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Treatment for Shoulder Problems

Treatment of Shoulder Problems

Specific treatment of shoulder problems will be determined by your physician based on:

  • Your age, overall health, and medical history
  • Extent of the condition
  • Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
  • Expectations for the course of the condition
  • Your opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

  • Activity modification
  • Rest
  • Physical therapy
  • Medications
  • Surgery

Condition Spotlight

Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery Play Video | 18:57
Shoulder Surgery: A Patient's Perspective
Shoulder Surgery: A Patient's Perspective Play Video | 4:53

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Open Trials

Clinics for Treatments