Common symptoms include:

• Persistent pain in the front, side, or back of the shoulder
• Stiffness that worsens over time or with activity
• Limited range of motion — especially with overhead movement
• Nighttime pain or difficulty sleeping on the affected side
• Slow or incomplete recovery after shoulder surgery

Common Causes

Shoulder pain treated with cryoneurolysis often stems from:

• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• Postoperative inflammation or scar tissue
• Shoulder impingement or bursitis
• Post-injury immobilization or disuse
• Entrapment or irritation of the suprascapular nerve or other sensory branches

How Cryoneurolysis Helps

Barcelona Cryo Center uses ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to precisely target the sensory nerves involved in chronic shoulder pain — especially the suprascapular nerve, which supplies the upper and back portions of the shoulder.

By applying focused cold energy to these nerves, cryoneurolysis interrupts pain signals without damaging motor function — allowing patients to regain mobility and participate more fully in physical therapy or daily life.

Key Benefits:

• Non-surgical: No incisions, sedation, or hospital stay required
• Precise and repeatable: Real-time ultrasound targeting ensures safe and accurate treatment
• Reduces inflammation-driven pain: Supports improved mobility and comfort
• Long-lasting: Results may last several months and repeat treatments are safe
• Drug-free option: Helps patients avoid chronic NSAID or opioid use

Ideal Candidates

You may be a candidate for cryoneurolysis if you:

• Have chronic or postoperative shoulder pain limiting your mobility
• Struggle with frozen shoulder that hasn’t improved with conservative therapy
• Experience persistent pain after shoulder surgery or injury
• Want a minimally invasive, nerve-sparing treatment option

Regain Comfort and Movement

Whether you’re recovering from surgery or living with frozen shoulder, cryoneurolysis offers a powerful and precise path to pain relief and restored motion — without invasive surgery or long-term medication.

Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.