SHOULDER
PAIN
Varying causes triggers
shoulder pain and stiffness. Your chiropractor will evaluate
your particular shoulder problem before recommending and individualized
treatment program. Treatment begins with gentle shoulder manipulation.
This helps to reduce inflammation of the bursa and tendons,
disperse fluid buildup, break adhesions and increase mobility.
Spinal adjustments may also be used. One example is rotator
cuff injury. One or more of the 4 rotator cuff tendons that
hold your arm in place cane be inflamed or torn by injury.
What can a chiropractor do? To help find the cause of your
pain and stiffness, you and your chiropractor discuss your
symptoms, any prior injuries, your health history, and your
lifestyle, including work and leisure activities. Physical,
orthopedic and neurological tests can help reveal the condition
of a joint. Static motion palpation tests check for tenderness,
pain, swelling and restricted range of motion. If needed,
other tests, such as x-rays may be done to show detailed images
of muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue. Accurate diagnosis
requires a medical history and examination along with a course
of treatment. The Chiropractor will work on fixing it through
gentle joint Mobilization, Massage, Exercise, and different
physical therapy Modalities. Your Chiropractor will work on
the cause and not just cover it up with medication. This will
prevent further damage and arthritis to the shoulder and make
your shoulder feel great and strong again.
