Shoulder Pain Treatment
The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, and it is common to experience shoulder pain caused by damage to the four muscles and tendons within the rotator cuff. Chiropractic care can help treat chronic pain in the body, including in the shoulder joint. At East Coast Spine and Sport, serving Hanover, MA, and Kingston, MA, Dr. Thurston offers various types of chiropractic care for shoulder pain and a variety of other aches and pains.
What is shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain is a condition where the shoulder aches, is painful to move, and can worsen if left untreated. There are four different types of shoulder pain, each presenting with various symptoms resulting from other causes. The most common type of shoulder pain is an aching sensation, which results from damage to the rotator cuff or overuse of the shoulder joint. Some patients also experience sharp shoulder pain or shooting/radiating shoulder pain, which can be debilitating and negatively impact their daily activities. People with rheumatoid arthritis or other arthritic conditions may also experience a warm or burning sensation in the shoulder joint and surrounding area.
What causes shoulder pain?
Different things can cause shoulder pain, and the intensity with which it develops is based upon the cause of the pain and the patient's overall health. Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation or damage to the tendons, known as tendinitis or bursitis. Other common causes may include bone spurs, a broken shoulder bone, dislocated shoulder, a frozen shoulder, overuse, nerve injury, poor posture, or a tear in the rotator cuff.
What are the symptoms of shoulder pain?
Common signs and symptoms of shoulder pain include warmth and redness in the shoulder, neck pain, arm pain, upper back pain, popping sensation when moving the arm, muscle stiffness, muscle weakness, and limited range of motion. Some patients also experience sudden, intense pain, swelling, or arm deformity.
Shoulder pain treatment options
Seeing a chiropractor can help relieve chronic pain associated with a shoulder injury or musculoskeletal condition. Chiropractic treatment options may include spinal adjustment, massage, acupuncture, stretching exercises, physical therapy, electrical stimulation, and cold laser therapy.
See our chiropractor for shoulder pain treatment
If you are struggling with shoulder pain, we urge you to take the time to speak with a chiropractor and learn more about how we can help treat chronic shoulder pain. At East Coast Spine and Sport in Hanover, MA, and Kingston, MA, Dr. Thurston can treat shoulder pain and other aches and pains. Call our office today at (781) 336-9341 to schedule a consultation with our chiropractic physician to learn more about how we can help treat your shoulder pain.