Chiropractic and Shoulder Pain

Your shoulders work hard for you. They are expected to execute countless actions in the course of your day. This assortment of complex motion aids you in every area of your life – at work and at play. But, you have been overworking your shoulders if you are currently suffering from shoulder pain. Namely, you might be participating in repetitive activities such as lifting and other arm movements, in particular those done overhead, like throwing a baseball, swinging a golf club or tennis racket, or merely putting things on high shelves. These types of repetitive actions can irritate the nerves in the area, place stress on the joints, and cause wear and tear of the tissues surrounding the joints. Actually, if your shoulder is healthy, these repetitive movements shouldn’t produce pain. However, if you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, it is an indication that there’s a condition that needs to be addressed.

Shoulder muscles frequently become tight, and even weak, when the nerves are irritated, and movement is painful and limited. This commonly happens in the ligaments and a group of muscles (and their tendon attachments) referred to as the rotator cuff. These muscles and tendons attach your upper arm bone with your shoulder blade and, in addition, help to lock the ball of your upper arm stably in its shoulder socket. It is the arrangement of this elegant combination that allows for the greatest range of motion of any joint in your body.

The intensity of this shoulder impingement syndrome can extend from a slight “catching” pain with motion (in particular raising your arm overhead), to an almost complete inability to use the shoulder. It is very important not to either disregard your shoulder pain or keep doing an activity while in pain. It is essential for you to get help for your shoulder condition as quickly as you’re able because the problem will only go from bad to worse. Regrettably, if left untreated, some shoulder challenges, such as Rotator Cuff Syndrome, often end up requiring surgery and a long rehabilitation. Your chiropractor in Santa Barbara knows exactly what to do to get you out of pain, and is an expert in diagnosing and treating muscular-skeletal dysfunction. Because Santa Barbara chiropractic care addresses the cause of your shoulder pain, it is eliminated at its source. Your chiropractor will aid in restoring natural mobility to your shoulder joints, and will also recommend rehabilitation exercises that will not only assist you in getting rid of the shoulder pain you have now, but will aid you in avoiding shoulder conditions in the future.