Understand your shoulder concerns
Dr. Cordima checks shoulder movement, strength, and the rotator cuff. He also examines your neck, posture, shoulder blade, and upper-back movement to better understand where the pain may be coming from.
NON-SURGICAL SHOULDER CARE · SOMERVILLE, MA
Shoulder Pain Relief in Somerville, MA
Shoulder pain can make reaching a shelf, getting dressed, or sleeping comfortably a challenge. At our Somerville office, your evaluation starts with the movements that hurt and the activities you want to get back to.
Dr. Cordima reviews your symptoms, previous care, and shoulder movement to explain whether our non-surgical approach may fit your needs. Bring any available imaging reports and the questions you want answered.
Start with a conversation about your concerns and next steps.
YOUR STORY MATTERS
Let’s talk about your shoulder.
Your shoulder concerns deserve more than a quick answer. Meet Dr. Cordima and learn what to expect from a personal evaluation.
Serving Somerville and welcoming patients from Greater Boston and the North Shore.
Shoulder pain with reaching, lifting, or sleeping.
Patients often tell Dr. Cordima, ‘I can’t reach behind my back,’ or ‘It wakes me up when I roll onto it.’
- Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
- Discomfort lying on your shoulder at night
- Stiffness that limits how far you can move your arm
- Weakness or pain when lifting and carrying
- Difficulty getting dressed or fastening a seat belt
- Shoulder pain that keeps returning
You may have been told you have frozen shoulder, a rotator cuff injury, tendonitis, bursitis, or shoulder arthritis. Or you may be looking for your first answers. Your history and examination help us understand which next steps fit your needs.
OUR APPROACH & YOUR FIRST VISIT01 02 03
Less pain. Easier movement. Clear next steps.
The goal is personal: reaching with less discomfort, sleeping more comfortably, and getting back to what you enjoy. Your first visit helps us understand your shoulder concerns and whether care here may be right for you.
Review your findings and options
Dr. Cordima explains your findings, whether non-surgical care here may be appropriate, and the recommendations and costs before you decide. If another evaluation is needed, he’ll explain the next step.
Build around your goals
Whether you want to lift a grandchild, reach a cabinet, or enjoy your favorite activity, what matters to you helps guide an appropriate care plan.
Bring any available imaging reports and a list of treatments you’ve already tried. Not every patient is a candidate, and results vary.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Let’s talk about getting you back to the life you miss.
Tell us what’s been bothering you, ask your questions, and get a clear understanding of your options.
Dr. Cordima will listen, evaluate your concerns, and explain whether care here may help—or recommend another next step.
Learn before your visit.
Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder
When reaching, dressing, or sleeping hurts. Understand your shoulder and your options.
Read the Free Guide
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SHOULDER
What is your shoulder keeping you from doing?
Find a starting point for your shoulder evaluation.
Three quick questions about your shoulder concerns, daily activities, and previous care. Choose one main concern, then select all that apply on the next two questions.
A starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis.YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
Your shoulder care questions, answered.
Get clear answers and take the next step toward the life you miss.
Schedule Your First VisitOr call (617) 629-2600.
Can I come in if I have frozen shoulder or a rotator cuff injury?
Yes. Bring any available imaging reports and details of previous care. Your diagnosis alone does not determine whether you are a candidate. Dr. Cordima will review your history and examination and discuss appropriate options.
What if I have already tried injections, exercises, or physical therapy?
Tell us what you have tried, what helped, and what did not. That history helps guide your evaluation. An evaluation does not commit you to a treatment program.
Will I need X-rays?
Dr. Cordima will decide whether X-rays are needed based on your history and examination. Bring existing imaging reports if you have them.
Will I feel better right away?
We cannot promise immediate relief or a specific recovery timeline. Your response depends on your condition and the care recommended after your examination.
Can non-surgical care replace shoulder surgery?
Sometimes non-surgical care is appropriate, but it does not replace surgery in every case. Some shoulder injuries need an orthopedic evaluation. Dr. Cordima will explain whether care here fits your findings and discuss when another evaluation is needed.
How do I book my visit?
Use the Book a New Patient Visit button or call (617) 629-2600. Our office is at 707 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144.
Can I discuss shoulder impingement, tendonitis, or bursitis?
Yes. Tell Dr. Cordima about your diagnosis, pain with reaching or lifting, and any previous care. Bring available reports. Your examination helps guide the next step; you can also read our shoulder pain and frozen shoulder guide.
Can I schedule an evaluation if shoulder pain bothers me at night or when reaching overhead?
Yes. Tell Dr. Cordima which positions and movements cause trouble, how your sleep is affected, and whether there was an injury. Night discomfort, limited movement, and a previous diagnosis are useful parts of your history, but they do not establish the cause on their own. Your examination guides the next step.
Why do you check my neck when my shoulder hurts?
Pain felt in the shoulder can sometimes come from the neck. Checking both helps Dr. Cordima understand your symptoms and choose appropriate next steps.
Let’s talk about what your shoulder is keeping you from doing.
Start with a personal evaluation at Cordima Chiropractic Center.
For an overview of care available at our office, explore our services. You can also learn about laser therapy. Your evaluation guides which options may be appropriate.