Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain Treatment in Pearland, TX
Chronic shoulder pain can affect your ability to bathe, dress, eat, sleep, exercise, and work. It can also prevent you from enjoying leisure activities or hobbies. If you have tried home remedies and pain medication for shoulder pain and haven’t found relief, our team at Texas Institute of Pain and Spine can help.
Our pain management professional, Dr. J. Lance LaFleur, is board-certified in pain medicine and is a specialist in musculoskeletal conditions. Call us now to schedule a consultation and explore your options for shoulder pain treatment in Pearland, TX.
The Most Common Causes of Chronic Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be acute or chronic. Acute shoulder pain comes on suddenly and lasts less than six months. It can be caused by an injury, inflammation, or nerve or tissue damage. Chronic shoulder pain lasts more than six months. It can be constant or can occur only when you move or use your shoulder. Here is a look at the most common causes of chronic shoulder pain in adults:
- Arthritis – Arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis can all cause chronic shoulder pain.
- Bursitis – Bursitis is an inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that protect the shoulder joint. Repetitive stress or movement can cause these sacs to fill with extra fluid, which can cause inflammation and pain.
- Pinched Nerve or Nerve Injury – A pinched nerve or compressed nerve in the neck can cause neck and shoulder pain and tenderness, especially when you move your head. A nerve injury in the neck can cause cervical nerve pain, which is a sharp burning or itching pain that radiates along the length of the nerve, typically from the neck through the shoulder and down one arm. You might also experience tingling, numbness, or weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand.
- Rotator Cuff Disorders – Rotator cuff disorders include tendinitis and partial or complete rotator cuff tears.
- Shoulder Instability – Shoulder instability is typically caused by a dislocated or separated shoulder.
When Should You Seek Treatment for Shoulder Pain?
You should seek treatment for shoulder pain if it persists for longer than a few months or doesn’t go away with rest and pain medication. We recommend that you make an appointment to discuss shoulder pain treatment options if you have:
- Significant injury or trauma to the shoulder that has caused chronic or persistent pain
- Trouble moving your arm or shoulder
- Nerve pain or weakness, numbness, or tingling of the shoulder, arm, and hand
- Pain that worsens over time and prevents you from working, sleeping, eating, or participating in daily activities
- Increased shoulder pain when you try to move your arm or shoulder
- Shoulder pain accompanied by a popping, clicking, or grinding sensation
Chronic Shoulder Pain Treatment Options
Dr. LaFleur and our team offer a wide range of treatment options for chronic shoulder pain. We will perform a physical exam and diagnostic testing to determine the underlying cause of your shoulder pain. We will also discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, and how your symptoms have affected your life. We can then design a personalized treatment plan. We may combine multiple treatment options to offer long-term relief of shoulder pain and accelerate the healing process. Our chronic shoulder pain treatment options include:
- Conservative Treatment – Our conservative treatment options for shoulder pain include rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medications. If your pain persists or worsens or if you have already tried conservative treatment, we will move on to other treatment options.
- Direct Injections and Nerve Blocks– We can use direct injections to relieve shoulder pain. We will inject pain medication directly into the soft tissues or muscles of the shoulder to offer immediate and lasting pain relief. Nerve blocks can offer long-term relief of chronic shoulder pain. We can inject nerve blocks into the joint or muscle at the site of your pain.
- Radiofrequency Ablation – Radiofrequency ablation is another minimally invasive shoulder pain treatment option. We use radiofrequency current to target the affected nerve that is causing pain. The procedure damages the targeted section of the nerve, which prevents it from transmitting pain signals.
- Hyaluronic Acid Treatment – We can use hyaluronic acid injections to relieve chronic shoulder joint pain and inflammation caused by arthritis or other degenerative joint conditions.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation – Peripheral nerve stimulation is used to deliver electrical pulses to an affected nerve to stop the sensation of pain.

Are There Complications Associated With Shoulder Pain?
Until you know the underlying reason for your shoulder pain, you may be at risk of complications due to a lack of evaluation and treatment. Untreated shoulder pain, especially if it is severe or worsening, can lead to:
- Chronic pain
- Loss of range of motion of the shoulder
- Loss of movement in the arm and/or hand
- Aggravated injury or worsening injury
- Joint instability
- Permanent nerve damage
- Permanent disability
Schedule a Consultation for Shoulder Pain Treatment
At Texas Institute of Pain and Spine, we understand that no two patients are the same, so we offer highly individualized pain management programs. We offer a wide range of shoulder pain treatment options in Pearland, TX, that can relieve pain, improve range of motion, reduce inflammation, and restore your quality of life. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation for pain relief, pain management, and treatment of chronic shoulder pain.