FAQs About Shoulder Pain Relief

Shoulder pain is a condition that plagues many Americans, making work and daily life hard for them to manage. One of the most important steps in finding relief is being informed, which is why Dr. Hamer and Dr. Rajendran at Ponte Vedra Wellness Center would like to answer some of the most common shoulder pain questions that we run into.

What Causes Shoulder Pain?

Many different things can cause shoulder pain. Some common issues include broken bones, dislocations, arthritis, sprains, repetitive shoulder strains, tendinitis, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, torn cartilage, and more. There are times that pain in the shoulder is due to conditions outside of the shoulder. For example, a misalignment in the spine can create pressure on a nerve that causes pain to radiate into the shoulder.

What Does Repetitive Shoulder Strain Mean?

Repetitive strain is also referred to as an overuse injury. If you have a job, hobby, or daily household task that requires repetitive movement, it can lead to small tears in the tissue of the shoulder. This is a repetitive strain or overuse injury.

What Is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a term for stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint which makes it hard to use. It is often caused by a loss of use in the arm, such as if an injury has led to the need for a sling. It can also occur in people with diabetes or other conditions that impact the nerves.

How Can A Chiropractor Treat Shoulder Pain?

The answer to this question depends specifically on your condition. A chiropractor can provide an adjustment to the shoulder or the spine if anything is dislocated or out of alignment in these areas. Chiropractic massage therapy can help relieve tension, and therapeutic exercises are used to stretch and strengthen the damaged area.

Other treatments, like cold laser therapy, are added to the treatment plan to aid injured tissues in recovery. Chiropractic care is very effective at helping patients with shoulder pain find natural and long-lasting relief.

Find Shoulder Pain Relief in Nocatee and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Shoulder pain doesn’t have to be a constant companion. Find relief by contacting Ponte Vedra Wellness Center to learn more and to schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors. Call our Ponte Vedra Beach office today at (904) 273-2691 or our Nocatee office at (904) 834-2717. You can also reach us through our website by using our online contact form.