Frozen Shoulder

Shoulder pain, when left untreated, takes over every area of your life. It becomes impossible to engage in everyday activities. Don’t wait for it to get this bad. Contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV. You are most likely experiencing a condition known as Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Jay McClanahan characterizes this condition with constant pain and shoulder stiffness for upwards of two years. Without treatment, your sleep and mental health are disrupted. It can also lead to other pain problems. 

This condition begins with inflammation in the shoulder’s joint capsule. This is where the bones attach to the ligaments through the joint. The inflammation seizes the ligaments, greatly constricting your range-of-motion. From here, the frozen shoulder develops in three stages: 

-Painful, freezing stage: you start to feel increasing pain in the shoulder. You’ll notice that your range-of-motion is becoming limited. 

-Adhesive, frozen stage: the pain starts to diminish. Your shoulder has more mobility but feels stiffer. 

-Thawing or recovery stage: your range-of-motion slowly improves.

The cause of frozen shoulder is unknown. People over the age of forty are at a greater risk of developing it. This is especially true in women. Other shoulder conditions also put you at risk.

A diagnosis is made after an examination by your Nitro, WV, chiropractor. Dr. McClanahan performs a physical exam and asks a few questions. He might ask you to perform a few physical movements. These allow him to determine the injury’s severity. He’ll order various Imaging tests. 

Your treatment depends entirely upon your injury. The earlier you get treatment, the better. Various techniques decrease your pain while improving your range-of-motion. 

If you are experiencing any sort of shoulder pain, don’t wait to contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Conveniently located in Nitro, WV, we are here for you. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, visit his website or call 304-776-1520.