At Omega Functional Health, we’ve been helping patients find relief from shoulder pain for over 10 years. Whether you’re dealing with discomfort when bending, reaching, or feeling pain behind or above the shoulder, our expert team uses advanced treatments such as shockwave therapy to target the root cause and provide lasting relief.
What Our Patients are Saying
Why You Experience Shoulder Pain
People experience shoulder pain for various reasons, including shoulder tension from stress or poor posture, shoulder joint pain caused by inflammation or arthritis, and shoulder injury recovery following trauma, overuse, or conditions like rotator cuff tears. The pain can range from mild discomfort to severe immobility, and addressing the underlying cause, restoring Range of motion, strengthening muscles, or reducing inflammation are essential for recovery and long-term relief.
Understanding Shoulder Pain and Stress
Shoulder pain can often be linked to stress, as tension in the muscles surrounding the neck and upper back can create imbalances and strain the shoulder joint. When we experience stress, the body tends to tighten up, particularly in the shoulders and upper body, leading to muscle stiffness and discomfort. Over time, this can restrict mobility, cause inflammation, and even contribute to chronic shoulder pain. Understanding how stress impacts the shoulder muscles is key to addressing the root cause of pain and promoting long-term relief through techniques like stretching, strengthening, and stress management.
How Omega Treats Shoulder Pain
Shockwave Therapy
- Uses acoustic waves to stimulate blood flow and promote healing to the damaged joint.
- Reduces inflammation and alleviates arthritis pain.
- Non-invasive and no downtime.
Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy
- Delivers controlled electric pulses to the nerves from the neck to the hands.
- Interrupts pain signals, providing relief from pain.
- Minimally invasive and often used for chronic pain management.
Laser Therapy
- Utilizes low-level lasers to penetrate deep tissues in the body.
- Stimulates cell repair and reduces inflammation.
- Non-invasive and helps accelerate the healing process.
- Combining these innovative treatments can offer a comprehensive approach to managing and relieving pain, improving muscular weakness, and accelerating the regeneration of nerve tissue.
Chiropractic Care
- Improves function and reduces pain by addressing misalignments and imbalances.
- Includes manual adjustments, exercises, and supportive therapies.
FAQ
- How can shockwave therapy help with my shoulder pain?
- How do I know if I have damaged my rotator cuff?
- What is the best treatment for a rotator cuff injury?
- When should I see a doctor for shoulder pain?
- What is the difference between acute and chronic shoulder pain?
- Can you help with frozen shoulder?
- What areas do you serve?
Shockwave therapy promotes healing by delivering targeted acoustic waves to the injured area, reducing inflammation, breaking down scar tissue, stimulating blood flow and recruiting stem cells to accelerate recovery from shoulder pain.
Signs of a rotator cuff injury include shoulder weakness, difficulty lifting your arm, pain when reaching overhead, and a clicking or popping sensation when moving your shoulder.
Treatment depends on the severity but often includes rest, shockwave therapy, and Laser therapy. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be needed.
You should see a doctor if the pain persists beyond a few days, is severe, causes weakness or numbness, or limits your ability to move your shoulder.
Acute shoulder pain occurs suddenly, often from an injury, while chronic shoulder pain develops over time due to overuse, poor posture, or degenerative conditions.
Yes, we have helped many patients with frozen shoulder. The process is usually very straightforward to restore mobility in the frozen shoulder.
Our office is conveniently located in Wheat Ridge and we serve patients from the surrounding areas including Arvada, Lakewood, Golden and Denver.