Chiropractic Care Can Help You Deal with Your Shoulder Pain

Doctors of chiropractic are well known for treating problems in the back, spine, and neck. Chiropractic care is also beneficial in treating pain associated with the shoulders and extremities. Chiropractors are highly trained in a variety of treatments that are effective in treating shoulder pain and relief of shoulder pain.

Sometimes, people think that  living with joint pain is just part of getting older, but chiropractic care should be a first choice when you’re considering what it takes to get well. A greater part of professional teams such as the Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Hockey League, have at least one chiropractor on their healthcare staff. 

Chiropractic care can be extremely beneficial in treating shoulder pain.  Some of the most common types of shoulder pain include:

• Dislocated shoulder
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Rotator cuff Injury
• Shoulder bursae
• Strains & sprains
• Tendonitis

It’s easy to see why professional sports teams would need this kind of care on the field, but everyday people also encounter these types of injuries.

Chiropractic Care and Your Shoulder 

The shoulder joint has three bones that form a ball-and-socket surrounded by a connective tissue casing. The ball-and-socket joint allows the shoulder to be the most movable joint in the body.

Having so much mobility comes at a price since the shoulder joint sometimes lacks solidity, leading to injury and discomfort.

Frozen Shoulder and Chiropractic Care

Frozen shoulder occurs when the capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint. It’s an extremely painful condition faced by our patients. In addition to being very painful, it can also be disabling and debilitating.

Simple activities such as brushing your hair or putting on a shirt can be a painful ordeal. Without the correct treatment and intervention, frozen shoulder pain can persist for years.

Frozen shoulder pain usually occurs in or around the shoulder from its joints and surrounding soft tissues. Some cases can also be related to an irritation of the joints and nerves in the lower neck and/or the  upper back (thoracic spine). Notwithstanding where the origin is located, extreme pain is the most common reason for consulting a healthcare provider..

In frozen shoulder, pain is linked with the pronounced restriction of movement. When shoulder pain has its origins in the back and spinal area, chiropractic care can be highly successful in treating shoulder pain and shoulder pain relief.

Rotator Cuff Pain

One shoulder problem familiar to many sports related injuries and activities such as heavy construction or an occupation with assertive arm movements is a rotator cuff disorder, which may affect one or more portions of the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, keeping the upper arm bone within the shoulder socket. Rotator cuff disorders can be associated with instability of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, caused by excessive overloading, and muscle imbalance or degeneration associated with aging.

Who is at Risk of Suffering from Shoulder Pain?

Risk factors for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) include females, those in the older age category, surgery, shoulder trauma, diabetes, stroke, cardiorespiratory disorders, and thyroid disease. Arthritis of the glenohumeral joint might occur with aging and can result in extreme pain or contribute to other shoulder dysfunction. Shoulder pain can also be referred from other sites, in particular the cervical spine or even the first rib. 

Chiropractic Care for Your Sore Shoulder

Chiropractors are highly skilled in a range of interventions for effective shoulder pain treatment and shoulder pain relief. Regardless of your particular shoulder issue, your chiropractor will begin with a targeted examination that determines where the source of the pain begins. Although shoulder pain is usually due to an irritation of the tissues near the shoulder, dysfunction in the cervical or thoracic spine can also contribute to the problem.

These areas will all be skillfully examined to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Your chiropractor will want to make sure the care plan focuses on the source of injury or pain.

After a diagnosis of the specific physical cause, chiropractic care for shoulder pain can begin. While relief typically begins after the first manual adjustment, a specific number of chiropractic visits may be needed to ensure your shoulder pain issue is completely resolved.

Achieving Your Best Possible Outcome

It’s a good idea to take care of yourself during the process of healing from a shoulder injury. Here’s what you can do at home for good shoulder health:

• Always carry things close to your body vs. carrying them in an outstretched way
• Avoid lifting your arms repeatedly over your head
• Avoid sleeping on the same side of your body every night
• Do shoulder stretching throughout your day
• Don’t carry a heavy bag on just one shoulder – distribute the weight in a backpack that can be involve both shoulders
• Take breaks when doing repetitive activities
• Use good posture while sitting

People often think that  living with extremity or joint pain is just the way it is when you are aging, but for many, chiropractic care can be a smart, first option in getting better. It’s not a coincidence that the great majority of major league teams have at least one chiropractor on their healthcare staff.

Texas Spine & Sports Therapy Center in Austin Will Treat What Ails You

Texas Spine & Sports Therapy Center treats patients in Austin and the surrounding area. Our goal is to provide chiropractic care and solutions for a better, more productive life for our patients. We have a team of professionals that can offer holistic healthcare treatments to patients in the Texas Hill Country area. Our clinic can provide you with a wide range of services in one convenient, comfortable office. By accessing our treatments and services, you could find relief from the pain and inflammation that can drastically compromise your quality of life. Please review our services and contact us to schedule an appointment with our team today by calling (512) 806-0015 or contact us online.