Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is common and can become debilitating, as it limits your range of motion. At Perkins Family Chiropractic in Amarillo, TX, our chiropractor can help. We provide a wide range of all-natural treatments for shoulder pain and other ailments. Our team will work with you to find the right treatments that help you return to a healthy, pain-free life.

Types of Shoulder Pain 

Shoulder pain often feels dull, sharp, or achy. Depending on the underlying cause, it might also present arm and hand weakness, reduced range of motion, numbness, tingling, and even pain that extends into the head or neck.

Some of the most common shoulder pain conditions that can benefit from chiropractic care include:

• Rotator cuff strain 
• Biceps tendonitis
• Labrum tear (the labrum is a type of cartilage lining the shoulder joint)
• Shoulder dislocation
• Brachial plexus injury (the brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves traveling through the shoulder)
• Osteoarthritis
• Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder

Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is common in people who perform a lot of repetitive movements with their arms, especially overhead. Shoulder pain can also affect people with poor posture, since the position and alignment of the spine and ribcage can impact the position of your shoulders or lead to tightening of certain muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. 

Heavy lifting or heavy backpacks may even increase the risk of shoulder pain. Additionally, shoulder pain can be caused by or related to problems in the spine, such as cervical radiculopathy or whiplash. 

Finally, acute trauma, including a sports injury, auto accident injury, or a falling injury, can cause sudden and direct damage to the shoulder girdle. 

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain

Chiropractic care can help people with acute and chronic shoulder pain conditions by: 

• Healing injured tissues
• Improving joint space and alignment of the shoulder girdle
• Optimizing spinal alignment and posture
• Alleviating pain and inflammation

At our chiropractic clinic, we use spinal adjustments, cold laser therapy, corrective exercises, massage therapy, and postural assessments to deliver holistic and comprehensive shoulder pain treatment. 

We also look to other areas of your body to address any additional factors that could be contributing to your shoulder pain. The goal is to provide you with holistic recovery that improves your overall well-being, prevents recurring problems, and gives you the relief you need. 

Visit Our Chiropractor in Amarillo, TX for Shoulder Pain Relief

If you are suffering from shoulder pain, we can help. At Perkins Family Chiropractic in Amarillo, TX, we will alleviate your pain and help your shoulder heal. Call us today to schedule an appointment.