Shoulder Pain Treatment Chicago
Shoulder pain treatment in Chicago for aching, stiff or catching shoulders that make reaching, lifting and sleeping hard. At True Precision Rehab in River North, Dr. Parth Sharma, DC looks at the shoulder together with the neck, upper back and ribs, because they all move as a team.
When shoulder pain treatment can help
Shoulder pain is often a movement problem, not just a sore joint. People most often come to us with:
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Pain when reaching overhead or behind your back
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A night ache that wakes you when you roll onto that side
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Tightness between the neck and shoulder from desk work
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Pinching when pressing, swimming or throwing
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Tendon pain at the front or top of the shoulder
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Stiffness after an injury or a long break from training
Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain spreading to the jaw or arm. Get urgent care first for a shoulder that looks out of place after a fall, sudden loss of arm strength, or a hot, swollen joint with fever.
How shoulder pain treatment works
The shoulder moves more freely than any other joint, so it relies on muscles and tendons for support. The shoulder blade, upper back and ribs have to move well for the arm to lift without pinching. When they are stiff, the small tendons at the top of the shoulder get squeezed and irritated. We test how the shoulder blade glides, how your upper back and ribs move, and how you breathe, then treat the stiff link. Sore tendons may also be treated with shockwave.
Our shoulder pain treatment process
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Assessment first. We test the shoulder, neck, upper back and ribs, and watch how you reach and lift.
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Free up what is stuck. Adjustments for the upper back and ribs, with soft tissue work or dry needling for tight muscles.
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Calm the tendon. Shockwave when a tendon stays sore after the stiffness around it eases.
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Rebuild control. Shoulder blade and rotator cuff exercises so you can lift without pinching.
Most people leave the first visit with a few simple moves to do at home.
Cost of shoulder pain treatment in Chicago
We don't post one flat price, because the cost depends on a few things:
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How many areas need care, such as the shoulder, neck or upper back
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Which tools we use, such as hands-on care, dry needling or shockwave
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Whether you book single visits or one of our 8- or 12-week programs
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What your insurance plan covers for the visit
Call (773) 906-4280 and we will give you a clear number before you book.
Shoulder pain questions
Should I rest my shoulder?
Rest it from the moves that sharply hurt, but keep it moving within comfort. Total rest can leave it stiffer. We will show you what to avoid and what to keep doing.
Can a neck problem cause shoulder pain?
Yes. Nerves from the neck run into the shoulder and arm, and tight neck muscles can send pain there. We check your neck as part of every shoulder exam.
Do you treat rotator cuff pain?
We treat shoulder tendon pain, including pain around the rotator cuff. If your exam points to a major tear, such as sudden weakness after an injury, we will tell you and explain the next steps.
Why choose True Precision Rehab for shoulder pain
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Every visit is one-on-one with Dr. Parth Sharma, DC, from start to finish.
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We check the neck, upper back and ribs, not just the shoulder.
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Adjustments, dry needling, shockwave and exercise under one roof.
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Open until 8 PM Monday to Friday and until 3 PM on Saturday, at 371 W Ontario St in River North, with same-day visits when availability allows.
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Ready to reach, lift and sleep without that pinch? Call (773) 906-4280 or book online. Shoulder care is part of our sports medicine clinic in Chicago, and it often goes hand in hand with neck and shoulder pain relief.
