Shoulder Pain
From frozen shoulder to rotator cuff — accurate diagnosis of shoulder problems
The shoulder has the greatest range of motion in our body. Pain can arise from various causes, making accurate diagnosis the starting point of treatment.
Shoulder Pain — Why Does It Occur?
Shoulder pain can be broadly divided into joint problems themselves (frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tear) and surrounding muscle/fascia problems.
Often both work in combination, and accurate differentiation enables effective treatment. Even when MRI shows normal, pain can persist if fascia is stiff or movement patterns are problematic.
Yonsei Shinmyung Pain Clinic finds the root cause of shoulder pain by evaluating functional problems as well.
Main Conditions
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Shoulder stiffens with restricted movement and worse night pain. Particularly difficult to reach behind back or lift arm overhead.
Learn More →Rotator Cuff Conditions
Severe pain at specific angles when lifting arm. Various causes including tear, inflammation, tendonitis.
Learn More →Impingement Syndrome
Catching feeling and pain in shoulder when lifting arm. Occurs when space between shoulder blade and tendon narrows.
Learn More →Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Numbness from shoulder to arm or cold hands. Caused by nerve compression between neck and shoulder.
Learn More →Do You Have These Symptoms?
Shoulder Worse at Night
Tolerable during day but throbbing at night, worse when lying on painful side.
Arm Won’t Lift
Difficult to lift arm overhead or severe pain when lifting.
Hand Won’t Reach Behind
Difficult to reach hand behind back, uncomfortable to fasten bra or use back pocket.
Shoulder Makes Noise
Clicking or cracking sounds when moving with catching feeling.
Loss of Strength
Feeling of weakness when lifting objects or putting strength in arm.
Arm Numbness
Numbness or cold feeling from shoulder to arm and fingers.
Treatment Methods
Circulation Therapy
3-phase Downshift→Activate→Integrate restores blocked circulation and regains frozen movement.
Learn More →Circulation HD
Ultrasound-guided saline injection reduces inflammation and releases adhered fascia and nerves.
Learn More →Circulation PT
1:1 customized therapy with therapist awakens weakened muscles and restores function.
Learn More →Frozen Shoulder Intensive Program
Intensive treatment program for frozen shoulder patients. Systematic treatment combining Circulation HD and Circulation PT.
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Shoulder Pain Consultation
We provide accurate diagnosis and customized treatment plan.
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