Non-Invasive Care for Shoulder Injuries

 

If you are suffering from shoulder injuries and live in or near Nitro, WV, Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center provides the non-invasive care you are looking for. Dr. McClanahan serves Nitro, Cross Lanes, Charleston, St. Albans, and Teays Valley.

Many things, including sports and auto accidents, cause shoulder injuries. The shoulder is a complex joint with many moving parts and diagnosing and treating shoulder injuries takes the kind of expertise that you will get from Dr. McClanahan. A thorough exam will be done to determine the cause of the shoulder pain and then a treatment plan will be recommended personalized to your needs. 

Chiropractic manipulation

Chiropractic manipulation can help the shoulder joint to be realigned. It can also help with misalignment in the spine which can relieve nerve pain in the shoulder and arm. Low force adjustments can be very helpful for many causes of shoulder pain including frozen shoulder. Used in combination with other therapies, it is a great way to get movement back into your shoulder. 

Massage therapy

Massage therapy helps to relax the muscles that may be tight and tense. Getting the muscles to relax helps the other therapies to be more effective when they are used. Massage can also release trigger points, which are painful knots that develop in the soft tissue. Tendonitis in the shoulder is among the many causes of shoulder pain that responds well to massage. 

Therapeutic exercise

Therapeutic exercise helps to stretch the shoulder and to continue the healing process while you are at home. They will be designed specifically for your shoulder problems. The exercises will be explained so that you are able to perform them in a way that will provide the desired results. Knowing these exercises may be able to keep your shoulder from becoming painful again and give you back a full range of motion.  

Ultrasound therapy

Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to promote healing in the shoulder. The waves vibrate and produce heat deep in the tissues and help promote healing. It helps with conditions like frozen shoulders that are locked in place with inflammation and pain. 

Electric muscle stimulation

When muscle pain is causing your shoulder to keep you from performing at your best, electric muscle stimulation can help to get the muscles to relax and allow other therapies to be more effective. 

Contact Dr. McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Nitro, WV if you have shoulder injuries. He offers a number of non-invasive treatments that can provide the relief you need. We can be reached on the phone at 304-776-1520 to set up an appointment or drop us a line through our website.