Dr. Joseph Blum at Blum Family Chiropractic in Mishawaka, IN offers many natural methods of treatment to help you achieve lasting shoulder pain relief.
Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic Care
Your shoulder is a major part of your everyday life – no matter what job you do or activities you enjoy. As such, it is an easy target for everything from dislocations to overuse injuries. Unfortunately, such injuries can make life a challenge, to say the least.
The good news is that when shoulder pain shows up in your life, chiropractic care is a natural and effective way to send it packing. Learn more about some common chiropractic techniques used for shoulder pain in this guide provided by Dr. Blum at Blum Family Chiropractic in Mishawaka, IN.
Adjustments and Manipulation
The shoulder joint can become misaligned or dislocated like other joints in the body. When this is the case, adjustments and manipulation can be used to restore balance and alignment, naturally relieving pain and pressure on the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues.
Myofascial Release
The fascia is connective tissue that can become tense and inflamed. It can create trigger points that cause pain and impact your range of motion. Myofascial release is a method that helps relieve tension, pain, inflammation, and trigger points in the fascia.
Massage Therapy
The soft tissues in the shoulder can become tense and inflamed due to overuse, repetitive motion, and other injuries. Therapeutic massage treats that tension and inflammation to provide natural pain relief, an improved range of motion, and more.
Graston Technique
Sometimes, tension and adhesions are difficult to detect and treat by hand. In such cases, the Graston Technique can be very helpful. It utilizes a specialized tool to detect problems in the soft tissues and then break those problem areas up.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping is used for various shoulder injuries. Its flexible makeup allows for free movement while still providing the stability you need. It also enhances recovery and reduces pain.
Therapeutic Exercise
No matter the specific cause of pain in the shoulder, targeted movements can help address the issue. These might include stretching movements, strengthening movements, or a combination of both, depending on the root cause.
Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation is utilized for many conditions and symptoms. It treats muscle spasms, tension, and inflammation while improving circulation, range of motion, and nerve function.
Don’t suffer from shoulder pain in silence. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Blum at Blum Family Chiropractic in Mishawaka, IN by calling (574) 699-4432 today.