Tired of shoulder pain blocking your every move? The team at Kim Chiropractic in Elkins Park, PA is committed to helping you achieve relief and get back to living life fully.
Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic Care
Your shoulders do a lot every single day. They are involved in every task, from brushing your teeth to cooking dinner. And they – not so metaphorically – carry your emotional weight, as that tends to build up physical tension in the neck and shoulders.
When your shoulders begin to hurt, the pain is hard to ignore. The good news is that you don’t have to ignore shoulder pain, as chiropractic care can help you fight it naturally. The team at Kim Chiropractic in Elkins Park, PA explains how below.
The Source of Shoulder Pain
There could be many reasons why your shoulders hurt, as they take on so much each day. The following are just a few of the most common reasons:
- Rotator cuff tears
- Arthritis
- Bone spurs
- Misalignment or dislocation
- Overuse
- Frozen shoulder
- Nerve damage
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
Such issues can cause a wide range of suffering, including a dull ache, sharp pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and more.
And shoulder pain doesn’t always begin in the shoulder. It could be caused by an issue in the neck or back.
How a Chiropractor Can Help
The first step in chiropractic care is getting a full understanding of your pain and where it is coming from. This will require gathering information from you as well as completing a thorough assessment.
After the root cause has been determined, your chiropractor will develop a plan of attack that might include any or a combination of the following:
- Adjustments to realign the spine, neck, or shoulder joint – depending on the root cause
- Electrical stimulation to relieve tension and stiffness of the joint
- Therapeutic ultrasound to relieve myofascial pain in the shoulder and neck
- Soft tissue manipulation to relieve pain and restore range of motion
- Therapeutic exercises to strengthen the shoulder joint and surrounding areas
While everyone’s results will differ, most patients begin to feel relief within their first few visits. Some walk away feeling much better after only one visit. Remember, though, that it takes time to fully address underlying issues, so follow your recommended treatment plan even if you feel relief immediately. Otherwise, the pain will likely return soon.
Don’t wait another day. Leave shoulder pain in the dust by visiting our team at Kim Chiropractic in Elkins Park, PA. Call (215) 782-1235 or (610) 313-3185 to schedule your appointment and begin your journey to relief.
