Shoulder Pain
After just a few short weeks, Alonzo’s x-rays showed improvement and he noted he was feeling better. He was able to return to work and to most of his normal activities. Six months later, Zo stated he felt “totally better” and it was the first time in a long time he was able to move his shoulders and arms above his head. His pain levels had decreased down to 1’s and zeros across the board, and Zo said it was the best decision he’s made to come into our office and see Dr. Chris.
What causes Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain can be a debilitating condition that can affect even the simplest of daily tasks. It usually originates from poor posture, muscle strain, repetitive motions, herniated discs, misalignment’s, or pinched nerves. Heavy lifting or sudden movements can aggravate discs in the spine and muscles. Excessive sitting or slouching can cause poor posture which puts the spine in an unnatural position, causing pinched nerves. Falls, sports injuries, or other trauma can also cause upper back and shoulder pain.
What are the Symptoms of Shoulder Pain?
Symptoms can include: sharp or dull pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, weakness or inability to raise ones arms, numbness in arms or hands, or radiating pain. Pain can also be aching or cramping in the area and throughout the shoulders and arms, as well as throbbing, or burning. Limited range of motion can be not only in the shoulder areas, but throughout the neck.
What Kind of Problems Arise from Shoulder Pain?
Problems that may arise from Shoulder pain include: developing poor posture, straining muscles from improper use of the back and shoulders, stiffness, shoulder instability, difficulty with simple daily tasks, difficulty sleeping, weakness, and chronic pain. Your mental health can also be affected as well as your overall well-being.
How Does Chiropractic Help?
With Chiropractic adjustments, nerve pressure is relieved and muscle and joint mobility increases. Blood flow and circulation also increases, which promotes overall healing and proper function. Correcting the alignment of the spine not only reduces pinched nerves, but reduces muscle tension and pain.
What Does Macomb Township Chiropractic Offer?
Our office offers state-of-the-art treatments geared to eliminating Shoulder pain. Chiropractic adjustments relieve pressure on the nerves directly leading to the Upper Back and Shoulders, increases blood flow, improves circulation and nerve function, and promotes healing. Our disc decompression machine can be used on the neck and back to gently pull and separate the discs in the spine, which can relieve disc an nerve pressure. Dr. Chris is also highly skilled in Postural Rehabilitation, which is the treatment to correct the shape of the spine and the cause of your pain for good. Therapy with our pulsating adjustment instrument stimulates the nerves and muscles, and ice therapy calms irritated nerves and muscles directly leading to the Upper Back and Shoulders. Dr. Chris can also perform shoulder adjustments to re-aligned the shoulder.
