Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain Relief

Chiropractic care is not just concerned with neck and low back pain and stiffness. Chiropractors treat each misplaced bone, muscle, tendon, and ligament in the body. They use non-invasive process and drug-free kind of treatment because when the spinal column of the body is correctly aligned, the nerve irritation is eliminated ensuing a painless and healthy individual. Shoulder pain is one of the many reasons patients consult chiropractors and seek chiropractic therapy.

Reasons for Shoulder Pain

1. Injury

2. Work-related stress

3. Muscle tension

4. Referred discomfort from the neck to the shoulder

5. Bursitis

6. Osseous rheumatism

7. Tendonitis

8. Poor posture

Signs of Shoulder Pain

1. Pain

2. Muscle stiffness

3. Limited range of motion

4. Incapacity to carry objects

Chiropractic Treatment For Shoulder Pain

The goal of the treatment is to gain shoulder pain alleviation. Initially, a chiropractor obtains the medical history of the patient as well as the present physical condition of the patient. A diagnosis is made from the history, physical exam and any other test results. If the diagnosis is within the capability of the chiropractor to provide chiropractic treatment, then a specific treatment program is established to diminish shoulder pain. If the shoulder pain is due to a rather more complicated condition, then the patient is referred to find help from a orthopaedic surgeon.

In order to decrease pain and increase function, the affected shoulder may be adjusted and other modalities may be used. A spinal adjustment may also be applied to reposition the badly aligned spinal column. A spine that is deformed causes compression of the nerves resulting to pain. Therefore, shoulder discomfort alleviation is accomplished when the nerves are decompressed, the bones are realigned and the muscles are relaxed and strengthened.

Shoulder discomfort alleviation is obtained through a series of therapeutic sessions. A chiropractor uses different systems to come up with the best treatment for relief of shoulder pain. A chiropractor also suggests other strategies to alleviate discomfort such as massage, diet, proper exercise, heat and cold application, ergonomics, and stopping the cause of pain. These chiropractic treatments are applied to re-establish the maximum, pain-free range of motion of the shoulders and correct posture to prevent recurrence of pain.

Dr. Kaden can help you improve and maintain your health and keep your nervous system healthy through Chiropractic Care, Functional Medicine, Functional Neurology, Nutritional Support, Weight Loss Programs and Homeopathic Bio-identical Hormone Replacement. Please call Dr. Frank Kaden at 310-251-0862 or 310-937-2323 or email: info@kadenchiropractic.com  for an appointment. For more information please go to: www.kadenchiropractic.com

Our office in Hermosa Beach, CA has been helping the residents of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos Verdes and other nearby cities experience the amazing benefits of chiropractic and wellness so they can enjoy life and health once again without drugs and surgery.