Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain has many causes, but what they all have in common is the ability to hinder you in everyday life. As one of our most mobile joints, the shoulder is especially at risk of damage when one area is weaker than another. Failure to care for the shoulder with regular mobility and strengthening exercises will make it especially prone to injury when confronted with sudden movement or load bearing from the wrong position. Something as simple as a tight neck and shoulder muscles can strain muscles in the upper back, and over the course of time, cause progressively worsening pain in the shoulder. If you are experiencing acute or chronic shoulder pain, reach out to our specialists at AFC so we can build the best treatment course for you.

The shoulder joint is a complex structure comprised of bone, cartilage, soft tissue, ligaments, and nerves, making it increasingly susceptible to damage. While rotator cuff tears are the most widely known shoulder injury, there are other traumas that are just as common. For example, shoulder dislocation, thoracic outlet syndrome, shoulder impingements, shoulder labral tears, pinched nerves, frozen shoulder, and shoulder separation are all injuries that can significantly impair a shoulder's stability and function. Depending on the cause, patients may benefit from treating their shoulder pain with conservative therapies like rest, ice, compression, elevation, and over-the-counter pain medications for relief. Moderate to severe shoulder injuries may be treated with physical therapy, trigger point therapy, massage therapy, and chiropractic care for partial or complete relief. At AFC Physical Medicine & Chiropractic Centers, our team works with patients to identify the cause of their shoulder injury and ultimately decrease pain and inflammation, improve muscular coordination, and strengthen various muscles and ligaments.