We take our shoulders for granted until they become painful. This happens often, as 18 to 26% of the adult population in America is thought to suffer from shoulder pain, according to the National Institutes of Health. Berry Hill Chiropractic & Wellness in Nashville, TN, looks at what you can do about shoulder pain.
When to Seek Help
With rest, gentle stretching exercises, and the use of a cold pack for 15-20 minutes several times a day, some kinds of shoulder pain will get better. However, chronic pain lasting more than a few weeks needs to be looked at by a chiropractor.
Chiro Care for Shoulder Pain
Chiropractors treat your shoulder pain in many ways. You first get an examination and interview about your pain and medical history. You may need X-rays. Many chiropractic clinics have X-ray machines, so you do not have to wait for the results. Your chiropractor will then tell you about the findings and suggest a wellness plan to make you better.
Nutritional Advice
You need to eat the right foods to reduce inflammation in your body and promote healing. Your chiropractor will make suggestions for diet changes and recommend appropriate nutritional supplements. Eating right will also make your other therapies more successful.
Spinal Decompression
Working on your spine often helps inflamed shoulder joints and irritated nerves. There are numerous techniques to align your spine correctly, and spinal decompression is one. It is a gentle method that helps your back to stretch. This helps improve circulation to your back, neck, and shoulders, helping your body bring oxygen and nutrients to heal. Each session takes about 45 minutes.
Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
Just as your back needs a stretch to help improve circulation and feel better, your shoulders also need stretching and exercise. Although a few days of rest are good when you first get shoulder pain, if you keep on resting, the muscles get weak and cannot function like they used to. Exercises help keep your shoulders strong and flexible. Your chiropractor will craft stretches and strengthening exercises just for you.
Posture Correction
How you sit, stand, and even sleep can affect the amount of shoulder pain you have. Your chiropractor will help you find the best positions to be in to take the most strain off of your shoulders.
Cold Laser Therapy
This is a non-invasive way to use the power of concentrated light to repair damaged tissues in your shoulder. The laser stimulates the body to produce adenosine triphosphate or ATP to help bring the energy cells need to help repair themselves.
Let Us Help
If you suffer from shoulder pain and live in the Nashville, TN area, contact Berry Hill Chiropractic & Wellness at [email protected] or call (615) 208-5030 to make an appointment today.
