Shoulder pain can be debilitating and limiting, preventing you from carrying out daily activities such as reaching for objects, lifting weights or even sleeping comfortably. The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body, but this mobility also makes it more susceptible to injury and pain. In this blog post, we will discuss the common causes of shoulder pain, the symptoms and how chiropractic care can help alleviate your pain.
The shoulder is a complex joint that consists of several bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is responsible for the movements of the arm, such as rotation, flexion, and extension. Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, overuse, and age-related wear and tear. The significance of shoulder pain lies in the fact that it can limit your range of motion, affect your daily activities and decrease your overall quality of life.
Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, overuse, and injury. Poor posture can cause tension and stress on the muscles and tendons in the shoulder, leading to pain and discomfort.
BURSITIS
Bursitis is a common cause of shoulder pain that occurs when the bursae, small sacs of fluid that cushion the joints, become inflamed. Causes of bursitis can include overuse, injury, infection or narrowing within the joint space under the collar bone. Symptoms of bursitis can include pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. Chiropractic care can help alleviate pain and inflammation caused by bursitis through soft tissue therapy and other modalities as well as reduce the build up of pressure secondary to poor posture
IMPINGEMENT
Impingement is another common cause of shoulder pain that occurs when the tendons in the shoulder become pinched or compressed. Causes of impingement can include poor posture, overuse, and injury. Symptoms of impingement can include pain, weakness, and decreased range of motion. Chiropractic care can help alleviate pain and improve joint function through spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy.
Overuse of the shoulder joint, such as in athletes or manual laborers, can also lead to pain and inflammation. Injury, such as a rotator cuff tear or dislocation, can cause severe and sudden pain and require immediate medical attention.
The symptoms of shoulder pain can vary from person to person, but common symptoms include pain, stiffness, weakness, and decreased range of motion.
Chiropractic care is an effective treatment option for shoulder pain. Chiropractors use non-invasive techniques to alleviate pain and improve joint function. They may use spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and other modalities to relieve pain and improve mobility as well as posture.
Maintaining good posture, such as sitting up straight and keeping your shoulders back, can help prevent shoulder pain. Additionally, maintaining shoulder mobility through stretching and exercise can also help prevent shoulder pain and injury.
Preventing shoulder pain through chiropractic care involves maintaining good posture, practicing regular exercise, and receiving routine chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractic care can help reduce tension and stress on the muscles and tendons of the shoulder, leading to decreased pain and improved mobility. Additionally, practicing regular exercise and stretches can help improve shoulder mobility and prevent future injury.
Shoulder pain can be a debilitating and limiting condition, but chiropractic care can help alleviate pain and improve joint function. Understanding the common causes of shoulder pain, maintaining good posture, and practicing regular exercise and stretches can help prevent future injury. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, contact a chiropractor today to learn more about how chiropractic care can help alleviate your pain and improve your quality of life.
