SHOULDER PAIN TREATMENT AT NIRVANA WELLNESS BRAMPTON

Are you suffering with shoulder pain? Are you taking medication to help with the pain? If the answer was yes to either of those questions this will be a great article for you to read and learn some ways our team at Nirvana Wellness Brampton can help your shoulders. Although medication can provide symptom relief, it does not address the root cause of why you are experiencing pain.

Chiropractic care could be an option to help you navigate through your pain journey. Chiropractic treatment consists of manipulation the musculoskeletal system and not just addressing the pain in your shoulder. A system approach to treatment and assessment can provide care to all parts of the MSK system including your joints, cartilage, bones, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues.

In addition to manual manipulation, chiropractors may also use other techniques to reset the shoulder joint. These include mobilization and traction. Mobilization involves gentle manipulation of the joint to improve mobility and range of motion. Traction is used to stretch the joint and muscles. This helps to promote healing and relaxation of the shoulder muscles.

The chiropractor may also recommend lifestyle changes to reduce shoulder pain. This may include changes in diet, posture, and activity level. It’s important to follow the chiropractor’s advice to ensure the best possible results.

Other conservative treatments can also aid in combination to chiropractic care such as Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Massage Therapy, etc. Different therapies can provide another set of hands on the problem and an alternative way of looking and treating the body.

For instance, if your shoulder pain is more muscular in nature, including rotator cuff muscles which are a group of four muscles that work together in stabilizing the shoulder joint as well as in performing arm movements, then your treatment may be combined with Physiotherapy. Physiotherapists are the experts in treating muscles and ligaments, whereas Chiropractors focus on joints and nerves.

When it comes to shoulder pain, it’s important to get the right treatment. If you are unsure whether to see a Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Massage Therapist or an Acupuncturist, rest assure as we are here to guide you.  During your initial wellness assessment, the Doctor will assess your muscles, joints, nerves, posture and X-rays if necessary and match you with the treat practitioner based on your health condition and goals. The goal of our therapies is to help to reset the shoulder joint, reduce pain, and improve range of motion. This can provide long-term relief from shoulder pain. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, it’s best to speak to our Doctors to determine the best course of action.

SYMPTOMS OF SHOULDER INJURY

Due to the wide range of causative factors, shoulder pain and abnormal motion in the joint may develop gradually or come on suddenly. Symptoms of a shoulder injury are occasionally very subtle, but even these can develop into major issues. Since the shoulder joint is used in the vast majority of activities that we engage in daily, all symptoms involving the shoulder should be monitored carefully and treated promptly to avoid the progression of the problem. Symptoms indicating the need for an immediate evaluation of the shoulder complex include:

• Shoulder pain that lasts for more than a week

• Shoulder pain that goes away and then returns frequently

• Difficulty raising your arm above your head

• Trouble or pain when carrying objects

• Pain in the shoulder joint that becomes more pronounced in the evening

• Any visual signs of damage to the joint such as bruising or swelling

• Unusual snapping or clicking sensations in the joint during movement

HERE’S HOW TO PREVENT SHOULDER PAIN

Rest – If you notice shoulder pain during your chores, exercises, or work, take time to rest. Stop wherever you are doing at that time. You may find something else to do that will not stress that shoulder excessively.

• Warm-up – Warm-up before doing any major exercise. You could start with a walk and later jog. Don’t just start exercising or doing major training without mild exercises to raise your heart rate, prepare your muscles, and activate the synovial fluid that lubricates your joints.

• Exercise Gradually – If you have been away from the gym or doing any strenuous activity for a while, do not start wildly and long when you hit the gym again. Instead, start with a few minutes before increasing it to an hour. If it’s weights, you could start with smaller ones and gradually increase them.

• Change Your Sleeping Position – If sleeping on a side affects your shoulder and causes pain, try the other side or some other convenient sleeping position.

• Practice Strengthening Exercises – These exercises provide support and stabilization to your shoulder joint. They also make your shoulder joint stronger and prevent shoulder dislocation.

Shoulder pain is not fun, book a consultation with one of our practitioners to start your recovery journey.