Common Questions About Shoulder Pain Relief

Are you having problems with shoulder pain? Is your pain disrupting your busy schedule? Then it’s time to get pain relief. At The Spine Doc in Birmingham, AL, we’ve compiled these shoulder pain questions to give you a better understanding of what causes shoulder pain and how chiropractic care can help with pain relief.

What causes shoulder pain?

The most common cause of shoulder pain is muscle overuse due to repeating the same movement for an extended amount of time, such as swinging a bat or throwing a ball. Shoulder pain can also be caused by heavy lifting or a traumatic injury to your neck, shoulder, or back.

What types of injuries can cause shoulder pain?

The following shoulder injuries can result in pain, inflammation, and restricted shoulder mobility:

• Dislocated shoulder
• Frozen shoulder
• Shoulder bursitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones and muscles near your shoulder joint)
• Rotator cuff injuries (strained or swollen muscles that support shoulder movements)
• Tendinitis (inflammation of the shoulder tendons)

Besides pain, what other symptoms can shoulder injuries cause?

Shoulder injuries can cause stiffness, inflammation, and loss of shoulder mobility. You may also experience muscle weakness, numbness in your shoulder or arms, or loss of control of your hand or arm.

How does chiropractic care relieve shoulder pain?

Your chiropractor may use adjustments to gently realign the shoulder muscles and joints to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. Realigning your shoulder puts it in a better position to heal. Adjustments combined with massage increase blood circulation to painful tissues to promote quicker healing. We will also teach you stretching exercises that you can do at home to restore your range of motion and flexibility.

Why should I see a chiropractor for shoulder pain?

Chiropractors specialize in pain relief for muscle, joint, ligament, nerve, and tendon injuries. We use non-invasive techniques and therapies to relieve pain and help your body heal naturally.

See Our Chiropractor for Shoulder Pain Relief in Birmingham, AL

Say goodbye to shoulder pain with chiropractic care. To schedule a consultation for diagnosis and treatment of your shoulder pain, call The Spine Doc today at (205) 951-3330 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.