Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common condition that can be caused by muscle sprains and strains, overuse, tendonitis, or a pinched nerve in the neck. A chiropractor can identify the underlying cause of shoulder blade pain, and find a safe, effective solution. Our chiropractors at Taschler Spine and Rehab are ready to provide chiropractic care for shoulder pain in Fairfax, VA.
Chiropractic Adjustments
If your shoulder pain is due to a spinal misalignment, your chiropractor may recommend chiropractic adjustments. They will use their hands or an instrument to slowly, gently manipulate your spine, muscles, limbs, and joints. They can pinpoint the underlying cause of your shoulder pain and make the adjustments needed to promote healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and restore function to the shoulder.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a safe, non-invasive, and highly effective treatment for chronic and acute shoulder pain. Your chiropractor will use different massage therapy techniques depending on the cause of your shoulder pain. Massage therapy releases natural painkillers called endorphins. It also relaxes muscle tension and relieves muscle spasms, strains, cramps, and sprains. Massage therapy can also improve circulation and reduce inflammation and tension to restore range of motion in the shoulder and arm.
Spinal Decompression
If your shoulder pain is due to a pinched nerve in the cervical spine (neck), your chiropractor may recommend spinal decompression. During spinal decompression, you will lie fully clothed on a comfortable, padded traction table. The table is controlled by a computer program containing your precise measurements and information about the treatment area. Your chiropractor will use the computer to gently and slowly move the table to stretch your limbs, spine, muscles, and joints. As your spine shifts back into alignment, pressure on the surrounding nerves and muscles is lessened. Spinal decompression can improve circulation and blood flow, reduce pain and inflammation, and increase range of motion and flexibility.
Therapeutic Exercises
Your chiropractor can guide you through therapeutic exercises and stretches to do at home in between visits to her office. These exercises will build muscle strength and make the muscles more limber and flexible. Over time, exercises can relieve muscle pain and inflammation and promote healing.
Eliminate Shoulder Pain in Fairfax, VA
If you’re ready to eliminate shoulder pain in Fairfax, VA using safe, drug-free treatment options, come see us at Taschler Spine and Rehab. Our chiropractor Dr. Jennifer Lee Taschler specializes in chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and physical therapy. Call us today to request an appointment online.
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