BICEP TENDON

Many people go to the gym and start to develop shoulder pain.  A common spot for shoulder pain is in the front shoulder on the upper arm.  This pain is often related to repetitive use of the arm and poor tracking of the tendon of the bicep muscle. When the shoulder is misaligned it can cause irritation to the tendons resulting in swelling and pain in the shoulder. If left untreated can lead to injury.  Common exercise that can aggravate the biceps tendons include bicep curls, push-ups, and pull-ups. 

CLAVICLE BONE

You might find it interesting to know that the arms and shoulders only have one bone that connects to the rest of the body and that is the clavicle. Being the only  bone makes it take a lot of stress.  The clavicle can get out of alignment resulting in pain and dysfunction in the shoulder joint. When the clavicle is misaligned it can make reaching and lifting very difficult and often accompanied by pain.

RIBS

As mentioned above the clavicle is the only bone connecting the arm and shoulder to the body.  This means that most of the shoulder attachments are by muscles. Several of these muscles attach to the ribs.  When the shoulder is worked it puts stress in the rib cage.  Ribs then become stuck and not moving properly.  With the ribs not moving properly it results in the shoulder not moving properly and causing pain dysfunction. Upper back pain and shoulder pain are closely related as they share many muscles and bones. 

NECK

The neck can be a cause of shoulder pain.  The neck is where all the nerves to the shoulder and arms exit.  If the neck is misaligned, then it can affect the nerves related to the shoulder and can cause problems. In addition, the neck muscles are also connected and related to the shoulders. Care and treatment of the neck and spine is commonly treated with the shoulder.

TRIGGER POINTS

The formation of trigger points is a form of toxic buildup in the muscles. Trigger points are small round tender bumps you can feel in your muscles. These bumps are created by a buildup of waste products from the muscle working too hard. When trigger points are pressed, they can shoot pain far from their location.

These can occur often in the muscles of the shoulder causing pain and reducing motion. A chiropractor for shoulder pain in Sparks, NV has methods for releasing trigger points, allowing the waste to move out of the muscle, and relieving pain.

SPRAIN-STRAIN INJURIES IN THE SHOULDER

A sprain-strain injury literally means tearing and damage to muscles and ligaments. When you sprain-strain your shoulder it will result in pain due to the tearing of muscle and ligament tissues. You would think that once the muscles and ligaments heal there will be no more pain. This is not fully incorrect; when healed properly, muscles and ligaments do not cause more pain.

The major cause of pain in old sprain-strain injuries is scar tissue. Scar tissue missed the class on coloring inside the lines. When the body heals injuries, it lays down scar tissue wherever it wants and in whatever direction it wants. This random healing pattern can lead to loss of joint motion, scar adhesion to other tissues such as nerves and bones, and chronic pain syndromes.

Chiropractic adjustments after a sprain-strain injury in the shoulder will break up scar tissue adhering in the wrong spots, resulting in proper healing and a decrease in the loss of function. With chiropractic services, you are more likely to have little to no residual chronic pain from the injury due to scar tissues and better health.

MAJOR SHOULDER JOINT INJURIES

Some shoulder joint conditions cannot be resolved with chiropractic care. Labrum (cartilage) damage in the shoulder often needs advanced surgical intervention. Torn muscles and ligaments also often call for surgical interventions and physical therapy.

If you suspect a major joint injury to the shoulder, then you will need to discuss it with the chiropractor prior to caring about your condition. While a chiropractor can not treat items needing surgical interventions, many people will still seek chiropractor services for their shoulders to receive related care. Shoulder pain can lead to neck pain, upper back pain, mid back pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, rib pain, spine pain, and much more.

This means that people who are waiting on shoulder surgery will often see a chiropractor for shoulder pain in Reno, NV to manage related symptoms until they can get the shoulder repaired.

If you are experiencing some shoulder pain as well, book an appointment with us today!

CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR SHOULDER PAIN

Stop trying to guess what is going on with your shoulder.  Contact us or make an appointment and have your spine and shoulder checked. We will assess  your condition, make an evaluation, and help you make decisions on your shoulder care. We are your chiropractor for shoulder pain.