Shoulder Problems?

What causes Shoulder Pain?

Shoulders are the third most common area of the body that chiropractors treat. Like most structural complaints of the body, shoulder pains come from muscle imbalances. These imbalances build up over time as your body compensates, until the effort of compensation becomes just too much, or the wear and tear factor overwhelms the local tissues, and the pain begins.


Common Conditions

The most common problems in the shoulder are bursitis, tendinitis, improper movement of the shoulder blade on the thoracic wall, rib misalignment or a torn rotator cuff.


Treatment

Careful examination and correct diagnosis of shoulder dysfunction is first. Next, if this is a chiropractic related problem, treatment would be necessary. Treatment may include realignment of thoracic vertebrae, the humeral head or other bones that are associated with the shoulder. Ancillary treatment of muscles and other soft tissue are also essential for a full recovery. Finally, rehab with exercises is a key part of long term recovery....

Dr. T