TL;DR
Rotator cuff and shoulder pain make reaching, lifting, and sleeping hard. Most shoulder pain is treated without surgery once the cause is identified.
- Common causes include rotator cuff strain or tears, tendon irritation, and impingement.
- Non-surgical options include physical therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted injections.
- See a doctor if the shoulder is weak, painful at night, or not improving.
- We treat shoulder pain across Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey, and accept many plans including Medicaid managed care.
Shoulder pain has a way of touching everything, reaching for a shelf, getting dressed, sleeping on your side. The rotator cuff is often involved, and most shoulder pain improves without surgery.
What causes rotator cuff and shoulder pain?
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. Pain often comes from a strain or partial tear, an irritated tendon, or impingement, where tissue is pinched during movement. You can read more on our rotator cuff page.
When should you see a doctor for shoulder pain?
Get evaluated if your shoulder is weak, if the pain wakes you at night, if you cannot raise your arm normally, or if the pain has not improved in a few weeks. Pain after a fall or injury also deserves a look.
How is shoulder pain treated without surgery?
Most patients improve with a non-surgical, drug-free plan: physical therapy to restore strength and motion, shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon problems, and precise ultrasound-guided injections when a specific area needs to be calmed.
What to expect at our practice
We are physician-led, so a doctor assesses your shoulder first, identifies the likely source, and starts with the least invasive approach that fits.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with many plans, including Medicaid managed care, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, MetroPlus, and Medicare. If you are not sure whether your plan is covered, contact us and we will check before your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do rotator cuff injuries need surgery?
Most do not. Many rotator cuff problems improve with non-surgical care, and surgery is reserved for specific cases.
Why does my shoulder hurt more at night?
Lying on or resting the shoulder can increase pressure on an irritated cuff. Treating the cause usually eases the night pain.
Is there a location near me?
We see patients across Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey. Reach the location nearest you and we will get you scheduled.
Take the next step on your shoulder pain
If shoulder pain is limiting your reach and your rest, a non-surgical assessment is the place to start.
Ready to get real relief?
Our physician-led team assesses your shoulder and builds a non-surgical, drug-free plan that fits you.
Serving Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey.
