Shoulder Pain Chiropractor in Dunwoody GA
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Treated by our Dunwood Chiropractor
Most of us have moments in our lives where we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. While this may not literally be the case, the joints that make up the shoulder area often go through some difficult times and can be prone to several different types of injuries. Chiropractic care provided by Wilson Family Chiropractic in Dunwoody allows us to address individual types of injuries in order to provide patient specific solutions for treatments and future prevention. Some of the most common of these injuries include:
Rotator Cuff Injury
A rotator cuff injury is an injury to the muscles and tendons in your shoulder that hold your upper arm bone in the socket. This injury results in a dull ache in the shoulder that is aggravated by applying additional pressure to the area. Repeated overhead motions can make people more prone to this type of shoulder pain. Sports such as baseball and tennis and jobs such as house painting all increase the risk of these injuries.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is another name for a condition called adhesive capsulitis, which causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The condition normally starts slowly, but as time goes on, there is more pain and a greater loss of mobility in the shoulder. Since treatment depends largely on range of motion, seeing a chiropractor when symptoms first begin can limit the debilitating effects of the condition.
Dislocated Shoulder
Of all the areas of the body, the shoulder is among the most susceptible to dislocation because the socket holding the shoulder joint is relatively shallow and the shoulder itself is normally very mobile. When the shoulder pops out of the socket, it can become unstable, become swollen, look deformed, and be very painful. A chiropractor can assist you in realigning your shoulder and working with you to improve your strength and flexibility to prevent future injury.
Tendinitis
Tendons are the fibrous cords that attach muscle to the bone; when inflammation occurs in these areas, it causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the joint, which is called tendonitis. Pitchers and swimmers are both susceptible to getting tendonitis in their shoulders.
Shoulder Bursae
Bursae are small sacs of fluid that are present in various joints in the body in order to reduce friction. The shoulder is one of the areas where bursae are found, and bursitis is brought on by inflammation of these areas.
Strains & Sprains
A sprain is caused by the tearing or stretching of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints. A strain is the stretching or tearing of a tendon, which is fibrous tissue that connects muscles and bones. For both of these conditions, the first line of treatment is rest, ice, compression, and elevation. A variety of factors can contribute to why you might suffer a sprain or strain in your shoulder, including problems with conditioning, fatigue, and the use of proper equipment or supports.
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