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 Shoulder Pain - Nonsurgical Options
The trend in orthopaedics is for a specialist to exhaust all non-surgical treatment options in advance of surgery. That’s because the more invasive (surgical) the treatment option, the more tissue is disrupted and there is more potential for more complications than with physical therapy or a injection.
So if you are impatient, wanting a quick fix to your problem, keep in mind that the best specialists in orthopedics, sports medicine and spine will first look at if there are non-surgical options for you to try first before surgery.
With sports medicine problems involving strain, sprain or overuse syndrome — non-surgical treatment options like anti-inflammatory medication, injections into a joint space or specialized therapy, can many times provide relief of symptoms without the need for surgery.
Fortunately, most common shoulder
problems can be managed successfully without
surgery.
Diagnosing a Shoulder Problem
The orthopaedic specialists at South Bend Orthopaedics in Indiana will order x-rays to help diagnose
your condition. While relatively rare, arthritis is
best seen with plain x-rays. The 
orthopaedic specialist may order an MRI to see if
there is a problem that requires surgery.
About Nonsurgical Care
The specialist may recommend a series of
exercises to strengthen the muscles around the
shoulder. A skilled physical therapist can help
educate you in this program and make sure the
exercises are done properly. This can restore
stability and balance to the shoulder and provide
relief from pain and instability.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
(i.e. ibuprofen) can help with the pain and
inflammation. Steroid injections can be very
effective at rapidly reducing inflammation and
pain, making the rehab process easier.
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