Condition

Shoulder Pain

Pain or stiffness in the shoulder joint or the muscles around it, often from overuse, injury or tension.

Also called: frozen shoulder, shoulder tension, sore shoulder, shoulder injury

Who Can Help with Shoulder Pain?

Orthopedic Surgeons
A surgeon who treats bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, including fractures, arthritis and joint replacement.
Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
Massage Therapists
A licensed therapist who uses massage to relieve muscle pain and tension and help with relaxation.
Acupuncturists
A licensed provider who places thin needles at points on the body to relieve pain and treat other health concerns.
Naprapaths
A licensed provider who treats muscle, joint and connective tissue pain with hands-on therapy, exercise and nutrition advice.
Chiropractors
A licensed provider who treats back pain, neck pain and other joint and muscle problems, mainly with spinal adjustments and hands-on care.
Sports Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sports and exercise injuries, such as sprains, tendon problems and concussions, and helps patients stay active.
Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.
Osteopathic Manipulation Doctors
An osteopathic physician who uses hands-on manipulation of muscles and joints to treat pain and other musculoskeletal problems.
Rehab Centers
An outpatient center that provides physical, occupational, speech or cardiac rehabilitation.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about shoulder pain and what is right for you.