Shoulder Pain Treatment

Shoulder Pain Treatment

Shoulder pain can impact day to day activities and can be difficult to manage. Understanding what is causing shoulder pain can help with treatment. Below, let's take a closer look at shoulder pain and how a chiropractor can help.

Common Shoulder Pain Causes

Often, shoulder pain is caused by an injury to the shoulder, which typically can be classed into four different categories. One possible cause of shoulder pain can include a fracture or break to one of the bones that make up the shoulder. Shoulder fractures often come from a direct impact injury or from a fall. These are more common in elderly patients as the bones can become brittle with age. Another possible cause of should pain can be instability, such as a shoulder dislocation. This type of injury can occur when the shoulder joint is pulled apart, forcing the upper bone to be pulled out of the socket. Dislocations usually occur from a fall or injury. Further, shoulder pain can come from a tendon inflammation or from arthritis. Tendon inflammation can be the result of an overuse injury, such as throwing a ball repeatedly or from swinging a golf club. Arthritis typically forms with age or repeated use of the joint.

How a Chiropractor Can Help

Although a chiropractor works to help improve overall spine health, many injuries, including shoulder injuries, stem from having proper alignment of the body. A chiropractor can use any number of special techniques such as manual manipulation, stretching and strengthening exercises, or even massage therapy to help improve shoulder pain. Often, adjusting the vertebra in the neck or back and help relieve undue pressure on the shoulder, helping to cure the pain. Working together with your chiropractor you can find the right treatment to help your shoulder pain.

Call Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic

At Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic we want to help you feel your best. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, our expert chiropractic team can help diagnose and treat your injury. Our office is conveniently located at 6135 Metral Drive - Unit 102, Nanaimo BC, V9T 2L7. To learn more about how we can help or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (250) 390-2003!

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