Shoulder Pain

Is shoulder pain making it difficult to lift, reach, or even sleep comfortably? The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, but that flexibility also makes it vulnerable to injury and wear.

Some of the most common causes include:

• Rotator cuff injuries – Tears, strains, or inflammation in the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder.
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) – A condition that limits mobility and causes stiffness.
• Shoulder bursitis – Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the joint.
• Arthritis – Wear-and-tear or degeneration of the shoulder joint.
• Dislocations or instability – When the shoulder joint moves out of place.
• Repetitive motion injuries – Common in athletes and people with physically demanding jobs.
• Poor posture – Slouching or hunching can strain the shoulder muscles and joints.

Whether from injury, overuse, or condition, early treatment prevents further damage and restores full shoulder function.

At Burghealth Physical Medicine, Dr. Richards and his team help patients find lasting, natural relief from shoulder pain through drug-free, non-surgical treatments that address the root cause of discomfort.

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Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain Relief

At our St Petersburg pain management clinic, we provide chiropractic care that targets the root cause of shoulder pain, not just the symptoms. Our treatments are safe, effective, and designed to improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and help your body heal naturally.

Shoulder pain often stems from misalignments in the spine or shoulder joint. Gentle chiropractic adjustments restore balance, reduce stress on nerves, and improve joint function. This helps decrease pain while improving mobility and posture.

Customized physical therapy and rehab exercises strengthen shoulder muscles, restore flexibility, and improve joint stability for lasting relief.

Tight, painful muscle knots in the shoulders are common after injuries or repetitive strain. Our trigger point injections use safe, non-steroidal solutions to release tension, improve blood flow, and relieve pain in these problem areas.

Laser therapy uses targeted light energy to reduce inflammation and stimulate healing at the cellular level. It’s especially effective for chronic shoulder pain, tendonitis, and injuries that have not responded to other treatments.

These personalized shoulder pain treatments not only reduce pain but also promote long-term healing.

Regenerative Medicine for Chronic or Severe Shoulder Conditions or Injuries

For patients with chronic, severe, or degenerative shoulder conditions, chiropractic care alone may not provide complete relief. That’s why we also offer regenerative medicine treatments that harness the body’s natural healing abilities.

These advanced therapies are drug-free, minimally invasive, and designed to repair damaged tissues rather than just covering up the pain.

Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) therapy involves using a small sample of your own blood, which is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets.

These platelets are packed with growth factors that stimulate healing and tissue repair. When injected into the shoulder, PRP can help reduce inflammation, restore function, and accelerate recovery from injuries such as rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, or arthritis.

Our human acellular tissue therapy, sourced from the Wharton’s jelly of donated umbilical cords, contains powerful growth factors, proteins, and cellular components that promote regeneration and repair.

This treatment may help patients with advanced shoulder arthritis, chronic pain, or severe injuries that have not improved with other therapies.

By combining regenerative medicine and chiropractic care, we offer shoulder pain relief that supports immediate comfort and long-term recovery.

Get Lasting Shoulder Pain Relief in St. Petersburg

If you’re living with shoulder pain in St. Petersburg, you don’t need medications or surgery to feel better. At Burghealth Physical Medicine, Dr. Samuel Richards provides chiropractic care and regenerative medicine treatments that target the root cause of your pain and help your body heal naturally.

Call us today at (727) 289-9148 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting shoulder pain relief.