Shoulder pain seems to occur often. The shoulder is an amazing because it is the most mobile joint in your body. But due to its mobility, the shoulder can become problematic when injured and be one of the most frustrating joint to deal with. Common symptoms include stiffness and weakness. However, you can have referred pain in the neck, down your arms and fingers. The most common symptom occurs when arm is falling down on an outstretched arm such as in front of you and behind you.
What can you do about your pain?
When it comes to shoulder pain, don’t wait. The earlier you get treated, the sooner you will feel better. If you let it wait, there is a possibility of the capsule to lock up and will hinder the mobility.
Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain
In your initial exam, chiropractor will perform orthopedic and neurological testing to properly diagnose your pain. You’ll be asked series of questions to make sure the chiropractor have enough information before the adjustment.
Our adjustment is very minimal, meaning it is a high velocity, low amplitude technique. It is rare you will feel pain and most people feel a relief after. Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
If additional imaging is necessary such as X-ray or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the chiropractor will refer you out.