At Macomb Pain Management, shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from our patients. Just like other types of chronic pain, shoulder pain can have a variety of different causes, each needing its own ideal treatment pathway. While there are many causes of shoulder pain, two of the most common are rotator cuff tears and shoulder bursitis. We’ll take a closer look at both of these common causes of shoulder pain and some of the treatment options available to you at Macomb Pain Management!
Rotator Cuff Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and allow it to move. When one of these tendons in the rotator cuff is torn, it can cause intense pain and other symptoms, including:
- Pain that worsens with reaching overhead
- Weakness in the shoulder
- Decreased range of motion
- Grinding or clicking sensations in the shoulder
Rotator cuff tears can have several causes, ranging from a traumatic injury that causes a sudden tear to overuse and age-related wear and tear. Treatment will depend on the severity of your rotator cuff tear, with many minor cases managed with minimally invasive options.
Patients who are left dealing with persistent pain often benefit from corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation in the shoulder joint. Larger or more severe tears may require surgery to reattach tendons and fully restore shoulder mobility. Macomb Pain Management’s shoulder pain experts can help you explore all your rotator cuff treatment options, including minimally invasive, medication-free options.
Shoulder Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Throughout the body’s joints, there are small fluid-filled sacs called bursae that work to protect joints from friction and shock. When these bursae become inflamed, it causes a condition called bursitis, which causes pain and other symptoms, including:
- Stiffness
- Decreased range of motion
- Warmth around the shoulder joint
- Mild swelling
- Pain that worsens with movement
Just as rotator cuff tears can be caused by a variety of factors, bursitis can result from trauma to the shoulder or bursa infections. The right treatment option for you will depend on the specific cause and severity of your bursitis, but some of the more common treatment options include:
- Activity modification
- Physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Antibiotics if the infection is responsible
- Image-guided corticosteroid injection
As with all of our pain management cases, Macomb Pain Management takes an individualized approach to ensure that all our patients receive treatments tailored to their goals and needs. To learn more about your treatment options for bursitis, contact our team today to set up your first appointment.
Affordable Shoulder Pain Management Plans
For many shoulder pain patients, the fear of the cost of treatment keeps them from getting the care they need. At Macomb Pain Management, our team strives to serve all of our patients by regularly working with your insurance company and offering affordable cash prices for patients without insurance. See for yourself how affordable shoulder pain treatments can be when you come under our care!
Recover From Shoulder Pain With Help From Macomb Pain Management
If you’re dealing with a tough case of bursitis or have suffered a rotator cuff injury, Macomb Pain Management is here to help! Our team of shoulder pain specialists has decades of combined experience helping patients recover from and manage the pain caused by bursitis and rotator cuff injuries. To set up your first appointment, give us a call today at (248) 844-8281.
