There can be many different causes of shoulder pain — and that’s why simply treating the symptom rarely works long-term.

At Balance Point Wellness, we take the time to dig, find, and FIX the root cause of your pain. We do this safely, using

natural, non-invasive methods that support your body’s healing without the side effects of drugs, cortisone shots, or surgery.

We always encourage our patients to start with conservative care first. Invasive procedures can carry long-term consequences — but natural healing doesn’t. Here are some of the most common shoulder conditions we treat in our clinic:

✅ Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Roughly 2 out of 3 people with shoulder issues have rotator cuff involvement. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder and allow you to lift and rotate your arm. Tendonitis occurs when these tendons become inflamed — usually from overuse or repetitive motion.

✅ Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder happens when the connective tissue surrounding the joint becomes thickened, tight, and inflamed — leading to stiffness, limited range of motion, and chronic pain. It often develops gradually and can linger for months if not properly treated.

✅ Shoulder Impingement

Common in athletes and those with repetitive overhead motion, shoulder impingement occurs when

tendons or bursa get pinched between bones during movement. Pain is often worse with reaching, lifting, or lying on the affected side.

✅ Labral Tears

The labrum is the cartilage ring that helps stabilize the shoulder joint. Injury or repetitive stress can cause this tissue to tear, leading to instability, clicking, or deep joint pain — especially with overhead or throwing movements.

✅ Tendon Tears

Tendon tears may be partial or full — and are often caused by sudden injury, repetitive strain, or degeneration due to aging. The most common include rotator cuff and biceps tendon tears, which may lead to significant weakness, pain, and limited function.

✅ Osteoarthritis

Also called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis results from years of wear and tear on the shoulder joint. As the cartilage breaks down, bones rub together, causing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and limited range of motion.