Our shoulders are prone to lots of movements throughout the day. So, it may hurt for several reasons, from injuries to overuse and conditions such as tendonitis, arthritis, bursitis, etc. Though it is common to feel soreness or experience slight pain after engaging in strenuous or repetitive activities, ignoring the persistent pain/discomfort can aggravate the condition and potentially cause more severe problems, such as sprains, strains, damage to blood vessels, or even dislocations.
This is why it is essential to prioritize treatment and seek appropriate care for any discomfort or injury affecting your shoulder. At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we offer shoulder injections near you just off the 241 Toll Rd and Santa Margarita Pkwy in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and the surrounding areas. Our highly skilled professionals administer the injections that target trigger points and deliver much-needed relief. While relieving pain and inflammation, our shoulder injection can reduce further complications, reducing the need for surgery.
Shoulder injections may be required for those suffering from:
The shoulder injection may last anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months. While the injection reduces inflammation, it doesn’t cure the disease. For the injection to reduce further complications and the need for surgery, it is recommended to combine it with simple lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, gaining muscle strength, etc.
The cortisone injection may not work if:
Our shoulder injection containing cortisone provides remarkable benefits to your shoulder health, including:
By getting injected at the targeted shoulder area, you can get rid of the bothersome pain while increasing the functionality and flexibility of your shoulder.
Common side effects of shoulder injection include:
The rare yet severe side effects of shoulder injection include:
At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we will begin your shoulder injection treatment with a thorough examination and evaluation of your shoulder so we can understand your problem and determine the appropriate injection spot and dosage. After that, we will thoroughly clean the injection site and numb it with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
Sometimes, we may use a fluoroscopy (X-ray) or an ultrasound to see the needle’s progress in the target site and place it correctly.
Then, we will insert the needle containing a combination of a corticosteroid medicine to provide pain relief from shoulder injuries and an anesthetic medicine to provide immediate pain relief at the injection site. You may feel some pressure or a slight pinching sensation when the needle is injected, but the overall procedure is relatively quick and straightforward.
When seeking effective relief from shoulder pain and discomfort, Maasumi Headache & Spine Care is a trusted name that stands out across CA and the nearby areas. Led by Dr. KC Maasumi MD, MS, a board-certified neurologist and interventional pain management physician, we are committed to following a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating your shoulder ache with just injections. With his extensive experience and expertise in understanding the intricate nature of shoulder injuries and conditions, our physician personalizes your cortisone injections, reducing the pain effectively, thus promoting better mobility and improved quality of life.
Here is what makes us stand out among other providers:
Shoulder injections are used for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons. The injection can diagnose the source of pain and how the pain responds to an injection. If the pain subsides after the injection, a therapeutic injection can provide long-term relief from swelling, pain, and inflammation.
As the numbing agent is also administered with the cortisone, you won’t feel much pain except a pinching sensation.
It is recommended not to go beyond:
Note:The injections must be spaced 12 weeks apart.
You must wait 24 hours to continue your routine activities following the injection.
Serving Areas: Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Coto de Caza, Portola HIlls, and Southern Orange County, CA
At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we offer quick-acting cortisone injections that provide effective, long-lasting relief from shoulder aches. With our top-notch care and assistance, you can recover from debilitating shoulder pain in minimal time. Contact us today if you are searching for optimum shoulder pain treatment in southern Orange County, CA.
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