What Causes Shoulder Problems?
Shoulder problems can arise due to various reasons, from injury and overuse to underlying medical conditions. The shoulder is a complex joint that involves bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. This makes it prone to issues such as inflammation, instability, and tears, particularly if you engage in repetitive movements or heavy lifting.
Types Of Shoulder Problems
- Rotator Cuff Injuries: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Injuries here often cause pain, limited motion, and weakness.
- Shoulder Impingement: This occurs when the shoulder blade exerts too much pressure on the rotator cuff tendons, leading to pain and reduced mobility.
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): A condition where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful due to inflammation, often limiting the range of motion significantly.
- Shoulder Dislocation: When the upper arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket, it causes immense pain and may lead to instability and recurrent dislocations.
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation in the shoulder joint, leading to stiffness, swelling, and chronic pain.
How Can A Chiropractor Help With Shoulder Problems?
If you’re suffering from any of these shoulder problems, a chiropractor may be able to help by providing targeted treatments that focus on restoring proper alignment and function to the shoulder joint. Through manual adjustments, chiropractors can address misalignments that contribute to pain and discomfort.
Chiropractic care not only provides relief from shoulder pain but also promotes long-term recovery and injury prevention by improving overall joint stability and muscle balance. Whether your issue stems from an injury, overuse, or poor posture, chiropractic treatment can help you regain strength and function, allowing you to return to your normal activities with ease.
Most shoulder problems (if no trauma proceeded it) will be compensatory in nature, which is why the chiropractor will look to restore the function to the entire spine.
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