Top 4 Causes of Shoulder Pain and Non-Invasive Treatments

Shoulder pain can be mildly frustrating and keep you from working out or fully enjoying activities, such as yoga, softball, or tennis. In more severe cases, it can be completely debilitating and prevent you from performing normal, daily tasks. Once your normal routine is interrupted or you can no longer perform work duties, it can be cause for great concern.

At Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we understand that any type of pain in your body can be alarming, which is why we offer a variety of treatments, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and premodulated muscle stimulation to help reverse your symptoms and treat Roanoke shoulder pain. Determining the cause of shoulder pain as soon as it occurs can help prevent the issue from worsening, as well as create an opportunity for more affordable, non-invasive treatments to be administered. If pain is left unaddressed, not only can it increase, but it may require more invasive treatments, such as surgery.

Located across from Hawaiian Falls on Byron Nelson Parkway in Roanoke, TX, Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture serves patients from Trophy Club, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and the surrounding communities. Call us at 817-767-5430 to schedule your consultation today.

Below are the top four causes of shoulder pain and the non-invasive treatments we provide to address the issue.

Repetitive Activity

If you perform a daily task, such as throwing a ball, lifting boxes, or weightlifting, it can often lead to shoulder pain. It is estimated that repetitive motions are the root cause of over 50% of shoulder injuries. This type of injury not only causes pain and discomfort, but can result in loss of income.

Repetitive activity generally causes either bursitis or tendonitis. Due the nature of the injury, Dr. Cody Doyle will recommend that you stop performing the repetitive activity for a certain number of weeks to help alleviate inflammation within the nerves, joints, and muscles of the shoulder. He may also prescribe certain herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractic care, or myofascial release therapy.

Nerve Entrapment

When a nerved is “pinched” or entrapped in your spine or upper extremities, it can lead to neck and shoulder pain. Finding the source of the trapped nerve will help determine what type of treatment is best suited for your unique situation. One of the more common nerve entrapment injuries is suprascapular neuropathy. When this condition occurs, the suprascapular nerve that runs along the back of the shoulder is stretched or compressed to the point it can prevent your shoulder from fully functioning.

 

After a series of x-rays and tests to determine the location of your nerve entrapment, Dr. Doyle will provide a personalized treatment plan. This may include chiropractic care, ultrasound therapy, and acupuncture.

Arthritis

With age, the body’s joints tend to stiffen due to the breakdown of cartilage. This cushioning is designed to make range of motion smooth and seamless. However, once it begins to breakdown, it can cause the bones to rub together, causing pain and swelling. Although some forms of arthritis are inevitable, if your arthritis is linked to increased inflammation within your body, Dr. Doyle can adjust your diet and recommend certain herbal supplements to help reduce inflammation. In addition, he may also perform acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and myofascial release therapy to improve your range of motion.

Rotator Cuff Injury

The rotator cuff consists of a group of muscles and tendons that help provide stability and proper range of motion to the shoulder. When one or all of these muscles/tendons are injured, it can inhibit your shoulder mobility. Common symptoms of rotator cuff injury include pain when resting on the affected shoulder, pain when lifting the arm above the shoulder, pain when moving the shoulder away from the body, pain in the front or side of shoulder. In most cases, Dr. Doyle will review what activities cause you pain and limit those for a certain amount of weeks. He will then recommend a combination of treatments that may include acupuncture, myofascial release therapy, premodulated muscle stimulation, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Do You Have Shoulder Pain?

If you are experiencing any type of shoulder pain, we recommend scheduling an appointment as soon as possible so as to determine the root of the issue. This will prevent the issue from worsening while also help provide immediate relief. Making your appointment at Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Roanoke, TX, is simple. You can reach us online, or by calling (817) 767-5430.

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