The shoulder is a mobile joint surrounded by tendons, nerves, and tissues that can cause or experience irritation. Most people experience shoulder pain at one time or another. The pain can make it difficult to perform tasks or enjoy life fully.

Severe shoulder pain can be a symptom of a health problem. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to treat shoulder pain caused by strain or misalignment. Here are the top ways your chiropractor can help relieve shoulder pain. 

Shoulder Adjustments

A shoulder that is out of alignment can experience pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms. Chiropractic shoulder adjustments can help provide pain relief. The adjustments help restore proper alignment. Apart from manual adjustments, the treatment can also involve special chiropractic equipment.

A neck and upper back adjustment or spinal manipulation can reduce shoulder pain. Adjustments help reduce inflammation and pain, improve range of motion and flexibility, and increase muscle tone and strength.

Treating Posture Issues

Shoulder pain can be due to poor posture. Sitting for prolonged periods or misusing digital devices can lead to shoulder pain. Postural syndrome is a condition that occurs when the shoulders lean forward and down to the chest.

A slouched upper back and the head jutting forward are additional characteristics. Chiropractic care can help improve posture and relieve pain. The chiropractor can teach you how to maintain proper posture. 

Treating Frozen Shoulder 

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a painful and persistent stiffness affecting shoulder movement. A frozen shoulder may lead to tight, swollen, or thick tissues surrounding the shoulder.

Stroke and diabetes are risk factors for frozen shoulder, and patients find it difficult to perform tasks like driving or dressing. Sleeping can become difficult. A chiropractor can help treat the condition, providing pain relief.  

Rotator Cuff Injuries 

The muscles and tendons around the shoulder make up the rotator cuff. They are vital for keeping the shoulder in position and ensuring proper movement. Tendonitis and bursitis are rotator cuff injuries that cause shoulder pain.

Tendonitis is swelling or inflammation of the tendons, while bursitis is an inflammation of a sac in the shoulder joint (bursa). Chiropractic techniques like massage can provide pain relief. 

Shoulder Instability 

Your chiropractor will conduct a diagnosis to determine the cause of your shoulder pain. Shoulder instability occurs when the ball and socket that form the joint do not fit perfectly. It can lead to a complete shoulder dislocation or slipping, leading to weakness, tingling, fatigue, or numbness.

Some people experience a popping sensation, locking, or clicking. Chiropractic care can help ease the uncomfortable symptoms by releasing muscle tension and returning the body to a balanced state.

A chiropractor can use several techniques to treat shoulder pain. These techniques include chiropractic adjustments, heat and ice application, stretching the muscles, chiropractic massage, and chiropractic exercises. Adjustments help reduce nerve irritation and improve circulation. Chiropractors have the proper training to treat shoulder pain and provide safe, non-invasive treatment. 

For more ways your chiropractor can help relieve shoulder pain, call Eisman Chiropractic Clinic at (313) 395-0088 to reach our office in Detroit, Michigan.