If you are dealing with chronic shoulder pain in Jacksonville area, you should know that you have other options besides surgery. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that surgery is the only solution and what they find is that surgery may just the start of the real problems. While in some cases surgery is the only option left, many times there are other noninvasive options that have yet to be explored.
Pro’s and Con’s of Surgery
There is a solid success rate with surgical intervention, but many cases of shoulder pain in Jacksonville are not really a candidate for surgery. Surgery is typically used to fix mechanical issues, like a failing rotator cuff. It is not the solution for other pain-causing issues.
Of course, it’s possible that surgery may fail. You can go through a lot of pain, suffering and wind up none the better. The road to recovery may also be long and difficult. The pro with surgery is that it can be very effective. The con is clearly that it may not.
Before You Decide
Before you take the plunge with a surgical intervention, consider exploring non-invasive treatment options with Riverside Pain Physicians. There are treatments that can work for you that include a combination of:
- Injections
- Physical therapy
- Lifestyle adjustments
- Other treatments
Surgery is a risk. There can be some very serious side effects with surgery, before you take that drastic step, you want to let Riverside Pain Physicians provide you with some treatment options that are less invasive.
Get Some Help
Shoulder pain can be debilitating. Like any pain, it takes your focus away from the things you love to do in life. Having the right help can put your focus back where it needs to be. Make an appointment, have a consultation with an expert, and then decide which treatment path you want to be on.
