Dr. Paul Rothenberg's Shoulder Professional Care
Shoulder pain can begin with a quiet, creeping complaint that you catch yourself wondering about all day long. Reaching into a closet, buckling up, and rolling over in bed—these movements can ache when they shouldn’t, and it’s an unmistakable warning that something is wrong. It’s one of the most popular explanations for this type of pain: rotator cuff impingement.
Union-based Dr. Paul Rothenberg provides thorough testing and a full range of therapy, from advanced physical therapy to advanced surgery, all with the ultimate aim of being able to move around with ease again.
Understanding the Condition
The rotator cuff includes tendons and muscles that move and support the shoulder joint into place. Impingement occurs as a consequence of the pressure or rubbing of these tendons against the nearby bone whenever they slide through. As they do so, the tissue swells up and irritates over a period of time.
Symptoms are typically:
From time to time, the pain disappears for a while, only to return with the return of activity. This pattern is a red flag to have an appropriate assessment.
How Dr. Rothenberg Treats
Orange patients prefer Dr. Rothenberg’s approach because it is individualized and holistic. No cookie-cutter package in sight, every patient’s case starts with an accurate diagnosis and culminates in a recovery plan that suits the patient’s everyday life.
Rather than going directly to surgery, the initial non-surgical interventions are tried. In areas where those interventions are insufficient, surgery is warranted. Dr. Rothenberg’s procedures frequently involve arthroscopic procedures with tiny cuts, which may result in faster recovery and less scarring.
Follow-up is a component of the program. From initial consultation to back-to-normal arm function, the patients have continuous access to direction and adjustments along the process.
Options You Might be Faced With
The time of recovery would be based on the individual, age, activity, and severity of impingement.
Why It's So Important to Get Action Early
Hoping shoulder pain will resolve itself can lead to further damage that ultimately becomes worse at times, to the point of the rupture of a full tendon. Early treatment can:
If shoulder discomfort has been bringing you down, a visit is a great place to start.
Call Dr. Paul Rothenberg’s Orange office to talk about your case. You’ll have a clear idea of where you stand and can make a wise decision on how to proceed.