Overcome Shoulder Pain & Regain Your Range of Motion
Advanced, Non-Surgical Shoulder Treatments in Millburn, NJ
Don't let shoulder pain and limited mobility affect your daily activities. Dr. Menon's specialized approach targets rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, arthritis, and other complex shoulder conditions. Our personalized treatments have helped hundreds of patients restore function without relying on surgery or long-term pain medications.
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Board-Certified Pain Management Specialist
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Advanced Medical Procedures
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Specialized Rotator Cuff & Joint Treatments
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Understanding Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a frequent complaint, affecting individuals of all ages and activity levels. The shoulder is a complex and highly mobile joint, allowing for a wide range of motion. This mobility, however, also makes the shoulder vulnerable to various injuries and conditions that can cause pain and limit function.
Common causes of shoulder pain range from acute injuries to chronic conditions and may include:
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Rotator cuff tears: The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Tears can occur due to sudden injuries, overuse, or gradual degeneration, causing pain, weakness, and limited range of motion.
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Labral tears: The labrum is a ring of cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket and enhances stability. Tears can result from trauma, repetitive overhead motions, or dislocation, leading to pain, clicking, or a feeling of instability.
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Shoulder impingement syndrome: This occurs when the space between the top of the shoulder blade (acromion) and the rotator cuff tendons narrows, causing the tendons to rub or become pinched. It often results in pain, particularly with overhead activities.
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): This condition involves stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, significantly limiting the range of motion. It often develops gradually and can take months to resolve.
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Biceps tendonitis: Inflammation of the biceps tendon, which runs along the front of the shoulder, can cause pain and tenderness, often related to overuse or repetitive activities.
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Shoulder arthritis: Similar to other joints, the shoulder can develop osteoarthritis, where the cartilage breaks down over time, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.
While some cases of acute shoulder pain may improve with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers, persistent or severe pain should be evaluated by a medical professional. If you experience chronic shoulder pain lasting for several weeks, or if your pain is accompanied by significant weakness, instability, or difficulty performing daily activities, it's crucial to consult a shoulder pain specialist. A specialist can accurately diagnose the cause of your pain, rule out more serious underlying issues, and develop a personalized treatment plan to restore your shoulder function and improve your quality of life.
Symptoms & Causes
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Stiff shoulder.
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Inability to rotate arm in all normal positions.
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Numbness or weakness when carrying out daily tasks.
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Pain with reaching overhead.
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Pain when reaching behind you.
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Pain radiating to the elbow.
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Pain radiating to the outside of the shoulder.
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Pain when lifting heavy items
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arthritis
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torn cartilage / torn rotator cuff
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swollen bursa sacs or tendons
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bone spurs (bony projections that develop along the edges of bones)
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pinched nerve in the neck or shoulder
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broken shoulder or arm bone
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frozen or dislocated shoulder
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injury due to overuse or repetitive use
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Meet the Team
Dr. Aditi Menon, MD
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and specializes in musculoskeletal, pain and sports medicine, and in regenerative medicine.
Dr. Sujoy Menon, MD
Our board-certified in Interventional Radiology, specializes in arthroscopic guided joint treatments and complex pain management interventions for spinal issues.