The shoulders are designed to carry the arms with little support. There are ligaments, tendons and muscles holding the area in a ball and socket fashion. Unlike the hips and femurs, the shoulder is easier moved in all ranges of motion. This puts great physical stress on the joint which can cause shoulder issues.
The muscles which cradle the shoulder are fairly thin and distended in comparison to other joints, therefore they can be more susceptible to injury and causing a subluxation. This is the reason the shoulder is one of the most oft injured bodyparts.
Delve deeper into shoulder pain and patients may not even remember the trauma which caused the pain. It could be a very specific trauma such as a car accident or sports injury. Sometimes it is bad ergonomics or repetitive microtrauma.
A chiropractor can assess and look for signs in mobility of the shoulder and arm to pinpoint the problem. Although the arms are used so many times per day, the shoulder can freeze or cause problems with just a slight mishap. A common problem is the rotator cuff, as this can cause huge pain and needs to be carefully addressed.
As the shoulders are in close relation to the cervical area, which in turn is part of the spine, shoulder pain may be a secondary problem of spinal misalignment. Using one of our chiropractic evaluations, we can assess, adjust and maintain a common balance for your health. If the bones or alignment is out of alignment, then this can have a poor effect which can cause neck and shoulder symptoms. Headaches are also seen with patients who are misaligned.
Many medical doctors and physicians refer patients towards medications or surgery. Unless there is a tear, this invasive practice or putting medications into your body can further upset the balance. There are so many risks with surgery, which occasionally have problems and medication only masks the pain. Chiropractors use knowledge and specific techniques to find the primary cause of the problem and create a thorough plan to help the body heal.
At The Spinal Correction & Wellness Center, we have many trained massage therapists and chiropractors who can help not only with the pain but create a balance for the body. Correct spinal alignment can control a myriad of problems ranging from joint pain, muscular pain and internal function problems. Our patients are advised on correct dietary needs and are given a stepping stone to wellness.
Shoulder pain is often overlooked and untreated. If left for extended periods of time, muscle or cartilage can tear and cause even larger problems. Using medication to mask the pain, is only effective for a few hours before the next dose is needed. A chiropractor can assess the damage, help correct the alignment of a patient and massage the area back in to good health. Shoulder pain is generally a secondary effect of a different problem. It could turn out the neck or spine are at fault but the pain is felt more in the shoulder itself. It is important to find out what damage has been done and use a chiropractor to help fix it.
North Bethesda Chiropractor Dr. Steve Wander and his staff including massage therapists have help remove your shoulder painwith over 25 years experience. Call 301 770 1818 to see if you are a candidate or click the blue words for more information.
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