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Shoulder Pain Treatment
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Shoulder Pain Treatment
Shoulder pain causes weakness and instability - but we can help!
Looking for shoulder pain treatment? Most people don’t realize how much they use their shoulders throughout the day until they start hurting or become injured. From basic activities like getting dressed or preparing a meal to more vigorous activities like lifting and playing sports, the health of our shoulders is vital to our ability to get through the day.
If your shoulders become irritated, you’ll know as soon as you try to reach for something or scratch your back. It’s not always easy to find relief from shoulder pain on your own, so when shoulder pain starts, it’s a good idea to get help from our health and wellness team!
If you have shoulder imbalance with one shoulder sitting lower than the other, the muscle and joint imbalance might be causing your shoulder pain. This is a common posture problem in the body which can contribute to neck pain and upper back pain. Headaches may also result from unequal shoulder levels. If you have a shoulder level discrepancy we can treat that!
Axis Health Center in Saskatoon on 8th Street is dedicated to providing you with shoulder pain treatment with lasting relief. Most shoulder disorders respond to chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, or acupuncture treatments so that you can avoid strong medications, surgical procedures, or other invasive options!
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?
Rotator cuff weakness, bursitis, tendonopathy, dislocation and other causes of shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can range from mild aches and pains to severe sharp pain and disability. Injuries to the muscles surrounding the shoulder (i.e., rotator cuff) or the joint itself can leave you unable to lift your arm or tolerate lying on your side night and with pain in the shoulder upon waking up.
A variety of things can cause shoulder pain. You might have been in a car accident, pulled a muscle, or have arthritis. Whatever the source of your pain, our team can help!
Read our blog post about our shoulder treatment program here!
Common Causes Of Shoulder Pain:
We Treat These Causes Of Shoulder Pain
ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles of the upper arm that work to stabilize the shoulder while it moves and which play a vital role in the shoulder and arm function.
Shoulder soreness, arm weakness, difficulties reaching behind the back, and sleeping problems are all symptoms of rotator cuff injury.
Although some mild rotator cuff injuries may heal to some degree on their own, chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture will ensure the best chance of healing and prevent future pain without the need for surgery. However, if surgery is required, our treatments will be an essential piece of the recovery process!
IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME
Shoulder impingement is where a rotator cuff tendon(s) is pinched as they pass between the top of the upper arm (humerus) and the tip of the shoulder blade (acromion).
Pain, weakness, catching, and an inability to move the shoulder joint fully, specifically when you raise your arms overhead or to the side, are typical symptoms of impingement. It is common to have difficulty lying on the painful side, and sleep is often disrupted.
Although several contributing factors, including posture and muscle weakness, degenerative changes, and osteoarthritis, are typically responsible for this condition. Fortunately, our healthcare team at Axis Health Center can help you with all of these problems!
INSTABILITY & LABRAL TEARS
Shoulder instability is described as the ball of the shoulder joint (humeral head) moving either completely or partially out of the socket (shoulder blade). The most common causes of instability occur when the lining of the shoulder joint (the capsule), ligaments, or labrum become stretched, torn, or detached.
A labral tear occurs when there is an injury to the ring of cartilage in the shoulder joint. Some labral tears increase the potential for shoulder partial and complete dislocations.
Symptoms of a labral tear may include the following symptoms:
• Pain and/or catching with specific shoulder joint movements
• Typically a dull throbbing ache
• Difficulty sleeping
• Partial or full dislocations of the shoulder joint
TENDINOPATHY
Tendonopathy describes any problem with a tendon, including disease, injury, or disorder.
Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder, including the rotator cuff and biceps tendons. Acute injuries, including minor or partial tearing, can produce an inflammatory response typical of tendonitis.
Tendinosis describes a dysfunctional tendon and typically does not specify the pathological process. This condition is associated with overuse-type conditions and degenerative changes that lead to micro-tearing and pain. These tendon injuries are not associated with inflammation, and anti-inflammatory medications may delay their healing!
When tendons become injured or inflamed, any movement can cause pain or feel weak, especially when you raise your arm to the side or overhead.
ARTHRITIS
The two most frequent kinds of arthritis that affect the shoulder are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both result in deterioration of the cartilage in the shoulder joint. The more severe the degeneration, the more challenging daily tasks become.
Osteoarthritis is common in both active and inactive populations. Although most cases of osteoarthritis have no known cause, arthritis often develops after a traumatic event and/or repetitive stresses after an injury. There is also evidence that a genetic component makes you more susceptible to developing this condition. Regardless of how it starts, it typically leads to the loss of articular cartilage, pain, and inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to target the membranes surrounding the shoulder joint. Discomfort and inflammation are symptoms of this illness.
FROZEN SHOULDER
Frozen shoulder (aka adhesive capsulitis) is characterized by stiffness, loss of range of motion, and pain in the shoulder joint. Most often, the symptoms begin gradually and worsen over time. Most symptoms typically resolve on their own within one to three years.
If you are experiencing pain, loss of motion, and a constant feeling of tightness in the shoulder joint, you might have a frozen shoulder and need a Healthcare Provider to guide you back to health!
SHOULDER DISLOCATION
A shoulder dislocation happens when the arm bone (humerus) pops out or dislocates from the socket of the scapula. Because the shoulder joint has more mobility than other joints, a dislocation is more common than other joints. Often times once the shoulder is dislocated it becomes easier for the shoulder to dislocate again in the future, especially if it is not treated with chiropractic and physiotherapy the first time it dislocates. That is why we encourage every shoulder dislocation to start therapy as soon as possible to ensure the best outcome and pain free shoulder again.
Once the humerus is re-located back into the shoulder we begin treating this condition by reducing pain with soft-tissue therapy, shoulder adjustments, and then progressive rehabilitation to regain the shoulder back to strength. If you’ve had an old or recent shoulder dislocation we can help you regain your shoulder back to function. Call us today!
There are many causes of shoulder pain and this is a very short list, however, these are most common and surgery is rarely necessary to treat it successfully. If you have shoulder pain we encourage you to book an appointment with our chiropractic doctor or physiotherapist to discover the cause and begin treatment right away!
Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Treatment For Shoulder Pain
We resolve shoulder pain with acupuncture, physiotherapy and more
Chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture are safe, non-invasive, and highly effective treatments for shoulder discomfort. Our chiropractor and acupuncturist at Axis Health Center in Saskatoon have proven results in treating various shoulder problems and, in some cases, significant relief in just a few sessions!
Our team of doctors and healthcare providers, will assess several aspects of your shoulder’s overall health. Some of these include:
- Range of motion
- Strength
- Joint motion mechanics and overall upper extremity function
- Coordination
Once the cause of your shoulder pain has been identified, our chiropractic doctor and Chinese medicine doctor can start to work to resolve your pain, weakness, and dysfunction. Our team will provide a personalized treatment program to manage and, in some cases, abolish your pain.
Our expert healthcare providers will use targeted manual therapy to alleviate soft tissue restrictions, increase circulation, and restore your shoulders’ range of motion.
In most cases strengthening exercises will be part of your treatment plan and home exercise program to help prevent future shoulder issues! Treatments at Axis Health Center in Saskatoon can help you resolve your shoulder pain once and for all!