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Arm & Shoulder Pain · New York City

Arm & shoulder pain treatment in New York City

Chronic shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries, or arm pain that hasn't responded to physical therapy? If you're searching for a shoulder pain specialist near you in NYC, Hudson Medical's board-certified pain specialists treat the structural cause — not just the pain.

  • Same-day appointments at 281 Broadway
  • Most major insurance accepted
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures
  • Board-certified pain specialists
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Our arm and shoulder pain care is right for you
if you have:

Pain that won't quit
Shoulder or arm pain lasting more than 6 weeks that hasn't improved with rest or PT
Radiating pain or tingling
Pain, numbness, or weakness radiating from the shoulder into the arm or hand
It's affecting daily life
Shoulder pain that wakes you at night or prevents you from reaching overhead
Want to avoid surgery
A desire to avoid surgery and explore what minimally invasive options can achieve
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Why arm & shoulder pain persists

Most shoulder pain treatment stops short of the structural source

Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in adults — yet most patients cycle through physical therapy and anti-inflammatories without lasting relief. When the specific structural driver isn't targeted directly, the pain keeps returning.

  • Physical therapy builds strength but can't repair tendon, bursa, or rotator cuff damage
  • Oral anti-inflammatories reduce symptoms without addressing underlying tissue damage
  • Many shoulder conditions are highly treatable without surgery when caught appropriately
  • Ultrasound-guided injections can reach specific structures PT and medication cannot

Our approach: ultrasound guidance delivers treatment precisely to the tendon, joint, or nerve driving your pain, with an accuracy blind injections and physical therapy can’t match.

Symptoms & causes

What's really driving your arm and shoulder pain?

The same symptoms can have completely different structural causes. Finding the specific driver is the difference between treatment that works and treatment that doesn’t.

How we treat arm and shoulder pain

Interventional treatments at Hudson Medical

Minimally invasive procedures targeting the exact source of arm and shoulder pain, at our Lower Manhattan clinic.

Regenerative

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy

Growth factors from your own blood injected directly into the damaged tendon, bursa, or joint to support tissue repair. Highly effective for rotator cuff tendinopathy, partial tears, and biceps tendinopathy.

Results over 4–8 weeks
Fast-acting

Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections

Anti-inflammatory injections delivered under ultrasound guidance into the subacromial space, bursa, or joint — providing rapid relief for impingement, bursitis, and inflammatory flares.

Relief within 3–5 days
Ultrasound-guided

Nerve blocks

Targeted injections to the brachial plexus or specific peripheral nerves — interrupting pain signals from the shoulder or arm. Useful for nerve-related shoulder pain and post-surgical pain.

Relief often within 24–48 hours
Image-guided

Joint & bursa injections

Precisely guided injections into the glenohumeral joint, acromioclavicular joint, or specific bursae — treating the exact structure involved rather than a general area. Diagnostic and therapeutic in a single procedure.

Performed under image guidance at 281 Broadway
Fluoroscopy-guided

Cervical epidural injections

For arm and shoulder pain originating from nerve root compression in the cervical spine — delivering anti-inflammatory medication precisely to the affected nerve root.

Relief within 3–7 days

Not sure which is right for you?

Your first visit pinpoints the source, then your specialist recommends a plan. No referral required.

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What to expect at Hudson Medical

Our arm & shoulder pain protocol

A thorough, precision approach — identifying the exact structure causing your pain before recommending any treatment. Every injection performed under ultrasound guidance.

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Same-day appointments at 281 Broadway in Lower Manhattan. No referral required.

45–60 minute first visit

Full history, physical exam, and review of any prior MRI, X-ray, or ultrasound results.

Precise structural diagnosis

We identify the exact tendon, bursa, nerve, or joint driving your pain before recommending anything.

Your personalized treatment plan

PRP, cortisone, or nerve block — tailored to your specific diagnosis, activity level, and goals.
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Questions we hear most from patients searching for arm and shoulder pain treatment in New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

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Can shoulder pain be treated without surgery?
Yes — the majority of chronic shoulder pain patients can be treated effectively without surgery. PRP therapy, ultrasound-guided cortisone injections, and nerve blocks provide significant and lasting relief for most patients with rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, impingement, and tendinopathy. At Hudson Medical in New York City, we pursue the most conservative effective approach first.
What type of doctor treats shoulder pain in NYC?
Pain management specialists treat chronic arm and shoulder pain using ultrasound-guided injections and PRP therapy that most orthopedists don't perform as a primary approach. Hudson Medical at 281 Broadway in Lower Manhattan coordinates closely with referring physicians throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. No referral is required.
Is shoulder pain treatment covered by insurance?
Most major insurance plans cover diagnostic evaluations, cortisone injections, and nerve blocks for arm and shoulder pain. Coverage for PRP varies by plan. Hudson Medical verifies your specific coverage before your appointment — no surprises.
How long does shoulder pain treatment take to work?
Cortisone injections typically provide relief within 3 to 5 days. PRP therapy shows results over 4 to 8 weeks with continued improvement over 3 to 6 months. Nerve blocks provide relief within 24 to 48 hours. We set clear, realistic timelines at your first appointment.
Why does ultrasound guidance matter for shoulder injections?
Ultrasound guidance allows the physician to see the needle tip in real time and confirm the medication is delivered exactly where it's needed — into the correct bursa, tendon, or joint space. Without imaging guidance, injections are placed by landmarks alone and can miss the target. At Hudson Medical, all shoulder and arm injections are performed under ultrasound guidance as standard.
Where is Hudson Medical located in NYC?
Hudson Medical is at 281 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 in Lower Manhattan — accessible by subway from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and surrounding areas. Same-day appointments are frequently available. No referral required.

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Same-day appointments at 281 Broadway, Lower Manhattan. Board-certified pain specialists. Most major insurance accepted.

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