Pain doesn't always go away if you just ignore it. In fact, ignoring shoulder pain can lead to chronic pain and range of motion issues. Chiropractic treatment can help ease your pain and restore mobility to your shoulder. St. Johns County chiropractor Dr. Derek Sisak provides chiropractic care and treats shoulder pain and other conditions.
When should I see a chiropractor?
Rest and applications of heat or ice can be helpful if you only have a mild shoulder injury. Unfortunately, these home care measures may not be effective if your injury is severe or persists longer than a week or two. It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with your St. Johns County chiropractor if pain continues even when you aren't using your shoulder, you can't raise your arm or carry anything with it, or you notice swelling or bruising.
What kind of shoulder conditions do chiropractors treat?
Chiropractors offer treatment for a range of shoulder conditions and injuries, including:
- Tendinitis or bursitis in the rotator cuff or shoulder
- Rotator cuff tears
- Referred pain from neck injuries
- Ruptures of the biceps tendons
- Instability in the shoulder joint due to a dislocation or other injury
- A tear in the labrum, a piece of cartilage that holds your arm in your shoulder socket
- Arthritis
How do chiropractors treat shoulder pain?
Your chiropractic visit starts with a review of your symptoms and medical history and an examination. Depending on your symptoms and the results of your examination, your doctor may recommend additional tests to help him determine the extent of your injury or condition.
Treatments vary depending on the cause of your pain, but may include:
- Massage: Massage stretches and relaxes tight muscles and can break apart adhesions and scar tissue that limit your range of motion.
- Joint Mobilizations and Adjustments/Myofascial Release Therapy: Chiropractors use gentle manual pressure to improve the alignment and mobility of your shoulder joint and spine, as well as eliminate pain and increase range of motion.
- Ultrasound Therapy or Electric Muscle Stimulation: These treatments are very effective in reducing both pain and inflammation in your tissues.
- Exercises: Your chiropractor may recommend exercises to strengthen and stretch the muscles that support your shoulder joint.
Ease your shoulder pain with chiropractic treatment! Call chiropractor Dr. Derek Sisak of Spinal Solutions Health and Wellness in St. Augustine, FL at (904) 217-3982 to schedule an appointment.