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Shoulder Pain Treatment in Monroe, NJ

Our Monroe office offers comprehensive shoulder pain treatment aimed at relieving discomfort and restoring mobility. With specialists in chiropractic care, physical therapy, and acupuncture, we work to identify the root cause behind each patient’s shoulder issues. Thorough assessments and coordinated care lead to faster recovery without surgery or medication, with gentle realignment, targeted exercises, and innovative treatments geared toward the best possible outcome.

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Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can come from a number of different sources. The shoulder is a complex joint made up of many connecting tissues, so a problem with any one of them can lead to discomfort. Some of the most common causes include:
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Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint that help keep it stable. Tears in this area are one of the most common sources of shoulder pain.
This happens when the shoulder tendons become inflamed and start rubbing against the bone, causing pain when you lift your arm. That inflammation usually builds up from repetitive overhead motions.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it prone to dislocation. A sports injury, for example, can knock the upper arm bone out of its socket in the shoulder blade, damaging tissue and causing lasting pain, sometimes leading to ongoing shoulder instability.
Bursitis involves irritation of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction in the shoulder joint, and it can develop from overuse or injury.
Degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis wear down the cartilage inside the joint over time, which can bring both shoulder pain and a loss of mobility.
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder involves a tightening of the connective tissue around the joint, which brings on aches and stiffness.

Chiropractic Care

Our chiropractors use spinal adjustments to improve shoulder mobility and reduce inflammation, relying on gentle techniques like soft tissue mobilization and modern technology such as ProAdjuster. Chiropractic care addresses shoulder issues naturally and can lead to significant pain relief.

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Spinal Decompression

Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on nerves that can radiate pain into the shoulders. It's a non-surgical technique performed on a specialized table, where the patient is positioned and secured with straps before the mechanism stretches the spine to increase space between the discs and ease pressure.

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Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists build specific strengthening and stretching programs for shoulder tissue to improve mobility and heal injuries, along with manual techniques like massage and joint mobilization. This type of treatment plays a key role in sports medicine and many other areas of care.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses thin needles placed at specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural pain relief mechanisms. Every session is highly individualized, since every patient is different. Acupuncture can help address shoulder problems and support a return to normal life.

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Shockwave Therapy

Our shoulder specialists may turn to shockwave therapy for chronic pain and inflammation when other methods haven't worked. This treatment uses high-energy acoustic waves to break up scar tissue in the shoulder that causes stiffness and discomfort, while also boosting blood flow to the area to support healing.

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PRP Injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer an innovative option for patients dealing with shoulder pain. Our doctors draw concentrated plasma from the patient’s own blood and inject it into the problem area. PRP carries special proteins that help reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration.

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Pain Management

Our pain management experts build a personalized treatment plan for each patient, offering steroid injections, prescribing medications, and referring to physical therapy or surgery when appropriate. This lets our pain specialists coordinate care and help patients get the most suitable, effective treatment for their situation.

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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy can help treat shoulder pain through tailored rehab exercises, manual therapy, and adaptive strategies that improve mobility, strengthen the shoulder, and reduce discomfort during everyday activities.

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Our Treatments for Shoulder Pain

Candidates for Shoulder Pain Treatment

Shoulder pain is a common complaint with many possible causes, which is exactly why identifying the underlying reason matters before choosing a treatment. Here are some of the broad groups of patients who tend to benefit most from our therapies:
Athletes
Athletes
especially those in overhead throwing sports like baseball, softball, volleyball, and tennis, where shoulder overuse and injury are especially common.
Manual Laborers
Manual Laborers
jobs involving repetitive motion or heavy lifting put a lot of strain on the shoulders, which is common among construction workers, warehouse employees, and landscapers.
Office Workers
Office Workers
long hours at a desk often lead to poor posture, which in turn builds up tension in the shoulders.
Elderly
Elderly
age-related changes such as rotator cuff tears or osteoarthritis can lead to chronic shoulder pain.
Trauma victims
Trauma victims
sudden injuries from falls, car accidents, or other dangerous situations can damage tendons or dislocate the shoulder.
Post-surgery patients
Post-surgery patients
those recovering from procedures such as rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement.
Athletes
especially those participating in overhead throwing sports, like baseball, softball, volleyball, and tennis. Shoulder overuse and injuries are common among them.
Athletes
especially those in overhead throwing sports like baseball, softball, volleyball, and tennis, where shoulder overuse and injury are especially common.
Manual Laborers
jobs requiring repetitive motion or heavy lifting put strain on shoulders and cause pain. This problem is typical for construction workers, warehouse employees, and landscapers.
Manual Laborers
jobs involving repetitive motion or heavy lifting put a lot of strain on the shoulders, which is common among construction workers, warehouse employees, and landscapers.
Office Workers
poor posture is a common issue due to sitting at desks for a long time, which leads to shoulder tension.
Office Workers
long hours at a desk often lead to poor posture, which in turn builds up tension in the shoulders.
Elderly
age-related changes like rotator cuff tears or osteoarthritis may cause chronic shoulder pain.
Elderly
age-related changes such as rotator cuff tears or osteoarthritis can lead to chronic shoulder pain.
Trauma victims
sudden injuries from falls, motor vehicle accidents, and other dangerous situations can damage tendons or dislocate shoulders.
Trauma victims
sudden injuries from falls, car accidents, or other dangerous situations can damage tendons or dislocate the shoulder.
Post-surgery patients
those recovering from procedures like rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement.
Post-surgery patients
those recovering from procedures such as rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement.
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Benefits of Our Treatments for Shoulder Pain

We bring proven techniques and innovative technology to shoulder pain treatment at any stage. Here’s what our treatments can help you achieve:
  • Ease pain and discomfort
  • Restore your range of motion and flexibility
  • Help you get back to your normal activities
  • Help prevent chronic issues from developing
  • Build strength and stability
  • Lower your risk of re-injury
  • Speed up recovery after surgery
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What Makes Our Shoulder Pain Treatment Different From Others?

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We take a team-based approach to shoulder pain treatment. Our experienced practitioners, spanning physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture, meet daily to collaborate on patient care, and over more than 17 years we’ve refined our integrative treatment model to get the best results. Here’s what patients can expect:
  • a thorough consultation and exam to find the underlying cause of your pain
  • diagnostic imaging to assess the health of the joint
  • posture and movement analysis to identify any biomechanical issues
  • gentle chiropractic realignment
  • muscle and stretching techniques customized to you
Between coordinated care across specialties and a deep focus on root causes, we’re well-equipped to treat shoulder pain and help our patients get back to living life to the fullest.
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Gary Yen, MD

MCMSc, PA-C, AT

Dr. Gary L. Yen is Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine. Dr. Yen grew up in Long Island, NY and received his medical degree from Ross University. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and performed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stony Brook University, where he was chief resident.

Dr. Yen completed a pain management fellowship at RehabNY in Buffalo, NY, during which he served as the assistant athletic trainer to the Buffalo Bison, the Minor League AAA baseball team for the Cleveland Indians, as well as the Niagara University men’s and women’s collegiate hockey team.

The former chairman of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Division of the Pain Management Department at CentraState Medical Center, Dr. Yen specializes in the non-operative treatment of a variety of joint, muscular, nerve, skeletal, spine and sports related injuries. He treats acute and chronic pain syndromes and performs electrodiagnostic studies. Dr. Yen also performs variety of interventional pain procedures and minimally invasive spine surgery for the relief of pain. He utilizes conservative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic care and acupuncture in conjunction with other procedures to enhance long term benefits. Dr. Yen believes in working with patients to create individual treatment plans.

When not attending to his patients, Dr. Yen likes to play golf, cook, and has a passion for playing the saxophone and piano. He is the proud father of two boys.

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