Commonly observed causes of shoulder pain include:
- Bursitis or tendinitis of the rotator cuff (inflammation of the shoulder joint, also called impingement syndrome, since the inflammation impinges on the ability of the shoulder to move fully)
- Frozen shoulder (restriction of joint movement by the shoulder capsule, also known as adhesive capsulitis)
- Rotator cuff tear (tearing of the shoulder tendons away from the bone). The rotator cuff refers to the group of four muscles and tendons that are responsible for moving the shoulder joint
- Shoulder dislocation and shoulder instability (repeated dislocation, which may follow the initial occurrence as a result of the weakening and tearing of shoulder ligaments)
- Synovitis (inflammation of the synovium that protects joint bones from rubbing together)
- Calcific tendinitis (calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons)
- Referred pain from the neck or elsewhere in the body
- Arthritis (wearing away of shoulder cartilage)
- Fractures
The precise nature of chiropractic treatment for shoulder
pain depends on which of the above diagnoses is made by your practitioner, but
will likely include some degree of manipulation to ensure correct spinal
alignment (especially in the neck) and improved shoulder mobility and function.
Additional measures such as heat and ice packs, stretching and strengthening
exercises, anti-inflammatory medication, rest and cortisone injections may also
be discussed. Furthermore, your chiropractor will want to look at your overall
health, diet and lifestyle to see if any improvements can be made to assist
with your healing process. Chiropractors
are specialist health care professionals who deal with shoulder pain on a daily
basis.
Signs that you should your chiropractor about your shoulder
include the following:
- Pain when carrying objects
- Shoulder pain at night and when resting
- Being unable to raise your arm
- Pain that persists beyond a few days and is unimproved by rest and painkillers
- Warmth, redness and/or swelling of the shoulder and/or fever, which may indicate infection
- Bruising around the shoulder area
About the Author:
Dr. Matt Ramirez graduated with a degree in Bachelor of
Human Biology in 2004 and received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2006.
He specializes in auto injury recovery and rehabilitation and has enhanced and
improved thousands of lives as well as treated people of all ages over the
years. He is also an expert in health and wellness, massage therapy,
chiropractic care, and more...
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