Shoulder pain is no laughing matter. Chiropractic care can help!
Many people are surprised to hear that chiropractors treat shoulder pain, whether it’s from a sports injury or due to everyday activities.
Even though the shoulder isn’t technically a part of the spine, the nerve supply that begins in the brain and spinal cord also goes out to the shoulders.
Therefore, when shoulder pain is present, it’s very important to examine the biomechanics of the neck and back, as well as the shoulder itself.
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
We often hear about this dreaded shoulder injury, particularly in the world of sports. The rotator cuff is composed of four distinct muscles:
- Infraspinatus
- Subscapularis
- Supraspinatus
- Teres minor
While undergoing our gentle examination procedure, we do an analysis to test the integrity of each of these muscles, as well as evaluating the joint itself. It’s important to know
- How the joint is moving
- The full range of motion the joint is capable of
- What activities increase the pain intensity
- If and where the joint is misaligned
Don’t Wait for a Chronic Problem to Develop
The longer you leave a problem untreated, the more difficult it can be to overcome. This is true in life as well as with shoulder pain! We urge you not to be one of those who just swallows a pill to quiet the pain of a bad shoulder.
Once the cause of the pain is addressed, painkillers are no longer needed, and a chronic issue is avoided.
We’ve had a successful history of treating this common problem. Let us know if we can help! (508) 425-3304