Rotator cuff pain & tendinopathy
Discomfort with lifting, reaching or loading the shoulder. Care is tailored to your examination and activity demands.
Shoulder Pain Treatment in Marlton, NJ
Shoulder Pain Keeping You From Sleeping, Lifting or Working Out?
Targeted treatment for rotator cuff pain, shoulder impingement, biceps irritation and stubborn overuse injuries using Active Release Techniques®, shockwave therapy, chiropractic care and progressive rehabilitation.
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ART® • Shockwave • Chiropractic • Progressive Rehab
James Matthews, DCMatthews Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation
Marlton, New JerseyFocused care for South Jersey
Your activity. Your goals.An individualized plan from the first evaluation
Common shoulder conditions
Understand what is holding your shoulder back.
A clear evaluation comes first. We assess the shoulder, surrounding tissues and relevant neck and upper-back movement to guide your care.
Shoulder impingement
Pain during overhead movement, training or daily tasks. We assess strength, mobility and how the shoulder is moving.
Biceps tendon irritation
Pain toward the front of the shoulder that can interfere with lifting, carrying and repetitive activity.
Overuse & training-related pain
Persistent irritation associated with work, lifting, throwing or repeated overhead activity.
Symptoms we commonly see
When everyday movements become a problem.
You do not need a diagnosis before booking. Tell us what hurts, what you have tried and what you want to get back to.
Schedule a Shoulder Evaluation- Pain at night or when lying on the shoulder
- Discomfort reaching overhead or behind your back
- Pain during presses, rows or other gym movements
- Front or outer shoulder aching with activity
- Stiffness, weakness or reduced confidence using the arm
- Recurring pain after work, sport or training
Our treatment approach
A plan built around your shoulder.
Your care begins with the findings that matter for you, then progresses toward the things you need your shoulder to do.
01 / EVALUATE
Find the starting point.
Review your history, examine shoulder movement and strength, and consider whether imaging or referral is needed.
02 / TREAT
Choose the right tools.
Combine appropriate hands-on care, rehabilitation and other options according to your diagnosis, needs and preferences.
03 / PROGRESS
Measure what changes.
Reassess pain, movement, strength and function, and adjust the plan as your shoulder tolerates more.
Treatment options
Hands-on care. A stronger foundation.
01 / ART
Active Release Techniques®
ART is a hands-on soft-tissue approach that combines specific pressure with movement. It can be included when the examination identifies soft-tissue restrictions relevant to your shoulder symptoms.
We pair appropriate manual care with movement and exercise so the treatment plan addresses how you use your shoulder.
02 / Shockwave therapy
A considered option for persistent tendon problems.
Shockwave therapy uses externally applied acoustic pulses. It may be discussed for selected tendon-related shoulder problems after an evaluation.
Evidence and suitability vary by condition and treatment method. We discuss the expected benefits, limitations, risks and alternatives before deciding whether it belongs in your plan.
03 / Targeted rehabilitation
Build the capacity your shoulder needs.
Your rehabilitation may include shoulder mobility, rotator cuff and shoulder-blade strengthening, and gradually increasing the demands placed on your arm.
Exercises are selected for your starting ability and goals, with clear guidance for the work you do between visits.
04 / Chiropractic care
Consider the whole movement pattern.
When examination findings support it, care may also address relevant neck or upper-back mobility and joint function as part of your shoulder plan.
The combination of treatments is individualized. An evaluation determines which options are appropriate.
Return to sport & activity
Get back to what you ask your shoulder to do.
From the gym to the workday, your goals give the plan direction.
LiftingThrowingSwimmingWorkEveryday movement
Progress with a purpose.
We use your symptoms, motion, strength and activity tolerance to guide the next stage of rehabilitation.
As appropriate, the plan moves from manageable daily tasks toward the specific loads, movements and endurance your activity requires.
Return-to-activity timing is individualized and reassessed along the way.
Frequently asked questions
A few things you may be wondering.
What happens during a shoulder evaluation?
We discuss your symptoms, injury history, work and training demands, and goals. The examination checks relevant movement, strength and other findings, which guide a discussion of your options and next steps.
Do I need an MRI before scheduling?
You can schedule without an MRI. Your history and examination help determine whether imaging or another medical evaluation would be useful. Bring any existing imaging reports or relevant records.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on the diagnosis, how long symptoms have been present, your starting function and how you respond. We discuss a proposed plan after the evaluation and reassess progress using meaningful measures.
Will I receive ART, shockwave and chiropractic at every visit?
Your plan is based on your examination and goals. Some people may need only selected treatments. Rehabilitation and appropriate activity changes are considered alongside any hands-on or device-based care.
Is shockwave appropriate for every shoulder problem?
Suitability depends on the specific diagnosis, medical history and treatment method. Evidence varies, so we review the limitations, risks and alternatives with you before recommending it. No treatment can guarantee a particular result.
Can I keep exercising or working?
We discuss what your shoulder currently tolerates and which tasks may need modification. The goal is to develop a practical progression toward your activity demands, with recommendations adjusted to your findings and response.
What about insurance and treatment costs?
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and service. Contact the office at (856) 955-1983 to discuss benefits, self-pay options and the cost of any services that may not be covered before treatment.
When should I seek urgent medical care?
Shoulder pain with chest pain, shortness of breath or other possible heart-attack symptoms needs emergency care. A major injury, visible deformity, sudden inability to use the arm, or a hot swollen shoulder with fever also needs prompt medical assessment.
Your next step
Start with a shoulder evaluation.
Let’s identify what is limiting your shoulder and build a plan around the activities that matter to you.
Matthews Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation
James Matthews, DC
5 Greentree Centre, Suite 117
Marlton, NJ 08053
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