Two joints make up the structure of the shoulder: the acromioclavicular joint and the glenohumeral joint. The complexity of this structure contributes to shoulder pain being a common ailment. Dr. Lois Flemming at the Flemming Chiropractic Wellness Center in New Bern, NC, offers a holistic approach to treating a shoulder that is not functioning as it should.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic care is founded on the belief that the body is self-sustaining and self-healing if all things are in alignment. When the spine is out of alignment, some parts of the body will be overburdened and others won’t be balanced correctly. This causes malfunction and pain in soft tissues, such as muscles, as well as joints. Misalignments can also compress nerves, causing pain along their length. The nerves leading to the shoulder originate in the neck, so if there’s a misalignment there, pain could radiate to the shoulder.
Getting the spine or other joints into alignment is achieved with chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Flemming uses the Percussor, the ArthroStim, the Activator, and other instruments. This allows adjustments to be done with the minimal amount of force necessary and without twisting motions or putting pressure on any other parts of the body.
Ice Pack Cryotherapy
Ice pack therapy can help with pain and healing. The ice has a numbing effect and slows inflammation. When the ice is removed, the blood comes rushing back rich with healing nutrients.
Chiropractic Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage reduces tension and inflammation in the shoulder muscles. When the body is relaxed, the joints are more receptive to being repositioned. Relaxation also has other beneficial effects, such as improved sleep and breaking up muscle scars.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy uses light to treat the joints and soft tissues deep beneath the surface of the skin. The light stimulates cellular regeneration and reduces inflammation and swelling. A handheld laser is placed directly over the injured shoulder. Treatment sessions don’t take longer than a few minutes.
Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic exercise is essential for healing shoulder pain and injury. Stretching and strengthening exercises will help to maintain strength and flexibility. These exercises will be personalized to you so that you won’t risk overusing your shoulder before it’s ready.
Call a Chiropractor for Shoulder Pain Relief
Dr. Flemming of the Flemming Chiropractic Wellness Center offers the treatments you need for shoulder pain in New Bern, NC. Give the office a call today for an appointment at (252) 638-6062.