Chiropractic Treatment Relieves Shoulder Pain!
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Introduction
The achievement of many different motions and activities is the result of the complexity of the shoulder joint. Anatomically, the shoulder involves three different bones - the scapula, the clavicle, and the humerus - many attaching ligaments, and approximately 20 different muscles. The primary articulation, the glenohumeral joint, is joined by ligaments and a group of muscles (and their tendon attachments) known as the rotator cuff. Shoulder pain and disability are commonly caused by problems with the rotator cuff. Sports injuries, mechanical dysfunctions from muscle imbalances, or wear and tear of the tissues around the joint are often the causes of shoulder problems. Arthritic changes do happen in the shoulder joint, though not as commonly as in the weight-bearing joints of the spine, hips and knees.
Anatomy
The nerves in the cervical spine region animate all of the muscles of the shoulder, elbow, arm and hand and can often pinpoint the root of the shoulder problem. Tight or weak shoulder muscles, created by irritated nerves can produce dysfunction in the ordinary mechanics of the joint, especially in the rotator cuff. A similar condition can occur if one overburdens the shoulder in sports such as tennis and golf, or in other repetitive activities that cause the muscles of the joint to become overly tight or strained. Those who sit too much in a lazy position, or with their shoulders held forward, are also at risk for fostering these imbalances and shoulder problems.
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Pain and limited motion will continue to occur until the imbalances and aggravation are correctedchanged. The severity can vary from a slight “catching” or pain to an almost total inability to use the shoulder. This painful condition is often called Shoulder Impingement or Rotator Cuff Syndrome, and can afflict people of all ages.
Frozen Shoulder
Another common condition is ” frozen shoulder. “This often incapacitating condition occurs when the ligaments and tendons of the glenohumeral joint become so aggravated that adhesions occur making the joint practically stuck together. This results in extreme pain, as well as limitation of shoulder movement that makes even dressing oneself difficult! Attention from a professional, such as your Tampa chiropractor is crucial because if left unattended, frozen shoulder could take several years to clear up if it heals at all. There are many other disorders of the shoulder although those mentioned above are almost certainly the most common.
Treatment
The treatment of most conditions of the shoulder is basically the same. Muscle imbalances can be resolved with chiropractic treatment that includes soft tissue mobilization modalities to restore proper mobility to the shoulder joints and to correct any subluxations in the spine. Special rehabilitation exercises offered by your Tampa chiropractor are also vital for a thoroughand quick recovery.
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