Keep your shoulders pain-free. At Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers, we deliver comprehensive shoulder pain treatment in Houston, comprising chiropractic care, physical therapy, and pain management techniques. Visit us today!
What Is Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain refers to any discomfort in or around the ball-and-socket joint where the upper arm bone (humeral head) meets the shoulder blade. Shoulder problems often stem from injuries, degenerative conditions, or overuse, turning daily activities into agonizing challenges.
Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Various injuries and conditions can affect the shoulder joint and surrounding soft tissues. Here are the most common shoulder pain causes.
Rotator Cuff Injuries. Strains or tears in the rotator cuff tendons weaken the shoulder, causing painful movement and difficulty lifting your arm.
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Inflamed tendons pinch between the upper arm bone and shoulder blade, restricting range of motion.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis). Thickening of the joint capsule leads to stiffness and chronic shoulder pain, often after injury or inactivity.
Arthritis in the Shoulder. Wear-and-tear or rheumatoid arthritis damages cartilage, causing bone friction and persistent discomfort.
Tendonitis & Bursitis. Repetitive motion inflames tendons or bursae, triggering inflammation and pain with movement.
Postural Issues & Muscle Imbalances. Poor alignment stresses the glenohumeral joint, leading to muscle imbalances and chronic pain.
Common Symptoms of Shoulder Pain
Recognizing the signs of shoulder conditions helps ensure timely treatment. These symptoms, especially when they persist or worsen, can indicate that it’s time to seek medical attention.
Sharp or aching pain
Stiffness & limited range of motion
Weakness in the shoulder & arm
Swelling, tenderness, or clicking sensation
Numbness or tingling in the arm
Comprehensive Shoulder Pain Treatment at Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers
Get a personalized treatment plan with our shoulder pain specialist in Houston. We combine advanced therapies with proven techniques to ease shoulder discomfort.
Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain
Misaligned shoulder joints or compressed nerves can cause radiating pain. Our chiropractors use precise adjustments to improve joint function, reduce nerve pressure, and enhance posture, alleviating strain on the rotator cuff and shoulder blade.
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Our physical therapists design targeted programs to strengthen muscles, improve range of motion, and correct imbalances. These programs help treat shoulder pain while preventing future injuries and ensuring long-term stability.
Thoracic & Cervical Adjustments
Misaligned vertebrae in your neck and upper back can trigger shoulder pain. Poor spinal alignment forces your shoulders to compensate, leading to chronic strain. Our adjustments can realign your spine, improving support and reducing unnecessary stress on your shoulder joint.
Cervical Decompression
Pinched nerves in the neck often cause numbness or tingling in the arm. Decompression therapy relieves pressure, addressing the root cause of shoulder pain and restoring nerve function.
Flexion–Extension Therapy
Tight soft tissues restrict movement and worsen stiffness. Controlled stretching loosens muscles, enhances flexibility, and boosts the effects of chiropractic care—helping you regain mobility and heal faster.
Aquatic Therapy
Traditional exercises can be challenging for patients with severe pain or mobility issues. Aquatic therapy or water-based rehab reduces stress on joints while safely rebuilding strength. It is ideal for shoulder arthritis or post-surgical recovery.
Pain Management Injections
When inflammation causes persistent discomfort, steroid injections reduce swelling and relieve pain, speeding up recovery when combined with physical therapy. These injections are often used alongside physical therapy to accelerate healing and promote faster recovery.
Joint Injections for Shoulder Arthritis & Injuries
Anti-inflammatory injections target shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff tears, delivering relief to the site of pain. These injections reduce pain and improve mobility, helping delay or eliminate the need for surgery and letting you stay active longer.
Regenerative Medicine
Our advanced regenerative medicine therapies harness the body’s natural ability to heal. These are the cutting-edge treatments we offer.
CTM Boost: A powerful, nonsurgical therapy that enhances healing by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair, leading to faster recovery.
HCT/P Stem Cells: Harnesses the power of stem cells to regenerate damaged tissues, accelerate healing, and provide long-term pain relief.
Stem Cell IV Therapy: A systemic approach to regeneration, delivering stem cells intravenously to promote whole-body healing and optimize recovery.
Why Choose Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers for Shoulder Pain Treatment in Houston?
You can rely on our premier clinic for shoulder pain relief in Houston. We specialize in helping patients regain their mobility without surgery.
Expertise in Sports Injuries & Chronic Conditions. Our specialists successfully treat everything from rotator cuff tears to frozen shoulders, helping you return to your game.
Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach. Combining chiropractic care, physical therapy, and advanced pain management, we address the root cause of your discomfort.
Personalized Treatment Plans. Your shoulder pain is unique, so we design a customized program based on your injury, lifestyle, and recovery goals.
Cutting-Edge Techniques. From dry needling to aquatic therapy, we use the latest noninvasive techniques to relieve pain and promote healing.
Commitment to Long-Term Relief. We don’t just mask symptoms—we fix the problem for good so that you can enjoy lasting pain relief and restored function.
FAQs
The most common causes of shoulder pain are rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, arthritis, tendonitis/bursitis, and postural imbalances. Acute issues like shoulder dislocation or repetitive strain from sports or work can also trigger chronic shoulder pain.
Chiropractic adjustments realign the shoulder joint and spine, relieving nerve pressure, reducing inflammation, and restoring range of motion. It also corrects posture to prevent future strain on muscles and ligaments.
We offer physical therapy, chiropractic care, pain management injections, and rehab exercises to heal damaged tissues. Before considering surgery, severe tears may benefit from joint injections or regenerative therapies.
Absolutely! Our physical therapists use targeted exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff tendons, improve mobility, and break up scar tissue—ideal for frozen shoulder or long-term shoulder injuries.
Adhering to your customized treatment plan speeds healing. Mild injuries may improve in two to four weeks. Chronic conditions (like shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff tears) often need six to twelve weeks of consistent treatment.
For strong and pain-free shoulders, consider the following exercises:
Rotator cuff strengthening exercises with resistance bands
Posture correction exercises like scapular squeezes
Gentle stretches for flexibility.
Don’t ignore pain that limits your daily activity. If you experience severe pain after an injury, can’t lift your arm, notice numbness or tingling, or have persistent discomfort for more than two weeks, it’s time to see a specialist. Schedule an evaluation before it gets worse.
Learn More About Our Partners
Spring Imaging is independently managed and serves individual patients as well as private medical practices, insurance companies, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Point Of Service (POSs), Medicare, and Medicaid.
Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System is an independent, physician-led and patient-centered organization of hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers in Texas. They are entirely focused on bringing you advanced, comprehensive care and a superior patient experience.
Texas Imaging is independently managed and serves individual patients as well as private medical practices, insurance companies, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Point Of Service (POSs).
Kaitland is my therapist. She helped me immensely after I had a disc issue. Taught me all the proper stretches and strengthening exercises. She is energetic and easy to follow. Very professional. The facility is clean and the staff welcoming and warm. Highly recommend Kaitland and the spine rehab facility.
troy brody
This place is modern and clean. I just came from another chiropractor because I didnt feel any improvement. I got an accident injury and they explained the whole process and referred me to a lawyer who I wont have to pay because the person at fault’s insurance has to pay. The other place just told me to get an attorney on my own.
Suzette Ives
I couldn’t be happier with this team and Dr. Schell. They not only have me back my mobility but their therapy staff it’s incredibly sweet and professional. Susan and Sarai made sure my back would be 100 percent back to where it was before the accident and the girls at the front made sure I would always have the best accommodations around my schedule so the therapy would be something possible for me and my recovery sooner.
Glen Halloway
Insurances We Accept
We accept a wide range of insurance plans. If you don’t see your insurance provider listed, give us a call to learn about our treatment discounts. We can also contact your insurance company to explore options for coverage and ensure you receive the care you need.
Schedule Your Consultation for Shoulder Pain Treatment in Houston
Ignoring shoulder pain will not heal it. Find lasting relief from shoulder conditions at Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers. Our Houston, TX, specialists provide effective treatment to relieve pain, restore range of motion, and address your discomfort’s root cause.
Call (713) 652-4052 or complete our contact form to schedule your appointment today!
Struggling with nagging pain? Looking to regain mobility as you age? Need exercises to improve posture?
Whatever your goal, our team is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.