Shoulder Pain
The primary cause of shoulder pain may be the shoulder joint itself or may be from the surrounding tendons, ligaments, or muscles.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
Kim LindL
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The staff is very pleasant and Dr. Khan is very good with a needle I've been getting epidurals and shots in my foot and lower back for about 4 years now, he is very good and I would never go to another place
Angel Bussert
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The doctor actually listens. I have been a patient for years and love the staff and doctors. I've been to all the locations the country club one is always super busy queen creek location is never packed so I go there.
Guy Romero Jr
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Every Staff personnel are very professional, courteous and patient respectful in caring for each medical problem. We live out in Laveen, but finding good patient care are hard to find, Truly Blessed Guy E Romero
John Crosby
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They do a great job in today's challenging health care system. Great Nurse Practitioners who work hard. Great support staff. Doctors are expert practitioners. Stable practice. I have over five years personal experience with them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Kim LindL
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The staff is very pleasant and Dr. Khan is very good with a needle I've been getting epidurals and shots in my foot and lower back for about 4 years now, he is very good and I would never go to another place
Guy Romero Jr
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Every Staff personnel are very professional, courteous and patient respectful in caring for each medical problem. We live out in Laveen, but finding good patient care are hard to find, Truly Blessed Guy E Romero
Angel Bussert
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The doctor actually listens. I have been a patient for years and love the staff and doctors. I've been to all the locations the country club one is always super busy queen creek location is never packed so I go there.
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
John Crosby
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They do a great job in today's challenging health care system. Great Nurse Practitioners who work hard. Great support staff. Doctors are expert practitioners. Stable practice. I have over five years personal experience with them.
Carol Gravatt Davidson
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Absolutely the best place I have been too...so many doctors and always just prescribed pain pills for over 10 years. There is hope, after starting injections I feel so much better. I know I'm in the right place.
Tim Tuzon
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Been with Kahn for over a year and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He is not a pharmacy! He solves the issues instead of hiding them with tons of drugs. Have had multiple procedures to correct the problems.
Brooke Keifer
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I was nervous when I brought my mom into the office. They are clearly a very busy office, but the front staff was kind, and the doctor was very confident in a treatment plan. Overall my Mom was very pleased with her visit.
Kari Lynn Plo
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I love Dr Ryklin and his assistant Liza! They've always been super good to me and very sympathetic to all my needs! They've done everything they can to make me comfortable and to help me with my pain! I'd refer anyone to them!
Lacey Smithson
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This office keeps getting better every time I go. Staff is friendly, doctors are very well educated and good at what they do. And they have helped decrease my mom's back pain by 80%! Everyone with pain should go to this place!
Katty Miller
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Dr. Khan is truly carrying, understanding and the VERY BEST AT ADMINISTRATING SGB INJECTIONS!!! I look forward to driving from California to be seen by him. I just can't say enough. Thank you Dr. Khan.
Britt Montoya
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Great place. Dr Khan is an awesome Dr and goes above and beyond to help you. Meghan is a wonderful P.A. as well. It says so much to have a Dr that truly cares about your outcome of your procedures. This is a goodhearted Dr
Julie Kierzek (Julz)
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Love them all. Dr Ryklin is so helpful and understanding. He takes helping people seriously & I'm extremely grateful for everything he & the PA's & MA's have done for me. Dr Ryklin has gone above & beyond for me.
What is shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain may be a symptom of a condition or injury affecting the shoulder or the nearby area. It may also be a referred pain, which means that the problem is not in the shoulder, but somewhere else. For instance, medical conditions or diseases affecting the abdomen or chest may cause pain in the shoulder.
What are the symptoms of shoulder pain?
As mentioned, shoulder pain is a symptom in itself. Depending on the underlying cause, the pain may be dull, achy, sharp, or severe. Its onset may also be gradual or sudden. In certain cases, such as when the pain is due to injury, the pain is triggered or worsened by everyday activities, overuse, or overexertion. However, in other cases, the pain may still get worse even when you are resting or not moving your shoulders.
Other associated symptoms of shoulder pain include swelling, shoulder or arm weakness, stiffness, tingling, numbness, and muscle spasm. If the pain is due to an injury, there may be a visible deformity of the shoulder.
What causes shoulder pain?
There are various conditions and factors that can cause shoulder pain. One of the most common causes is tendinitis in the rotator cuff. This occurs when the tendons in the shoulder are inflamed. The shoulder pain may also be due to an injury in the shoulder. The injury may be on the muscle such as a strain or the bone.
The pain may also be a referred pain. This happens when your neck or arm is injured and the pain radiates to the shoulder. Other possible causes include arthritis, torn rotator cuff, torn cartilage, swelling of the bursa sacs, and bone spurs. In certain cases, the following may also cause shoulder pain: pinched nerve in the shoulder or neck, frozen shoulder, dislocated shoulder, overworked or overused shoulder.
Serious conditions like heart attack or spinal cord injury may also manifest as shoulder pain.
How is shoulder pain treated?
The kind of treatment needed depends on the severity and cause of the shoulder pain. Treatment options range from self-care, physical therapy, pain medication, injection to surgery. For temporary pain relief, you may take over-the-counter medications like NSAIDs. If the pain is severe, your doctor may prescribe prescription pain medications like corticosteroids.
Minor shoulder pain may be treated at home. The most common home remedy is applying ice on the affected area. Applying heat may also provide pain relief. After applying heat or ice, it helps to limit your work and activities. Resting helps the shoulder to heal on its own and regain its mobility and strength. The pain may subside and go away after a few days or week. If there is swelling, compressing the shoulders with an elastic bandage also helps.
If the pain is severe or if it is caused by an underlying condition, then the condition must be treated. This may require pain injections, specific medications or even invasive procedures such as surgery.
AZ Pain and Spine Institute
Shoulder Pain Treatments
Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we improve our patients’ quality of life by alleviating and managing their pain. Some of our Shoulder Pain treatments include:
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute to treat your Shoulder Pain?
We have a team of medical practitioners, pain management doctors, and staff who are experts on pain management, including Shoulder Pain. We use state-of-the-art technology and effective approaches in achieving our mission. We care about your well-being and are committed to making your life pain-free.