Unlock Pain-Free Movement with Shoulder Chiro

Whether acute or chronic, shoulder pain can really limit your ability to perform everyday chores and even prevent you from getting sleep at night.

It must be mentioned that shoulder pain may have nothing to do with your bones, joints and tendons – it could be a symptom of another serious condition, such as heart attack or gallstones (1). All the more reason to seek treatment without delay!

When Should I see a Chiropractor about Shoulder Pain?

If your shoulder pain is musculoskeletal in nature – for example, caused by a sports injury or an over-ambitious training session, or perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis or arthritis - this is when a chiropractor can assist.

Whether acute or chronic, shoulder pain can really limit your ability to perform everyday chores and even prevent you from getting sleep at night.

Simply treating the symptoms with painkillers may provide momentary relief. However the better alternative is to consult a shoulder chiro for treatment to help reduce pain and restore your full range of movement.

Ignite your Body's Healing Potential

Our goal at Equilibrium Family Wellness is to ignite every body’s natural healing potential.

Shoulder pain may manifest in many different ways, such as:

• pain beneath the shoulder blade
• a pinched nerve that causes pain to radiate down the arm
• “frozen” shoulder
• shoulder pain when running
• discomfort when lifting your arm above your head
• and impingement syndrome.

We take a holistic approach when investigating your shoulder pain. Utilising hands-on clinical examination and diagnostic tools, we will devise a natural and non-invasive treatment plan to help you rediscover pain-free movement.

Chiropractic Treatment for Shoulder Pain

At our Brisbane chiropractic clinic, we are able to draw on a range of non-invasive techniques for shoulder pain, such as:

• Manipulation – also known as an adjustment. This hands-on technique applies controlled force to correct alignment and relieve pain so you can move more freely
• Massage or trigger point therapy – helps to relax tight muscles around the shoulder and promote better blood circulation
• Custom exercises and stretches – designed to strengthen the muscles supporting the shoulder.

If required, our chiropractor may also refer you for other diagnostic tests such as an MRI or x-ray, to further aid your recovery from debilitating pain.

Does your Shoulder Pain get worse in winter?

When the temperature drops, some people report an increase in shoulder pain.

While there isn’t really any research (2) to back this up, there are plenty of theories as to why this ma occur.

It could be due to a previous injury like a rotator cuff tear being exacerbated by lower air pressures.

Cold weather may also cause shoulder muscles and the surrounding area to constrict, resulting in stiffness and discomfort rather than healthy movement.

Regardless - if your enjoyment of life is being hampered by shoulder pain and restricted movement, it’s time to seek help. Book an appointment for shoulder chiro today to begin the path to recovery and renewed agility!

References:

1. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12306-012-0192-5
2. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00140130110110629