Shoulder Pain Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam (李文鉴医生)
Consultant Pain Specialist, Singapore Paincare Center
Dr Bernard Lee is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. With over 20 years of clinical practice, he developed the Painostic®️ approach to guide evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures. Alongside his patient care, he trains the next generation of doctors in interventional techniques for chronic pain and orthopaedic conditions.
Shoulder Pain Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam
(李文鉴医生)
Consultant Pain Specialist, Singapore Paincare Center
Dr Bernard Lee is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. With over 20 years of clinical practice, he developed the Painostic®️ approach to guide evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures. Alongside his patient care, he trains the next generation of doctors in interventional techniques for chronic pain and orthopaedic conditions.
If you are experiencing persistent shoulder pain that does not improve with rest, physiotherapy, or medication, the underlying cause may be more complex than a simple muscle strain. Shoulder pain can arise from tendons, joints, nerves, or surrounding muscles, and effective treatment depends on identifying the real source of pain.
A shoulder pain specialist focuses on accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment, especially for patients with recurring, severe, or unexplained shoulder pain.
When Should You See a Shoulder Pain Specialist?
You should consider seeing a shoulder pain specialist if you experience:
- Shoulder pain lasting more than 2–3 weeks
- Pain that worsens at night or occurs at rest
- Stiffness or reduced range of motion
- Difficulty lifting or rotating the arm
- Pain that persists despite physiotherapy or medication
- Recurrent shoulder pain after an injury
- Shoulder pain that radiates to the neck, arm, or upper back
These features often suggest deeper structural or nerve-related causes that require specialist evaluation rather than general treatment alone. Early assessment helps prevent progression of the condition and reduces the risk of long-term stiffness or disability.
A Message About Shoulder Pain From Our Pain Specialist
“In our clinical practice, shoulder pain is often the result of strain, overuse, or poor movement patterns. While it may start as a mild ache, delaying treatment can lead to stiffness or limited movement, and in some cases, a frozen shoulder.
It’s a common misconception that shoulder pain is always caused by bone spurs. In reality, even minor soft-tissue injuries or nerve irritation can trigger ongoing discomfort.
At Singapore Paincare, we conduct a thorough assessment to identify the root source of your shoulder pain and design a personalised, minimally invasive treatment plan tailored to your condition. We aim to restore shoulder function, relieve discomfort, and help you return to your daily activities with confidence.”
Common Shoulder Conditions Treated by a Shoulder Pain Specialist
Shoulder rotator cuff tear or injury
Overuse or trauma affecting the tendons that stabilise the joint
Inflammation or irritation of the rotator cuff tendons, often caused by repetitive overhead activity or strain, leading to pain when lifting or rotating the arm
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Tightening of the shoulder capsule that leads to stiffness and limited movement
Degeneration of joint cartilage that causes chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility
Over stretching or tearing of the shoulder ligaments due to sudden impact, fall, or excessive force
Nerve compression or muscle spasm around the cervical spine area that can mimic shoulder pain
Because different conditions can produce similar symptoms, proper diagnosis is essential before treatment is selected.
Our Pain Specialist
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam (李文鉴医生)
More than 20 years of experiences in treating pain
Dr Bernard Lee is a consultant pain specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience treating acute and chronic shoulder pain. He is the founder of Singapore Paincare and has extensive expertise in managing complex shoulder conditions using minimally invasive, image-guided techniques.
Rather than focusing solely on scan findings, Dr Bernard Lee assesses how the shoulder joint, muscles, ligaments, and nerves interact to produce pain. This approach is especially valuable for patients whose symptoms do not match imaging results or who have not improved with standard treatments.
What Shoulder Pain Treatments Are Available at Singapore Paincare?
At Singapore Paincare, our shoulder pain treatment focuses on relieving pain at its source while restoring healthy movement. Our minimally invasive approach uses advanced imaging guidance to target inflamed tissues, irritated nerves, or joint problems that contribute to shoulder discomfort. Treatment options are tailored to each patient’s condition, activity level, and recovery goals.
Myospan Injection
Myospan injections target muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves to break the pain cycle, reduce inflammation, and improve healing. Depending on the painful condition, different injections may be utilised to either remove the pain generator or stop the pain signals. Myospan treatments include:
- Coreflex injections
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Prolotherapy
- Intra-Articular Injections
- Myofascial Pain injections
- Peripheral Nerve Block
Neurospan
Neurospan treatments target spinal causes of shoulder-related pain such as slipped cervical discs, bone spurs, and nerve compressions. These procedures help decompress affected nerves, release scarred tissues, and reduce nerve sensitivity by addressing the underlying spinal source rather than the shoulder itself. Depending on the condition, different Neurospan options may be used to free impinged nerves or reduce pain transmission. Neurospan treatments include:
- Neuroplasty
- Nucleoplasty
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Pulsed Radio Frequency
- Spinal Cord Stimulator
- Epidural Analgesia
