Common Causes for Shoulder Pain
There are a lot of reasons you might experience shoulder pain. Some of the common reasons we see shoulder pain issues include:
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain. A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach your shoulder blade to your upper arm bone. These muscles and tendons help lift your arm. When these muscles and tendons are injured, it can cause pain and difficulty lifting your arm.
Chiropractic care can help relieve the pain and inflammation associated with rotator cuff injuries. Our team will work to restore range of motion and improve mobility in this area. In many cases, this can provide relief from shoulder pain.
Bursitis
Bursitis is another common cause of shoulder pain. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion and lubricate your joints. When these sacs become inflamed, it can cause pain and difficulty moving your joint.
Chiropractic care can help to reduce inflammation and improve mobility in this area. In many cases, this can provide relief from shoulder pain.
Arthritis is a condition that makes joints and muscles hurt. It can be hard to move the joint and it might feel like the joint is not made right. There are many different types of arthritis, but one of them is called “osteoarthritis”.
Osteoarthritis means that your cartilage isn’t working well anymore. Cartilage is a part of your body that helps move your joints. In osteoarthritis, this cartilage gets worn away over time and can lead to pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the joint.
Chiropractic care can help with this type of arthritis by improving blood flow to the area and reducing inflammation in the tissue around the joint which helps reduce pain for people with osteoarthritis.
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon. This can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the tendon. Tendonitis is often caused by overuse of the tendon or by repetitive motions.
Chiropractic care can help to reduce inflammation and improve mobility in the area. In many cases, this can provide relief from shoulder pain.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is when your joint does not work well. It can be really hard for you to move. Sometimes it feels like the bone that lets your arm go up and down is not right anymore. Chiropractic care can help with this problem by giving you better blood flow and making it less painful.
How Chiropractors Treat Shoulder Pain
Shoulders are one of the most used joints in your body, and having pain or discomfort there is a common problem.
Our Chiropractic team will often use a variety of techniques to help relieve shoulder pain. This may include spinal adjustments, manipulation, massage, and ice/heat therapy. In some cases, they may also recommend exercises or stretches to help you improve your range of motion and reduce your discomfort.
Since the spine protects the nervous system and our overall body alignment, chiropractors often look at the spine first when diagnosing shoulder pain. We will complete a full examination and take a medical history to determine the root cause of your shoulder pain. In many cases, chiropractic care can provide relief from shoulder pain.
Chiropractors can offer holistic treatments for shoulder pain and help you avoid medication and surgeries for dealing with your shoulder pain issues. Chiropractic adjustments help to restore movement and improve nerve communication. This, in turn, helps the body to function at its best and reduce inflammation and pain.
If you are experiencing shoulder pain, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible before it manifests into more serious issues.
Living in pain is a choice! Chiropractic care can help alleviate your shoulder pain and get you back to living a pain-free life.
If you are experiencing shoulder pain, call our office today to schedule a consultation with one of our chiropractors. We would be happy to help you get relief from your pain and improve your mobility.
