The chiropractic cure: shoulder injuries

Shoulders are an important part of your posture and say a lot about you. What do yours say? Shoulders help us to communicate respect and reverence, but they also help us to communicate happiness and joy. Belly dancers in Beirut shimmy their shoulders as do Samba dancers in Bahia; a world away to communicate sensuality and joy. Dancing around the world celebrates the human spirit and invariably it involves the shoulders. After all, what would carnivals in Brazil be like without shoulders moving rhythmically? Now the shoulder has to be flexible yet also strong and stable, and because of that, it is one of the most frequently injured joints. The shoulder joint, known for having the greatest range of motion, is often placed under a lot of stress and can easily be overworked. Various injuries can occur to the shoulder muscles and bones due to exercise, accidents, or just with everyday wear and tear. Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to help treat injuries or aches, and ultimately can help to restore your body to its optimal health.

A breakdown in proper biomechanics can increase wear and tear on the joint resulting in arthritis. While shoulder arthritis is not nearly as common as some other types of arthritis (i.e., hip arthritis and knee arthritis), it can still cause severe issues. Shoulder arthritis can cause a decrease in the protective cartilage of the shoulder joint and result in gradual narrowing of the joint. If not taken care of, arthritis of the shoulder can become a bigger issue. Thankfully, a visit to the chiropractor can greatly help to reduce the severity and pain associated with shoulder arthritis.

Shoulder injuries often lead to more serious injuries such as frozen shoulder syndrome, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Frozen shoulder syndrome is a condition that can cause stiffness in the shoulder joint, which can be very uncomfortable. However, with proper chiropractic care, the issues associated with frozen shoulder syndrome can be minimized. While carpal tunnel syndrome is another condition that can be caused by a shoulder injury, a chiropractor is able to get to the root of the problem and safely fix it.

We restore the proper function to the shoulder. We are experts at diagnosing and adjusting shoulder injuries. We are qualified to help restore the health of your body by using chiropractic techniques to adjust the vertebrae of your spine and neck, which can help alleviate pain, relieve stiffness, increase your mobility, and improve alignment of your shoulder. Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, we focus on restoring your shoulder back to its optimal state.

Physical therapy alone cannot restore shoulder function. Chiropractic adjustments are crucial for long-term success. While physical therapy can help alleviate some of the issues caused by shoulder injuries, it cannot fully restore your shoulder. That is where chiropractic care is necessary. We can help to locate any misaligned vertebrae and carefully perform gentle adjustments to get them realigned, restoring the function and mobility of your shoulder.

We provide treatment options suitable for treating your shoulder injuries. For the best Chiropractor “near me”, give Onkels Chiropractic a call at (801)298-9190 or contact us through our website at onkels.us.  We service all of Davis County, Utah including Layton, Farmington, Kaysville, Centerville, Bountiful, Woods Cross, and North Salt Lake City, Utah.