Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Shoulder Pain Doctor Near Macomb, MI Non-Surgical Care From Board-Certified Doctors
Shoulder pain is one of the leading types of chronic pain, coming in third as a reason patients seek pain management treatments after back pain and neck pain.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
What causes shoulder pain, and how can regenerative medicine help?
Shoulder pain often comes from rotator cuff tendon problems, partial tears, arthritis, bursitis, or an old injury that never fully healed. Our physicians start with an exam and imaging, then discuss non-surgical options such as PRP, bone marrow (stem cell) treatment, or prolotherapy, placed with ultrasound guidance. Results vary.
Shoulder pain is one of the leading types of chronic pain, coming in third as a reason patients seek pain management treatments after back pain and neck pain. At the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, our shoulder pain doctors understand how frustrating and difficult it can be to live with chronic shoulder pain. Our board-certified physicians work with shoulder pain patients one-on-one to find minimally invasive and medication-free treatment options to reduce pain levels and restore your range of motion. We believe in treatment pathways that address the root cause of your pain, using regenerative medicine treatments that work with your body to help heal injuries and damaged tissues that are responsible for your pain. If past treatments have yet to give you the level of pain management you deserve, keep reading to learn how the Michigan Center for Pain Management near Macomb, MI, brings modern regenerative medicine treatments for shoulder pain.
Treating the Root Cause of Shoulder Pain With Regenerative Medicine
At the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, our shoulder pain doctors near Macomb, MI believe that the best treatments for chronic pain work with your body to address the root cause of your pain levels. Our team of specialists in regenerative medicine can use treatments that address damage to the shoulder that causes chronic pain with minimally invasive and affordable treatments. If past shoulder pain treatments have left you still dealing with your shoulder pain, keep reading to learn how our center approaches shoulder pain treatment.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for Shoulder Pain
Platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP, is a type of regenerative medicine treatment that uses your body’s blood and platelets to facilitate a healing response in the body. With PRP, your blood is first drawn before being placed into a device called a centrifuge that spins the blood at a high RPM. This causes the blood platelets and plasma to separate from other components in the blood and become concentrated. This concentration of plasma and platelets is then injected back into the body at the site of injury with a minimally invasive procedure that involves little discomfort. PRP activates the body’s healing response, increasing the speed at which injuries can be healed and giving you quicker recovery times from several injuries that affect the shoulder. To plan ahead, read our guide to PRP treatment cost in Michigan.
In-House Laboratory Offers Modern Shoulder Pain Treatment
Thanks to a partnership with Greyledge Biotech, we offer an in-house regenerative medicine lab to deliver the highest possible outcomes for our Macomb patients. Most regenerative medicine clinics use a bedside centrifuge, which is fully automated. The trouble with this approach is that in the case of a shoulder injury, the shoulder pain doctor would have no control over the regenerative medicine process.
With an in-house regenerative medicine lab, we’re able to optimize each case based on a patient’s unique needs, which then should give us the best chance of having a positive outcome for our patients. Our in-house lab technicians are highly trained to optimize patient samples, which allows for a more customized preparation compared to more cookie-cutter style bedside centrifuges.
Prolotherapy As a Treatment Option for Shoulder Pain
Another option our shoulder pain doctors have when it comes to regenerative medicine treatments is prolotherapy, which is a technique where dextrose is injected to help encourage the body’s healing process to stabilize and strengthen ligaments and tendons in the shoulder. Prolotherapy is an economical option for those looking for alternatives to surgery and powerful medication. Ask a shoulder pain doctor at The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine for more information to determine if prolotherapy may be a viable option based on your needs.
Stem Cell Therapy From Board-Certified Shoulder Pain Doctors Near Macomb, MI
Stem cell therapy may be a good option for treating shoulder pain caused by several conditions and injuries. In stem cell therapy, a patient’s stem cells are harvested from the body’s bone marrow in a minimally invasive procedure that most patients find only mildly uncomfortable. Bone marrow contains mesenchymal stem cells, which are unique in the body and have the potential to regenerate into cartilage, tendons, and other tissues. This type of regenerative medicine treatment has been able to provide many patients dealing with shoulder pain caused by damage or trauma to the shoulder with an effective treatment that addresses the root cause of their pain by supporting the repair of damaged tissues and cells.
Contact the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine today to learn more about platelet-rich plasma therapy or stem cell therapy for shoulder pain.
Who May Be a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate if shoulder pain from a tendon problem, partial tear, arthritis, or old injury limits your daily activities, and rest, physical therapy, or medication have not given lasting relief.
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy and partial tears
- Shoulder arthritis, including AC joint arthritis
- Bursitis and impingement
- Lingering pain after a shoulder injury or dislocation
A complete, full-thickness rotator cuff tear or a very unstable shoulder may need a surgical opinion, and your physician will tell you if that is the case. Learn more about our shoulder pain doctors.
Conditions
Shoulder Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
Shoulder pain has many sources. Your exam and imaging determine which treatment fits.
Knee arthritis and old injuries can limit walks and stairs. An exam shows which options fit.
Shoulder symptoms can come from tendons, the joint or nerves, so diagnosis comes first.
Back discomfort does not always start in a disc. Careful evaluation guides the next step.
Hip, elbow and ankle concerns are reviewed with your history, exam and imaging.
Lingering problems after a sports injury or car accident get a full evaluation.
Neuropathy, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and more. Browse every condition we evaluate.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
In Their Words
We were amazed at how thorough the explanation of the recommended procedure was. I knew just what would happen and what I was agreeing to.
Steve G. Regenerative medicine patient
This doctor is very professional, using layman’s terms and taking his time with my parents to fully explain everything, and in answering all our questions!
Rosanna Windsor, Ontario · Family of a stem cell patient
Dr Nabity answered every question/concerns I had prior to the procedure in detail. If you leave a message for him he always calls you back himself.
Connie H. New Baltimore, MI · Stem cell patient
Excerpts from our patient testimonials.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect each patient’s own experience.
Your visit
Your Path to Treatment
Most visits follow four simple steps. Our team guides you through each one and answers questions along the way.
1. Consultation
Meet your physician, talk through your symptoms, and review your history and goals.
2. Diagnosis & Imaging
Ultrasound or other imaging helps identify the source of your pain.
3. Treatment
If regenerative treatment fits your shoulder, your physician places it precisely with ultrasound guidance and gives you a rehab plan.
4. Follow-Up
Check-ins track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Insurance & cost
Insurance, Self-Pay, and Clear Pricing
We accept many major insurance plans for consultations, testing, and many spine and joint procedures. Regenerative treatments such as PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay, so you get a clear estimate before you decide.
Usually billed to insurance
- Consultations and office visits
- EMG and nerve testing
- Epidural, facet, and SI joint injections
- Nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve stimulators
Usually self-pay
- PRP and stem cell therapy (BMAC)
- Prolotherapy
- PRP hair restoration
- Stem cell banking
Self-pay options include prompt-pay discounts, payment plans, and HSA or FSA funds for eligible expenses.
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UMR coming soon. Blue Care Network plans require a referral. Coverage varies by plan and service, so call Rochester Hills (248) 216-1008 or Grand Rapids (616) 288-1109 and we will check your benefits.
Why patients choose Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
- Board-certified physicians Every procedure is performed by a board-certified physician, not a technician.
- Image-guided precision Ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance places treatment exactly where it is needed.
- Your own cells, prepared on site Platelets and bone marrow cells are processed in our in-house lab during your visit.
- Results we track We have reported patient outcomes to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
- Clear, upfront pricing Itemized estimates before treatment, prompt-pay discounts, and payment plans.
- Physicians who teach physicians Our doctors teach orthobiologic courses and helped write national back pain guidelines.
Our physicians
Meet Your Care Team
Thomas Nabity, MD
Board-certified physician
John Santa Ana, DO
Board-certified physician
Robert Farhat, DO
Board-certified physician
Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Board-certified physician
John Steele, MD
Board-certified physician
Christopher Hannasch, DO
Board-certified physician
Credentials & memberships
Training You Can Look Up
Board certification shows a physician completed specialty training and passed independent exams. Our physicians go further, with added certifications and memberships in orthobiologics, musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic medicine. Each program is run by an independent organization, so you can see exactly what it requires.
PM&R Board Certification
Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the specialty focused on restoring function.
Pain Medicine Board Certification
Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.
IOF Certification Courses
Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.
IOF Instructors & Training Hub
Our physicians teach other doctors as IOF instructors, and our Rochester Hills clinic hosts training.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, the imaging used to guide our treatments.
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine, the specialty behind EMG and nerve testing.
American Academy of PM&R
The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.
Interventional Pain (ASIPP)
A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.
Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.
DataBiologics Registry
We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.
Patient stories
Hear From Our Patients
Patients describe their own experiences with care at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Individual results vary.
Patient Testimonial
Patient Testimonial
FAQ
Shoulder Pain Questions
Answers to common questions from Macomb patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
What causes shoulder pain?
Common causes include rotator cuff tendinopathy and tears, arthritis, bursitis, impingement, and old injuries that never fully healed.
Can PRP help a rotator cuff injury?
PRP may help some patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy or partial tears, especially alongside rehab. Results vary.
Do I need an MRI first?
Not always. Your physician may use an exam, X-rays, or diagnostic ultrasound, and will tell you if an MRI is needed.
Can regenerative treatment help me avoid shoulder surgery?
For some patients it may. A complete tear or an unstable shoulder may still need surgery, and your physician will be honest about which applies.
Are shoulder injections image-guided?
Yes. Our physicians use ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to place treatment precisely.
How long is recovery?
Most patients return to light activity soon after treatment, then follow a gradual rehab plan over several weeks.
Does insurance cover regenerative shoulder treatment?
Regenerative treatments are usually self-pay. Some conventional joint injections can be billed to insurance.
Do you treat shoulder pain in Grand Rapids?
Yes. Shoulder care is available at both our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids offices.
Where are your offices?
Rochester Hills: 355 Barclay Cir, Suite A, (248) 216-1008. Grand Rapids: 1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221, (616) 288-1109.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (248) 216-1008 for Rochester Hills or (616) 288-1109 for Grand Rapids, or use the short form on this page.
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Our locations
Visit Our Michigan Clinics
Rochester Hills Clinic
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Grand Rapids Clinic
1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Areas we serve
Shoulder Pain Care Near You
Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.
