Shoulder Injuries

Injuries to the shoulder can include any of the following:

  • Strained muscles such as deltoid or rotator cuff

  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

  • Sprained ligaments or injury to joint capsule

  • Scar tissue from chronic problems or previous surgery

Soft tissue work including Graston Technique®, massage, stretching/exercises coupled with chiropractic adjustments to the shoulder, neck and upper back may help to improve pain
free range of motion.

SYMPTOMS

  • Reduced range of motion

  • Pain

  • Weakness

  • Difficulty with normal activities of daily living such as getting dressed, exercise, or yard work

TREATMENT

  • Soft tissue work directed at breaking up adhesions, scar tissue, and improving blood flow

  • Chiropractic adjustments to the shoulder, neck, and upper back

  • Electrical stimulation and ultrasound

  • Therapeutic exercises