Common causes
- Neck and upper-back problems
- Arthritis in the shoulder complex
- Abnormal movement patterns causing aberrant motion
- Athletic activity and automobile accidents
Conditions
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which is exactly why it’s vulnerable to such a wide range of injuries.
As the most mobile joint in the body, the shoulder faces a wide range of injuries and conditions. Because so many things can cause shoulder pain, the right treatment depends entirely on finding the right cause.
When to get it looked at
Some signs are worth a professional evaluation:
- Shoulder pain lasting more than a week
- Pain that disappears, then returns frequently
- Difficulty raising your arm overhead or carrying objects
- Pain that’s worse in the evening
- Visible bruising or swelling, or unusual snapping or clicking
How we approach it
We use the clinical information from your history, advanced imaging, and orthopedic testing to determine what’s actually causing your pain. From there, the right treatment might include evaluating the spine and neck, a spinal adjustment, direct adjustments to the shoulder complex, and manual or passive therapies.
Patient Story
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Part of the RESTORE Way
Regenerative Health
Once the cause is clear, healing the tissue is the goal. SoftWave therapy supports the regenerative pillar of the RESTORE Way for shoulder injuries like rotator-cuff strain and frozen shoulder.
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What patients ask about Shoulder Pain
How do you know what’s causing my shoulder pain?
We combine your history, advanced imaging, and orthopedic procedures to identify the cause , because the right treatment depends entirely on it.
Could my shoulder pain be coming from my neck?
Often, yes. Neck and upper-back problems are a common source of shoulder pain, which is why we evaluate the spine and neck as part of our assessment.
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