Neck & Shoulder Pain Specialist
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Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness
Savitri Gopaul, FNP-BC
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner & Mental Health located in Richmond, VA
Neck and shoulder pain can feel crippling when left untreated. Fortunately, you don’t have to live a life of discomfort. At Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness in Richmond, Virginia, family nurse practitioner Savitri Gopaul, FNP-BC, and her experienced team find the root cause of neck and shoulder pain and treat it to give you the relief you deserve. Call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
Neck & Shoulder Q & A
What is neck and shoulder pain?
Neck and shoulder pain are uncomfortable feelings in your muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, or tendons. You might experience pain because of age-related wear, a disease, or an injury. See the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness team at the first sign of severe pain or ongoing discomfort.
What does neck and shoulder pain feel like?
Neck and shoulder pain could feel like:
- Dull aching
- Muscle soreness
- Shooting or stabbing pain
- Radiating discomfort
- Excruciating pain
- Severe discomfort
- Throbbing pain
- Headaches
- Inability to lift your arm above your head
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Warmth
- Decreased range of motion
- Pain with movement
- Weakness
- Instability
Your pain could be mild, moderate, severe, and sometimes even debilitating. It might linger or come and go. If the pain doesn’t go away with at-home care or if it’s uncomfortable, see the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness specialists for an evaluation.
What are the risk factors for neck and shoulder pain?
Neck and shoulder pain can happen to anyone, but common factors that increase your risk of developing it include:
- Strains
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tendonitis
- Shoulder instability
- Frozen shoulder
- Dislocation
- Spinal canal narrowing
- Nerve problems
- Herniated discs
Neck and shoulder pain might occur because of a sports injury, work-related injury, car accident, fall, or aging.
How does my provider diagnose neck and shoulder pain?
Finding the root cause of neck and shoulder pain allows the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness team to develop the most effective treatment. They review your symptoms and medical history, check your vital signs, and complete a physical exam.
Your specialist could recommend blood tests, nerve testing, or bone-density scans. They may suggest undergoing X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures.
How are neck and shoulder pain treated?
Common neck and shoulder pain treatments include physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, and injections. Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness offers trigger point injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections sourced from your blood to stimulate healing and cell revitalization.
Your provider could recommend using ice or heat packs, wearing a brace or sling, making lifestyle changes, taking medications, or undergoing surgery if necessary. They refer you to a specialist if you need a surgical procedure.
To get relief from neck and shoulder pain, call the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness office or book an appointment online today.
