Don’t Play With Shoulder Pain

Like the rest of us, you probably ask a lot of your shoulders. They are expected to execute a large number of movements in the course of your day. This assortment of involved motion aids you in doing what you need to do in your life - at work and at play. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, it’s probably because you’ve been overworking your shoulders. In other words, you might be taking part in repetitive activities such as lifting and other arm actions, especially those done overhead, like throwing a baseball, swinging a golf club or tennis racket, or just setting objects on high shelves. These types of repetitive actions can irritate the nerves in the area, place stress on the joints, and create wear and tear of the tissues surrounding the joints. Although, if your shoulder is healthy, these repetitive motions shouldn’t cause pain. However, if you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, it is a sign that there’s a condition that requires attention.

Shoulder muscles frequently become tight, and even weak, if the nerves are inflamed, and motion is painful and limited. This commonly takes place in the ligaments and a group of muscles (and their tendon attachments) known as the rotator cuff. These muscles and tendons attach your upper arm bone with your shoulder blade plus they help secure the ball of your upper arm solidly in its shoulder socket. It is the consequence of this elegant combination that affords the opportunity for the most significant range of motion of any joint in your body.

The extremity of this shoulder impingement syndrome can range from a slight “catching” pain with movement (particularly raising your arm overhead), to a nearly complete loss of ability to use the shoulder. It is very important not to either ignore your shoulder pain or continue an activity while in pain. It is vitally important for you to get help for your shoulder problem as soon as possible because the problem will only go from bad to worse. Unfortunately, if left untreated, some shoulder challenges, such as Rotator Cuff Syndrome, often end up requiring surgery and an extended rehabilitation. Your chiropractor in Santa Barbara knows just what to do to get you out of pain, and is a specialist in diagnosing and treating muscular-skeletal dysfunction. Santa Barbara Chiropractic management finds the cause of your shoulder pain and it eliminates it at its source. Your chiropractor will assist in restoring proper mobility to your shoulder joints, and will also suggest rehabilitation exercises that will not only support you in getting rid of your current shoulder problem, but will help you to avoid shoulder injuries in the future.