For many patients, their doctors will likely prescribe rest and medications for a short period of
time.Long term medications are less likely to be curative and risk potential side effects.
Physiotherapy when properly applied is another well accepted option
for shoulder pain relief.
Using techniques such as manual therapy,
medical massage,
ultrasound,
stretches and exercises,
it can have a good result in many cases.
Some doctors might also recommend steroidal injections.