Shoulder problem

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Shoulder joint pain is common because the joint is a complex one. A chiropractor has a detailed knowledge of how this area all fits together and can make an assessment of whether things are moving properly and provide effective treatment that will alleviate pain.

How Can A Chiropractor Help Me With Shoulder Pain?

A chiropractor will look more closely at what is causing your shoulder pain. We will investigate further than just your mechanical (musculoskeletal) system and check your neurological system to find the root cause of your shoulder pain. We will evaluate your neurological system in conjunction with the musculoskeletal system, as your neurological system controls every function of your body. Skipping this step may only relieve your pain over the short term.

Shoulder pain can be a result of trauma from sports injuries or other accidents, a sedentary lifestyle, postural issues or repetitive movement over a period of time (such as writing, texting or operating a computer mouse).
Chiropractors are trained to seek out the root of the issue. Often the “symptoms” are just the body’s way of informing us that there is something wrong.

Shoulder Pain Treatment

Treatment will vary depending on the cause of your pain. Chiropractors have many methods available, including:

Manipulation or adjustments
Dry needling/ Medical acupuncture
Massage
Muscle release techniques
Trigger point therapy (which is a technique for getting a frozen muscle to release itself)

A chiropractor will also include advice and guidance on lifestyle changes and will incorporate strengthening exercises and stretching into your treatment sessions.

Interesting Facts About Shoulder Pain

We treat any of the following problems and symptoms:

Sharp, stabbing or shooting pain
Dull aches
Pins and needles
Restrictions
Stiffness
Trapped nerve in neck
Referral pain from the neck

Neck or shoulder trauma
Rotator cuff issues
Labrum issues
Overuse or repetitive strain injuries(RSI)
Dislocated shoulder
Shoulder mobility issues
Bursitis

	Shoulder pain is very common and affect anyone, not just athletes
	They are the most commonly injured joints in the body
	Often the rotator cuff muscles are affected
	Joint with the greatest range of motion but the least stability, therefore is more susceptible to strain, repetition injuries and ageing

	Injuries are highly treatable (without surgery) if addressed early
	Goals in treatment are: reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, strengthen muscle memory and improve range of motion
	People with shoulder pain often avoid seeking prompt attention, making it worse and less amenable to non-surgical treatments