Chiropractic Care for Alleviating Shoulder Pain
Shrug It Off With Chiropractic Care For Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is the third most common condition for which people seek treatment, preceded only by neck and back pain. So, when Daniel entered our practice looking for chiropractic care for shoulder pain, we knew just what to do.
As always, we began the appointment with a thorough assessment of his medical history and existing condition. He explained that he had been doing home improvement projects and recently began rebuilding the deck and patio in their backyard. Lifting, carrying, and holding the heavy wood planks, sawing and sanding the edges, and repetitive hammering motions were his main activities at that time.
After a particularly busy day on the deck, he woke up the next day with intense, pulsing pain in his left shoulder. He thought he may have slept on it wrong or that he “tweaked” it the day before when carrying a plank – but either way, he assumed it would go away on its own if he took some over-the-counter pain medication and kept working.
The next day, the pain was so intense and distracting that he wasn’t able to work on the deck. Fortunately, his wife convinced him to call EleVis Wellness Collective for an appointment, and we began the journey to pain relief.
Time heals wounds, but chiropractic care for shoulder pain can help you recover faster!
Daniel’s Journey With Chiropractic Care For Shoulder Pain
Pinpointing the underlying cause of your shoulder pain is essential for effective treatment. Our team of chiropractors will identify and understand the origin of your pain and design a straightforward plan to achieve the desired results.
Daniel’s shoulder pain was linked to an injury, but our chiropractors treat shoulder pain caused by many other factors and conditions, too, like:
- Osteoarthritis: The painful breakdown of cartilage in the shoulder joint that can arise after an injury or is caused by genetics.
- Tendonitis: Mobility-restricting inflammation in the tendons (thick connective tissue between muscle and bone).
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Autoimmune disease affecting the membranes surrounding this shoulder joint.
Daniel’s chiropractic assessment pointed to a rotator cuff injury as the primary cause of his shoulder pain, resulting from irritation or injury tendons around the shoulder joint due to overuse, repetitive motion, or injuries similar to Daniel’s.
After talking through Daniel’s goals for treatment and addressing the questions and concerns he had about chiropractic care, we created a personalized treatment plan to alleviate his pain and get him on the road to recovery.
- Manual Therapy: Targeted hands-on treatments designed to alleviate tension, restore mobility, and ease pain.
- Adjustments: Foundational aspect of chiropractic care that restores joint mobility and maintains the proper position of the joint by manually applying a controlled force into the spine.
- Myofascial Release: Gentle, constant massage therapy that targets the source of sore and tight muscles.
- Exercise: Prescribed movements that improve range of motion, strength, and overall function.
- Kinesio Taping: Intervention that reduces inflammation, alleviates pain, and promotes proper alignment by providing support and stability to muscles and joints.
Daniel’s condition steadily improved throughout his treatments, so he was able to resume light work on the deck while being careful not to lift heavy objects by himself. He also made significant progress in restoring his full range of motion, ensuring a more comfortable and confident approach when returning to the deck project.
Daniel continued practicing the exercises and injury prevention techniques we covered during treatment and periodically checked back in with us for upkeep.
Chiropractic Care For Shoulder Pain With EleVis Wellness Collective
We take a holistic approach to your healing and recovery process by amplifying the body’s ability to heal itself with manual adjustments that help improve recovery. Each session is tailored to your body’s individual needs with proven chiropractic techniques and therapies.
Don’t pause your projects any longer. Call us today and discover chiropractic solutions for shoulder pain relief.