Shoulder Pain | Orthopedic Treatment in Philadelphia

What Are Common Shoulder Injuries?

Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Instability

Nerve Impingement
Tendinopathy
Labral Tears
Shoulder Separation
AC Joint Injuries
Adhesive Capsulitis
Swimmers Shoulder
Brachial Neuritis
Calcific Tendinitis
Sprains and Strains
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Overuse Syndrome

Common Symptoms of Shoulder Injuries & Conditions

Sudden, sharp pain following an accident, fall, or sports activity
Immediate swelling, bruising, or redness around the shoulder
Limited range of motion or inability to lift the arm overhead
A popping, tearing, or grinding sensation at the time of injury
Weakness or loss of strength in the arm shortly after the incident
Gradual onset of dull, aching pain that worsens over time
Stiffness or a “frozen” feeling in the shoulder joint
Pain that flares up at night or disrupts sleep
Discomfort or weakness when performing routine activities (reaching, lifting, carrying)
Chronic inflammation or tenderness without a specific injury event
Pain that radiates down the arm, neck, or upper back

How To Diagnose a Shoulder Injury?

It’s important to get a diagnosis from a doctor who specializes in shoulder pain. At Meeting Point Health, Dr. Matta begins with each new patient with a thorough assessment, including a medical history review, physical exam, and ultrasound diagnostics. He evaluates symptoms, mobility limitations, and any previous injuries. The physical exam includes orthopedic, functional movement, and neurokinetic assessments. Using ultrasound, Dr. Matta examines the internal structures of the shoulder to recommend personalized treatment options for shoulder pain relief.

Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain

At Meeting Point Health, we take a comprehensive and personalized approach to treating shoulder pain, focusing on reducing pain, restoring function, and addressing the condition’s root cause. Our treatment plans combine advanced regenerative medicine techniques with holistic care to promote long-lasting healing. Contact Meeting Point Health today to schedule your personalized consultation and start your journey to relief. Your path to recovery begins here!

Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy therapy is a medical injection procedure whose goal is to relieve pain and promote healing of musculoskeletal conditions, especially involving ligaments, joints, and tendons Prolotherapy stimulates healing, causes inflammatory responses that increase blood flow and the arrival of immune cells and growth factors to the injection area, and tissue repair.

PRP Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma PRP therapy is a medical treatment that involves the use of a patient’s own blood to promote healing and tissue regeneration. Once injected, the growth factors and other bioactive substances in PRP work to accelerate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and promote the formation of new blood vessels. This helps in reducing pain, improving function, and enhancing the overall healing process.

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell injection therapy refers to a medical procedure in which stem cells are harvested and then injected into a localized area on a patient’s body, typically to promote tissue repair, and regeneration, or to treat various medical conditions. Stem cells are unique because they can develop into different types of cells in the body, and they also have the capacity for self-renewal. This makes them valuable in medical treatments, as they can potentially replace or repair damaged or diseased tissues. Stem cell injection therapy can treat arthritic joints, sports injuries, tendinopathies, non-union fractures, meniscal tears, Degenerative Disc Disease, and Osteonecrosis or Avascular Necrosis.

Prolozone

Prolozone therapy is a mixture of ozone gas and a prolotherapy solution is injected into the affected area, often around joints, ligaments, or tendons. The theory is that this combination not only irritates and strengthens the tissues (like prolotherapy) but also delivers the potential therapeutic benefits of ozone, such as improved circulation and tissue oxygenation. Prolozone combines procaine, dextrose, B vitamins, saline, oxygen, and ozone into a damaged joint and the combination allows for regrowth of damaged tissue.

Nerve Hydrodissection

Nerve hydrodissection is a minimally invasive medical procedure involving injecting an anti-inflammatory solution around an entrapped nerve. Injectables such as dextrose, vitamins, peptides, plasma, procaine, and even stem cells are flooded around compressed or irritated nerves. This technique aims to separate the affected nerve from surrounding structures, such as muscles, fascia, or scar tissue, which may be contributing to the pain or dysfunction.

Peptide Therapy

Peptide Therapy can be introduced as an at-home treatment. Peptide therapy introduces peptides to signal communication with our cells to perform a specific response. Administrating peptides elicits a response to regulate or improve physiological functions. For regenerative medicine, peptides for wound recovery, and tissue repair, reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery time, and promote cell migration and differentiation.

How To Prevent Shoulder Injuries?

Simple daily habits can go a long way in protecting your shoulders, reducing strain, and keeping them strong and mobile for years to come.

Maintain good posture when sitting at a desk, driving, or using devices
Set up an ergonomic workstation to reduce shoulder and neck strain
Use both straps when carrying backpacks or distribute heavy bags evenly
Avoid sleeping positions that put pressure on your shoulder, such as lying directly on one side for too long
Take frequent breaks to stretch if your work involves repetitive movements or long hours at a computer
Stay active with low-impact exercises that strengthen your shoulders and upper back
Pay attention to early signs of discomfort and rest before pain worsens

If shoulder pain continues despite these prevention strategies, Meeting Point Health can help uncover the root cause and guide your body’s natural healing with personalized, regenerative treatments.

FAQs

Does Meeting Point Health accept insurance?

No, we do not accept insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid; however, we do take HSA/FSA, cash and credit cards. We also work with CareCredit if you choose to finance.

Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, and the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.

Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition. For example, if you visit your physician for chronic knee pain, they will likely start with a steroid injection because insurance requires that you exhaust steroid injection efforts before discussing other options, which may possibly impair your overall chances of recovery. Not good!

Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.

Can I get an insurance reimbursement?

Good news! If you have out-of-network insurance benefits, you can submit your receipts for potential reimbursement. Depending on your plan, you may receive a percentage of the cost of your visit back either as a reimbursement check in the mail from the insurance company (or an equivalent amount applied to your out-of-network deductible, if applicable). Some plans reimburse up to 80%! All you have to do is ask the front desk for an insurance receipt after your visit.

How do I get started with Meeting Point Health?

Getting started at Meeting Point Health is simple. Schedule an initial discovery call online or call our office to connect with a New Patient Onboarding Specialist. During your first visit, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and goals, and may recommend advanced testing or imaging to uncover the root causes of your concerns. From there, our team will design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body’s unique needs—whether that includes regenerative therapies, functional medicine, IV therapy, or longevity care. It all begins with a single step toward feeling your best—Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!

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