Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

 

The shoulder is a complex joint that offers extraordinary mobility while providing a junction where the spine and neck nerves connect with the body. If you live or work in and around Nitro, WV, and experience shoulder discomfort or pain, Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers chiropractic and complementary therapy options to help you move pain-free. 

The shoulder joints are complex, consisting of -

• The Acromioclavicular Joint – the joint that defines the meeting point of the collarbone and shoulder blade.
• The Glenohumeral Joint – the joint where the shoulder socket meets the upper arm bone.

The pain and discomfort that can be felt in the shoulder region typically stem from spinal misalignment or some sort of injury or traumatic event that causes damage, as noted below. While pain manifests differently for most, typical shoulder symptoms include –

• Throbbing, sharp, dull, or radiating pain.
• Stiffness or a reduced/limited range of motion for the shoulder joints. 
• A tingling or numbness is often described as pins and needles.
• Sensitivity or tenderness or shoulder soreness, especially when applying pressure. 

Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can occur at any time; however, most people who experience shoulder pain find the discomfort intensifies at night when the joints naturally stiffen. Sensations may vary from dull to sharp, aching or burning, being aggravated when you begin to move. 

The most common causes of shoulder pain are- 

• Overuse results in strained muscles.
• Arthritis affecting the shoulder joint.
• Tendonitis or tendinopathy.
• Inflammation of the shoulder bursa (bursitis).
• Ligament tears.
• Nerve compression or pinching.
• A rotator cuff injury.
• Shoulder impingement syndrome.
• Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis.
• Dislocation of the shoulder joint.
• Pain referred from other muscles.
• Years of poor posture.

Treating Shoulder Pain with Chiropractic Care

Dr. Jay offers various chiropractic and alternative, complementary treatments that assist in helping to reduce or eliminate the pain and related discomfort associated with a shoulder. In addition to prescribing therapeutic exercises or offering lifestyle guidance, Dr. Jay also provides these services and more -

• Chiropractic Adjustments.
• Spinal Decompression.
• Electric Muscle Stimulation.
• Cupping.
• Massage Therapy 

• Deep Tissue Massage.
• Sports Massage.
• Swedish Massage.
• Youth Massage.

• Therapeutic Ultrasound, and more. 

Contact a Leading Nitro, WV, Chiropractor Near You

For more information on how chiropractic care can help relieve shoulder pain and related symptoms,  contact Dr. McClanahan or a staff member of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center at 304-776-1520 online.