What Can a Chiropractor do for Shoulder Pain?
The shoulder is one of the most mobile, and as it so happens, one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is surrounded by nerves, bursa, tendons, and other tissues that can experience or cause irritation. This leads to shoulder pain a condition that affects millions of people in the United States each year. However, there is good news when it comes to shoulder pain. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to treat painful shoulders and arms. Let’s take a quick look at how chiropractors can help alleviate the suffering that many people needlessly endure.
Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain
Take tendonitis as an example. Here, a chiropractic specialist will approach the condition using adjustments, stretching, and strengthening exercises, as well as instructing the patient on how to avoid a repeat occurrence of tendonitis. This can involve changing the way the patient performs certain tasks. This only occurs after the chiropractor has examined imaging tests, such as x-rays that are all designed to devise a treatment plan designed for each individual. In contrast, many doctors will suggest steroid injections to stop the inflammation. These corticosteroids are so damaging that they can only be used two or three times before they end up damaging the tissues of the body. The following disorders can negatively impact the shoulder:
Bursitis – Here the fluid-filled sacs that cushion our bones become inflamed causing pain and discomfort.
Dislocation – The ball of the upper arm partially or fully pops out of the socket which can be extremely painful.
Frozen Shoulder – This condition has nothing to do with low temperatures. Here, connective tissue thickens and tightens around the joint, leading to pain and stiffness in the shoulder.
Tendonitis – The rotator cuff becomes inflamed due to overuse. Many people who are active in sports are all too familiar with this condition.
Two studies out of the UK in 2010 and 2014 noted scientific evidence that chiropractic care relieves all kinds of shoulder injuries. This includes the ones listed above and many others. Let our specific chiropractor care plan give you – and your body – the balance that freedom from pain brings. Contact us today online! Patients may also choose to call (805) 380-5292 for an initial appointment with a chiropractor Thousand Oaks. We can also help with back pain relief in Thousand Oaks.
