Shoulder Pain FAQs

Shoulder pain can be brought about by a variety of causes such as chronic conditions, sports injury, or a car accident. These can lead to many possible types of discomfort ranging from sore muscles to inflammation to muscle spasms.

Sometimes, you don’t even need to get an injury to experience shoulder pain. Poor sleeping habits can also lead to shoulder pain. Lying on your side, or ending up in an uncomfortable position could lead to soreness in the area. If left unaddressed, shoulder pain can progress into a chronic pain condition, severely limiting your range of motion and making actions such as raising your arm or reaching out painful.

Shoulder pain may also be caused by swollen tendons, which is otherwise known as rotator cuff tendonitis. There is also impingement syndrome, which is a condition wherein the rotator cuff gets lodged into a position that prevents it from rotating as smoothly as possible. Pinched nerves arise, as a result, also contributing to shoulder pain and discomfort. Torn cartilage, arthritis, frozen shoulder, dislocated shoulder, and neck pain can also impact your shoulders.

Before any chiropractic care is provided, our chiropractor will evaluate your medical history and your musculoskeletal system. We will use this information to create a chiropractic care plan customized to help you reach your wellness goals. Expect to undergo x-ray or MRI scans so we can effectively pinpoint the root cause of your pain. Over time, chiropractic care will relieve your pain, improve your range of motion, and enhance your body’s natural healing process.