Shoulder Pain Causes and Chiropractic Treatments

Shoulder pain can sideline you from daily activities or prevent you from working effectively if left untreated. Getting prompt chiropractic care is vital for achieving long-term pain relief and improved quality of life. Whether your shoulder pain stems from a sports injury, rotator cuff tear, or car accident injury, Acosta Chiropractic Inc. in Riverside, CA, can help. Continue reading to learn about frequent causes of shoulder pain and how chiropractic care can treat it.

Causes of Shoulder Pain 

Shoulder pain can occur due to several injuries or conditions. Overuse injuries, poor posture, and misalignments in the spine or joints often cause shoulder pain. Significant injuries like a rotator cuff tear or fractures due to a car accident can cause severe shoulder pain and mobility issues. You can also experience shoulder pain from chronic conditions like arthritis, bursitis, and frozen shoulder.

Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain

Chiropractors have several methods for treating shoulder pain and discomfort. Depending on the cause and severity of your shoulder pain, your chiropractor may recommend one or more of the following techniques for shoulder pain relief:

Chiropractic Adjustment

Since shoulder pain often occurs due to misalignments in the spine and joints, our chiropractor will typically recommend a chiropractic adjustment for shoulder pain. Our chiropractor will apply gentle force to correct misalignments and restore proper alignment. Chiropractic adjustments can alleviate pain while improving your range of motion. Adjustments can also enhance your body’s healing ability by improving blood flow and circulation. Doing this helps prevent future pain flare-ups or injuries.

Massage Therapy 

Our chiropractor will often include massage therapy as a complementary treatment for shoulder pain. Massage therapy can relax tight muscles in the shoulder to promote circulation throughout your body. Easing muscle tightness can significantly reduce shoulder pain while improving flexibility and mobility. Massage therapy can also boost your body’s natural healing response to decrease inflammation.

Corrective Exercises 

Our chiropractor may also include corrective exercises in your treatment plan. Our chiropractor will determine which exercises are the most beneficial for your condition and teach you how to perform them. You can then continue the exercises at home. These exercises can help to relieve pain, improve flexibility, and increase your range of motion. Corrective exercises can also strengthen weak muscles and prevent future injury.

Get Lasting Shoulder Pain Relief Today at Acosta Chiropractic Inc.

Shoulder pain can be debilitating and disrupt your daily life if left untreated, so contact Acosta Chiropractic Inc. in Riverside, CA, to get the care necessary to feel like yourself again. Whether your shoulder pain is due to a car accident injury, rotator cuff tear, or sports injury, our chiropractor can relieve pain and restore your shoulder’s range of motion. Call us and schedule a consultation today at (951) 354-6294.