Still Struggling with Shoulder Pain? Explore Your Nonsurgical Options
Dec 09, 2025
Whether it’s keeping you up at night or limiting your everyday activities, such as reaching, lifting, or driving, shoulder pain doesn’t just go away on its own.
At Coastal Regenerative Orthopedics & Wellness Center in San Diego, California, Ronald S. Cohen, MD, and the team understand how frustrating it can be to live with persistent shoulder pain.
Fortunately, surgery isn’t the only path to relief.
Not all shoulder pain is the same, which means the treatment shouldn’t be either. You might be dealing with a rotator cuff tear, tendinitis, arthritis, or inflammation from overuse.
Dr. Cohen completes a detailed physical exam, including advanced imaging such as ultrasound, and a whole-body functional assessment to uncover the true source of your pain and customize a treatment plan.
For many people, conservative care like physical therapy, rest, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories may be enough. But when those options don’t work, or if you’re looking to avoid the downtime and risks of surgery, regenerative medicine may be the next best step.
Dr. Cohen offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and Regenexx® regenerative procedures. These treatments use your healing cells, which we concentrate and inject directly into your injured tissues to support repair and reduce inflammation.
Unlike surgery, regenerative treatments don’t require long recovery periods or general anesthesia. Individuals often return to normal activities within days of treatment.
More importantly, these treatments aim to heal tissue and improve function, rather than just masking symptoms or cutting into the joint.
For many people, PRP and Regenexx therapies offer meaningful, lasting relief from chronic shoulder pain — without needing surgery.
Dr. Cohen takes the time to understand your history, daily habits, and activity goals — whether you're trying to get back to sports, work, or simply pain-free movement. This whole-body approach ensures that every treatment supports long-term healing.
From the first consultation to any advanced regenerative procedures you may need, our team provides a clear plan focused on helping you feel better, move better, and avoid unnecessary surgery whenever possible.
You don’t have to live with pain or rush into surgery. The team at Coastal Regenerative Orthopedics & Wellness Center is here to help you explore safe, effective nonsurgical options that fit your needs and goals.
If shoulder pain is holding you back, call the office or request an appointment online to see what regenerative care can do for you.