Shoulder Pain Treatment, Symptoms, and Sources
You’d be amazed by how much it takes simply to move your shoulder. The shoulder is a complex part of the human anatomy. It is made up of three bones, 20 muscles, and 15 nerves, all of which play important roles in enabling arms to move in a wide range of motion. Many people seek shoulder pain treatment from a chiropractor after experiencing discomfort in the rotator cuff, the section where the shoulder’s primary joint is attached to a group of four muscles. Although there are many additional sources of shoulder pain. Through a series of chiropractic adjustments (that may also include spinal manipulation), a chiropractor can stretch and strengthen your shoulder and help you find relief from pain.
Governor’s Park Chiropractic is Denver’s leading full-service chiropractic office. Serving patients throughout the greater Denver area, our office features a range of healthcare treatments. We specialize in general chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and a range of additional treatments. With a level of unmatched dedication and experience, our team at Governor’s Park Chiropractic can speed up your recovery time, relieve chronic pain, and restore mobility throughout your body.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Whether caused by an injury, accident, or simply wear and tear over the years, there are many different causes of shoulder pain. This is why it’s so important to visit an experienced chiropractor who can perform a physical examination to diagnose the specific cause of your shoulder pain. By first identifying the source of pain, your chiropractor can then develop the most effective treatment plan to help you get back to a pain free life.
Common causes of shoulder pain include:
- Sport-related injuries.
- Overuse.
- Rotator cuff tears.
- Poor posture.
- Dysfunction caused by an imbalance in the muscles.
- Adhesions and fibrotic scar tissue formation due to wear and tear.
Shoulder Pain Treatment at Governor’s Park Chiropractic
With chiropractic care, shoulder pain can be reduced significantly. Our experienced Denver chiropractor, Dr. Omid Ferdowsian, is highly trained to treat the three main culprits that lead to shoulder pain: misalignment, nerve irritation, and muscle and tendon issues.
- Misalignment: injuries, accidents, or simple overuse of the shoulder can cause your musculoskeletal system to fall out of proper alignment. When this happens, you may experience limited range of motion and shoulder pain. Chiropractic adjustments work to realign your musculoskeletal system so your body can heal and recover naturally.
- Nerve irritation: nerve damage or irritation can be painful and uncomfortable. However, when your musculoskeletal system is properly realigned, your entire nervous system benefits. This can dramatically reduce nerve irritation and improve the health of your nervous system.
- Muscle and tendon issues: through various treatment techniques, such as range of motion exercises, chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and more, a chiropractor can treat muscle and tendon issues that may be causing shoulder pain.
Shoulder pain symptoms can be mild or severe, with some severe cases leading to a condition known as ‘frozen shoulder.’ Even mild pain can be enough to significantly decrease the quality of life for the sufferer.
Find Shoulder Pain Relief Today
If you want to stay happy, active, and pain-free, shoulder joint health is just as important as back and neck health. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that many cases of shoulder pain are really cases of neck or upper back pain that has been transferred through the connecting muscles and tissues. As a Portland chiropractor recently said on their blog, “shoulder pain could easily be a symptom of a problem lurking in other areas of the body.”
Contact us today to learn more about the source of your discomfort and which shoulder pain treatment option is right for you. As the leading chiropractic care office serving the Denver metro area, we have the experience and resources to get you back to the life you love.