How to Relieve Shoulder Pain
The Lowdown on Shoulder Pain
The shoulders are designed to carry the arms with not a lot of support. There are tendons, muscle and cartilage holding the joint in a ball and socket arrangement. Unlike the hips and legs, the shoulder is easier moved in an all manner of different ways. This puts great stress on the joint which can cause shoulder pain. The muscles which support the shoulder are fairly thin and stretched in comparison to other joints, therefore they can be more susceptible to tearing and causing a dislocation.
Delve deeper into shoulder pain and patients may not even remember the trauma which caused the pain. 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 neck, which in turn is part of the spinal column, shoulder pain may be a secondary problem of spinal alignment. Using one of our chiropractic methods, we can assess, align and maintain a common balance for your well being. If the vertebrae or alignment is out of kilter, then this can have the knock on effect which can cause neck and shoulder pains. Headaches are also common with patients who are out of alignment.
Many GP’s and physicians refer patients towards medicine or surgery. Unless there is a tear, this invasive practise or putting unnatural tablets into your body can further upset the balance. There are so many risks with surgery, which occasionally go wrong and medication only masks the pain. Chiropractors use experience and specific equipment to find the root cause of the problem and create a thorough plan to help the body mend.
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 organ 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.
Dr. Wander, a licensed chiropractor with physical therapy privileges in Maryland. The office utilizes: chiropractic, massage therapy, reiki, spinal decompression and nutrition/weight loss. He has two locations, both in Montgomery County, Maryland. One in Rockville and one in Gaithersburg. The office also serves: Bethesda, Silver Spring and Potomac. Article Source:
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