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    Shoulder Pain Treatment Without Surgery in Marbella

    The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, making it particularly vulnerable to injury and degeneration. Chronic shoulder pain - whether from a rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder, tendonitis or arthritis - can significantly impact daily life, from sleeping comfortably to basic overhead movement.

    At CellOrtho Marbella, we offer non-surgical orthobiologic treatments for a wide range of shoulder conditions. Many patients come to us after being told that surgery, cortisone injections or prolonged physiotherapy are their only options. For many, a regenerative approach can provide meaningful and lasting relief without the risks and recovery time of surgery.

    Doctor examining patient's shoulder at CellOrtho Marbella clinic

    Rotator Cuff Injury

    Tendon Tears & Tendinopathy

    The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder and enable rotation and lifting. Tears, chronic degeneration or tendinopathy can cause significant pain, weakness and restricted movement - especially when lifting the arm overhead or reaching behind the back. PRP therapy has been studied for rotator cuff conditions, with some evidence supporting a role in reducing pain; suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, and it should not be presented as a proven way to prevent surgery or as a substitute for surgery when indicated.

    Frozen Shoulder

    Adhesive Capsulitis

    Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) involves a gradual stiffening and tightening of the shoulder joint capsule, severely limiting range of motion and causing persistent pain. It typically progresses through three stages - freezing, frozen and thawing - and can take months or years to resolve without effective treatment. Regenerative treatments can help reduce inflammation associated with the condition; their effect on the recovery timeline is not well established and depends on the individual case.

    Shoulder Impingement

    Subacromial Impingement

    Shoulder impingement occurs when tendons or the bursa in the shoulder become compressed during arm movements, causing pain - particularly when reaching overhead or behind the back. It is a common cause of chronic shoulder pain in both active and sedentary individuals. Orthobiologic treatments can help reduce inflammation and may support comfortable range of motion, depending on the individual case.

    Shoulder Arthritis

    Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

    Degeneration of the cartilage in the shoulder joint leads to pain, grinding sensations and a progressive loss of mobility. Shoulder osteoarthritis can develop through wear-and-tear over time or follow a previous injury. For patients exploring non-surgical options, PRP therapy may help reduce the inflammatory response associated with symptoms; its effect on cartilage health is not well established.

    Labral Tears

    SLAP Lesions

    Damage to the labrum - the ring of cartilage surrounding the shoulder socket - can cause deep aching, instability and clicking sensations. SLAP tears are common in overhead athletes, throwing sports and following shoulder dislocations. Regenerative treatments may help reduce pain in some patients. Non-surgical options may be considered after assessment. PRP should not be presented as a proven way to prevent surgery or as a substitute for surgery when indicated.

    Bursitis

    Subacromial Bursitis

    Subacromial bursitis involves inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the shoulder joint, causing localised pain, tenderness and restricted movement. It is often associated with shoulder impingement or overuse injuries. PRP therapy may help modulate the inflammatory response and support recovery, depending on the individual case.

    Frozen Shoulder Treatment Without Surgery

    Frozen shoulder is one of the most common shoulder conditions we treat at CellOrtho Marbella. Non-surgical regenerative treatment is one option some patients explore, with outcomes varying by individual case.

    Traditional management of frozen shoulder often involves prolonged physiotherapy, corticosteroid injections (which have anti-inflammatory effects) or manipulation under anaesthetic. PRP therapy may help reduce inflammation associated with the condition; its effect on the duration of the frozen phase is not well established.

    Many of our patients with frozen shoulder have experienced meaningful improvement in pain and range of motion following a course of regenerative treatment. Suitability is always assessed through a medical consultation.

    Shoulder Pain Treatment at CellOrtho Marbella

    CellOrtho treats shoulder pain patients from across Europe at our clinic in Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. We regularly see patients from the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands who are seeking effective non-surgical shoulder treatment abroad.

    All treatments are performed by Dr. Arvin Yarollahi, a specialist in orthopaedics, sports medicine and regenerative medicine, licensed in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Spain. Treatment protocols are tailored to the individual - combining our orthobiologic treatment depending on the condition, its severity and the patient's goals.

    We offer a free video consultation so you can discuss your shoulder condition with our medical team before committing to travel or treatment.

    Our Treatment Options

    At CellOrtho Marbella, we offer a non-surgical regenerative treatment option that may be considered following an individual assessment.

    PRP Therapy (Platelet Rich Plasma)

    The most established orthobiologic treatment for shoulder conditions. Uses concentrated platelets and growth factors from your own blood to help reduce inflammation and relieve shoulder pain. Suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, including for rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder and shoulder tendonitis.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about this treatment

    Yes - for many patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder or shoulder osteoarthritis, non-surgical orthobiologic treatments can provide significant relief and restore function without the need for surgery. Suitability depends on the condition, its severity and the degree of tissue damage, and is determined through a medical assessment.

    PRP therapy is used at CellOrtho for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). It may help reduce inflammation associated with the condition and support recovery. Whether it works better than conventional approaches such as cortisone injections or physiotherapy has not been established, and suitability depends on individual assessment.

    PRP therapy has been studied for rotator cuff injuries, with some evidence supporting a role in reducing pain. Most of this evidence relates to PRP used during surgical rotator cuff repair rather than stand-alone injections, so results should not be assumed to transfer directly. For more significant tears or chronic tendinopathy, suitability is assessed individually.

    Most patients require between 1 and 3 sessions depending on the condition and its severity. Your treating physician will recommend an appropriate protocol following a full medical assessment. Some patients receive a single session, while others are recommended a course of additional sessions based on their condition.

    Response and timing vary by diagnosis and individual. Improvement, if it occurs, may develop over weeks or months; some patients do not experience meaningful benefit. Your clinician will discuss expectations and follow-up.

    PRP therapy has been used for tendon conditions including shoulder tendonitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy and subacromial bursitis. The concentrated growth factors in PRP may help reduce inflammation associated with tendinitis symptoms; suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis.

    Yes. CellOrtho regularly treats patients from across Europe for shoulder conditions. We offer a free video consultation so you can discuss your case with our medical team before travelling to Marbella.

    Other conditions we treat: Back Pain · Neck Pain · Elbow Pain · Hand & Wrist Pain · Hip Pain · Knee Pain · Foot & Ankle Pain

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    Medically reviewed by Dr. Arvin Yarollahi, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialist. Last reviewed .