work, sports, or just life.
Therapy results often show within weeks. Steroid relief can start in days, and PRP builds gradually.
It depends on the shoulder conditions, activity level, and consistency. Strength and control help results stick.
Some structural issues need surgery. Many common shoulder problems respond well to therapy and targeted injections.
Yes. Gentle stretches, posture cues, short bouts of rest, and load tweaks can help reduce inflammation. If pain is severe or lingers, see a doctor for proper medical care.
