Don’t ignore any pain that’s connected to your spine. Your shoulders are connected through soft tissues and nerves to your spinal column, so you need the experience and expertise of a shoulder specialist when you’re hit with shoulder pain. Dr. Amr Hosny and his team at the Spine & Rehab Group understand the sometimes intricate problems associated with shoulder pain, and they provide targeted diagnosis and treatment. With convenient locations in New York City’s Financial District, Greenwich Village, and Midtown Manhattan, as well as offices in Bergen County, Morris County, and Union County, New Jersey, you’ll find the care you need near you. Call the experts for the best shoulder pain treatment.
What Causes Shoulder Pain?
A variety of injuries, illnesses, and referred pain conditions can lead to right shoulder pain or left shoulder pain. That’s why you require an accurate diagnosis from a pain specialist. Dr. Amr Hosny and the team at the Spine & Rehab Group in New York City and northern New Jersey diagnose and treat all medical issues connected with your spine, including your neck and shoulders.The shoulder joint is the most flexible in your body, but that also makes it the most fragile joint as well. Because you use your shoulders for so many tasks every day, they’re prone to a variety of injuries.Conditions that lead to pain in your shoulders include:
Even though shoulder injuries are common, the cause can be difficult to diagnose because many shoulder injuries share the same symptoms. Experienced doctors rely on a variety of imaging tests to find the cause of your shoulder blade pain, so they can begin the right shoulder pain treatment. Your best pain management doctor at the Spine & Rehab Group begins with a thorough examination and medical history before reaching any conclusions.While there are many ways that you can injure your shoulder and there are many different components of the shoulder that you can hurt, the most common injuries include:
Instability from a sports injury is common among athletes who stretch the shoulder ligaments or tendons beyond their limits.
Tightening and stiffening of those same soft tissues are more common as you age.
When you reach your hand out to break a fall, the force on contact with the ground pushes on the clavicle, which can tear nearby ligaments.
Torn ligaments from an accident often lead to shoulder dislocation and associated pain.
Stress and repetitive motion can cause impingement on the tendons in your rotator cuff, which lead to excruciating pain, as the nerves tend to become squeezed.
Lifting heavy objects, including weights at the gym, can injure or tear rotator cuff soft tissue.
Osteoarthritis causes the lubricating gel in the joint to dissipate, creating pain when your arm bone moves across your shoulder bone.
Diseases that can lead you to seek treatment for shoulder pain include heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes.
When Should I See a Doctor about Shoulder Pain Treatment?
You can try a few techniques at home if you haven’t had a serious accident and aren’t in extreme pain.Try a few remedies for several days to see if they help, such as:
Placing ice wrapped in a towel on your shoulder three or four times a day
Taking over-the-counter pain relievers
Resting from the activity that caused your shoulder pain
Practicing proper posture when sitting, driving, and standing
Go to the emergency room if your shoulder pain is sudden and if the pain extends to your neck, arm, or jaw. Left shoulder pain can indicate signs of a heart attack.Don’t wait to call your doctor if you’ve had an accident and are experiencing:
Swelling or redness in or around your shoulder
Fever accompanying your shoulder pain
Difficulty with your range of motion
Blue or red coloring on your shoulder
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Treatment for shoulder pain can take many different forms. It all depends on the cause of your pain. Dr. Hosny and his team of best pain experts may refer you to physical therapy for shoulder muscle pain treatment. You may be given instructions on how to care for your discomfort effectively at home, with follow-up appointments to ensure your success.Your specialist, who understands the various issues associated with shoulder pain, may employ minimally invasive or even non-invasive shoulder pain treatments when necessary, such as:
When your quality of life is affected, and your shoulders keep you from doing normal activities, you don’t need to suffer when relief is so close. Find answers in a pain treatment center when your pain is associated with potential spinal injuries or disease. Don’t risk further complications. Contact your specialist as soon as possible at the nearest office location.Page Updated on Jun 5, 2025 by Dr. Hosny (Interventional Spine Specialist) of The Spine & Rehab Group
Dr. Hosny is a distinguished physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a commitment to advancing health equity and accessibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare. After completing his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, he pursued an Interventional Spine Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Hosny has held prominent roles in academic medicine, including serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York Medical College and as the Interventional Spine Fellowship Program Director. These positions reflect his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing the field of interventional spine care.
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A variety of injuries, illnesses, and referred pain conditions can lead to right shoulder pain or left shoulder pain. That’s why you require an accurate diagnosis from a pain specialist. Dr. Amr Hosny and the team at the Spine & Rehab Group in New York City and northern New Jersey diagnose and treat all medical issues connected with your spine, including your neck and shoulders.The shoulder joint is the most flexible in your body, but that also makes it the most fragile joint as well. Because you use your shoulders for so many tasks every day, they’re prone to a variety of injuries.Conditions that lead to pain in your shoulders include:
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