06/12/2026
A large percentage of chronic shoulder pain actually originates in the neck. And if you keep treating the shoulder, you’ll keep getting the same result.
Here are 3 signs your neck is the real source:
✅ Dull, burning pain that runs from your neck down into your shoulder or upper arm — not sharp pain in the joint itself
✅ Tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arm or hand
✅ Full shoulder range of motion — you can reach overhead — but the pain is still there
If any of those fit, the problem isn’t your shoulder. And the solution isn’t more rest.
At Renew PT in Madisonville, LA, we find the actual source — and build a plan to fix it. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most major insurance. First step is a free 2-minute benefits check. #