Do Chiropractors treat Shoulder Pain?

Did you know that chiropractors are licensed to not only treat problems with the neck and back but also other joints in the body? We can treat many thing including muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and sometimes nerve issues. One area we see quite a bit is shoulder pain and problems in the shoulder. This could be many different issues including rotator cuff strains, ligaments sprains, impingement, frozen shoulder, etc.

The first thing to do when shoulder pain starts is to increase range of motion, ice and avoid re-injury.  Often the neck and upper back muscles are tight from restricted neck and upper back motion.  Make sure to get checked for neck and upper back dysfunction along with the stretching. 

Here is a good exercise shown by Dr Scott Owens one our fantastic Roseville Chiropractors. The Codman arm swing is a good first exercise for many people with shoulder pain as it promotes movement in the shoulder. 

This exercise may not be the best for every shoulder condition so make sure to checked out by one of our chiropractors to make sure this exercise is right for you!