Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain Care in Tallahassee, FL
Shoulder pain, impingement, and rotator cuff irritation often respond to a combination of joint mobilization, soft-tissue therapy, and guided exercise.
Care led by Dr. Nicholas Belletto, D.C.
Twenty years treating Tallahassee patients with integrated chiropractic and medical care.
Most major insurance accepted
BCBS · Aetna · Cigna · UHC · Medicare · PIP. Verification before your first visit.
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Symptoms patients often describe
- Pain reaching overhead, behind your back, or across your body
- Difficulty sleeping on the affected side
- Pinching or catching with arm motion
- Weakness when lifting or pushing
- Pain after a fall, lifting incident, or sports activity
- A prior rotator cuff diagnosis or imaging finding
Symptoms vary by patient. Always consult a qualified provider before starting a new care plan.
How we approach this at University Physical Medicine
Range-of-motion and impingement testing to identify which structure is involved.
Soft-tissue therapy, joint mobilization, and chiropractic work for the shoulder + cervical/thoracic contributors.
Shockwave therapy for chronic rotator cuff or biceps tendon cases.
Specific scapular and rotator cuff strengthening to rebuild stability.
Individual results may vary. Our providers will recommend a plan based on your evaluation.
Questions patients ask about this
Could this be a rotator cuff tear?
Possibly — the exam can suggest it, and imaging confirms it. Many partial-thickness tears respond to conservative care; full-thickness tears may need surgical evaluation.
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