Reach for the sky. Wave to a friend. Swim in the pool. Remove canned goods from the top pantry shelf. As a person with constant shoulder pain, you know that doing those simple tasks are difficult if not impossible.

The shoulder is a well-used joint that can experience inflammation, injury and arthritis. Athletes often experience tendonitis or rotator cuff injuries. But you can't diagnose a shoulder problem yourself. What seems to be a minor irritation could lead to a serious problem if left unresolved.

The orthopedic surgeons at the Citrus Memorial Orthopedic Center will correctly diagnose your shoulder problems, explain fully your situation, provide options, and prescribe the treatment that will work for you. Treatment can be as simple as taking anti-inflammatory medications, applying ice at the appropriate times and physical therapy. Cortisone injections also can offer relief. Finally, when these options are not valid, arthroscopic and other surgical interventions, including shoulder replacement surgery and rotator cuff repair can be the best solution to correct more serious problems.

Scheduling an evaluation

To get you back to using your shoulders as they were intended, contact the Citrus Memorial Health System Physician Referral Line at (352) 637-3337 or call one of our orthopedic surgeons.