Shoulder Pain Treatment in Scottsdale, AZ | Craft Accident Care Center

AUTO ACCIDENT RECOVERY

Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident

Auto accidents often cause injuries that lead to shoulder pain. If you are experiencing shoulder pain following a collision, Craft Accident Care Center Arizona in Scottsdale has everything you need, from on-site diagnostic facilities to effective treatment and rehabilitation. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book a same-day appointment over the phone or online. Contact Craft Accident Care Center Arizona today for expert treatment of shoulder pain.

SHOULDER PAIN Q&A

Fractures, Rotator Cuff Tears, and AC Joint Injuries

Auto accidents can produce several kinds of shoulder pain, including:

Fractures and Dislocations

Breaks to the humerus, shoulder blade, or collarbone, or the joint's ball driven partly or fully out of its socket.

Rotator Cuff Tears

Violent movement can tear the muscles and tendons that hold the joint together. Dislocations frequently damage the cuff too.

AC Joint Pain

The acromioclavicular joint links collarbone to shoulder blade. Pain here is common after whiplash-type collision injuries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Auto accidents can produce several kinds of shoulder pain, including:

How is the cause of my shoulder pain diagnosed?

When you visit Craft Accident Care Center Arizona, we begin by examining you and reviewing your medical history. It helps to tell your provider as much as you can about the collision and the symptoms you have had since.

The next stage is testing at the center’s advanced on-site diagnostic facilities, which include:

X-rays
CT (computed tomography)
Digital ultrasound

In some cases blood work and further tests may be needed, depending on your symptoms. These tests reveal the precise nature of your injury, so your provider can build the most effective treatment program for you.

How is shoulder pain treated?

If your shoulder pain stems from a dislocation or fracture, you need urgent treatment to set the break or realign the joint. As the injury heals, physical therapy becomes a vital part of your rehabilitation.

Less serious injuries and chronic shoulder pain benefit from physical therapy too. Craft Accident Care Center Arizona treats shoulder pain with pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medication alongside active therapy and passive treatments such as: