{"id":1348,"date":"2026-10-10T22:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/?page_id=1348"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:52:30","slug":"shoulder-pain-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/conditions\/shoulder-pain-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Pain Treatment in CT and NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Your shoulder moves more freely than any other joint, which also makes it easy to irritate. At Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of NY & CT (PMR), shoulder pain treatment starts with a careful exam to find the source, then a plan to restore motion and strength. Here\u2019s a quick guide to common causes. We treat shoulder problems in Danbury, CT, and Brewster, NY.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Common causes of shoulder pain<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Rotator cuff tendinopathy and tears<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Four small muscles, the rotator cuff, keep the ball of your upper arm centered in its socket. Their tendons can become irritated with overuse or tear from a fall or gradual wear, causing an ache on the outer arm and weakness when you reach. Learn about rotator cuff tear treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Frozen shoulder<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

In frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), the joint capsule thickens and tightens, so the shoulder becomes painful and then stiff in every direction. It\u2019s most common between ages 40 and 60 and in people with diabetes. Read about the stages and frozen shoulder treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Shoulder impingement<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Pain as you lift your arm out to the side or overhead, often worse at night, is typical of subacromial pain, commonly called impingement. See how shoulder impingement treatment<\/a> builds strength and control.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Shoulder blade pain<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Aching around or between the shoulder blades usually comes from posture, strained muscles or the neck, though it can occasionally signal a heart or lung problem. Our page on shoulder blade pain<\/a> explains the warning signs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Arthritis<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Osteoarthritis of the ball-and-socket joint, or of the small joint where the collarbone meets the shoulder, causes deep aching and stiffness. Learn more about arthritis pain relief<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Pain that starts in the neck<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A neck problem can refer pain to the top of the shoulder or down the arm, often with neck stiffness or tingling in the hand. See our guide to neck pain treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Other causes include bursitis, labral tears and instability after a dislocation. You can also browse all the conditions we treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n

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When to get urgent care<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Shoulder pain is sometimes a heart problem rather than a joint problem. Get emergency help for:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t