How Your Chiropractor Can Help With Shoulder Pain

 

Is shoulder pain making life difficult? Dr. Jay McClanahan at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, Cross Lanes, Charleston, St. Albans, and Teays Valley WV can help you achieve the relief you desire naturally.

Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can be a difficult thing to ignore. It might not always be front and center in your life, but it rears its head when you lift your arms or move a specific way. And when it does, it can be distressing, to say the least.

When you do experience shoulder pain, chiropractic care is a safe and natural way to get rid of it. Dr. McClanahan and the team at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV, share just a few ways in which chiropractors can help.

Restoring Alignment

Shoulder pain sometimes comes from a misalignment either in the shoulder joint or somewhere in the back. Regardless of the location, restoring alignment through spinal or extremity adjustments addresses the root of the pain.

Soft Tissue Therapy

Alignment issues can impact the soft tissues in and around the shoulder joint causing tension and pain. And sometimes, the pain begins with an overuse injury of the soft tissues, tension, or a similar issue. Chiropractors offer a variety of soft tissue therapies, depending on the root cause. These can include massage therapy, ultrasound therapy, myofascial release, and much more.

Strengthening, Stretching, and Restoring Range of Motion

Therapeutic exercises are key for both recovering from and preventing shoulder injuries. These targeted movements help stretch tight or tense muscles and strengthen weakened areas. Additionally, they help restore your range of motion so that you can move your shoulder more freely and naturally.

Adjusting Habits

Often, shoulder injuries and pain are due to daily habits and lifestyle factors. For example, overuse injuries can come from sports, repetitive lifting, and other regular tasks. Chiropractors work with you to determine why the pain and injury are present and address any contributing factors.

If you’re tired of shoulder pain getting in your way in Nitro, Cross Lanes, Charleston, St. Albans, and Teays Valley WV, call (304) 776-1520 to schedule an appointment with Dr. McClanahan at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center.