Shoulder Pain
Symptoms include stiffness, limited range of motion, and pain with activities of daily living as well as sports and recreational activities.
Shoulder pain causes discomfort or soreness usually in the front or side of the shoulder. While shoulder pain is usually felt in the upper third of the arm, it may be felt as far down as the elbow and wrist.
It can vary from mild to severe and may be accompanied by stiffness, limited range of motion, and difficulty lifting loads.
We might also suggest exercises, stretches, or changes to your daily habits to help you feel better and prevent future pain. The goal is to get your shoulder back in shape, improve how it works, and make sure you feel good overall.
So, if you’re dealing with shoulder pain, our specialists could be a helpful option to consider!
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Let’s work together for better health and less pain. Key Spine Care helps with…
- Keeping active and mobile
- Remaining (or getting) free from painkillers
- Staying out of the doctor's office
Common questions
What causes shoulder pain?
You can develop shoulder pain from an acute injury, poor posture, or an underlying degenerative condition. Common causes of shoulder pain include:
- Prolonged or repeated raised-arm activities.
- Sprains and strains
- Arthritis
- Sitting and standing for prolonged periods
- Environmental factors
When should I seek help for shoulder pain?
You should seek help for shoulder pain at Key Spine Care if your pain occurs after an accident, is an ongoing problem, or your symptoms are getting worse over time.
The Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®) at Key Spine Care serves as your primary provider for your shoulder pain. They conduct a thorough evaluation to find the cause of your discomfort and develop a treatment plan to relieve your symptoms without the need for additional tests or referrals to specialists.
The CCSP®, however, can also easily identify patients who need X-rays, CT scans, or an MRI, as well as referrals to orthopedic surgeons. The PSP ensures you get only the care absolutely necessary to improve your shoulder pain.
How does a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® manage shoulder pain?
The CCSP® at Key Spine Care creates a personalized treatment plan based on the cause of your shoulder pain and the severity of your symptoms. The team takes a conservative approach, offering therapies that support your body’s natural healing process.
Treatment for shoulder pain may include:
- McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
- Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS)
- Joint manipulation
- Physical therapy
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
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Our 3 Step Process to Alleviate Pain
At Key Spine Care, we focus on ACTIVE over passive treatment plans and proudly and exclusively only offer 1:1 care (e.g. no assistants or PTAs, just you and the doctor for the entire appointment, every time). We work together as a team to implement our shared plan to treat and prevent your symptoms.
Step 1: RECOVER From Pain & Limitations
After we have determined your individual diagnosis, we create a comprehensive and individualized plan to help you resume doing what you love - without the use of rest, pills, injections, or surgery!
After this stage, you will have:
1. Eliminated the source of the pain
2. Found pain-free postures
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Step 3: REDEFINE Future Performance & Prevent Recurrence
After we have determined your individual diagnosis, we create a comprehensive and individualized plan to help you resume doing what you love - without the use of rest, pills, injections, or surgery!
After this stage, you will have:
1. Eliminated the source of the pain
2. Found pain-free postures
Goal of ALL Our Treatment Plans
While we love our 1:1 time with our patients, we also do NOT want you to be locked into a never-ending treatment plan of 2-3 visits per week for life! Most of our treatment plans are 12 visits or less as we prioritize teaching you how to:
- Eliminate the cause of the pain
- Find pain-free postures
- Develop healthy posture and movement patterns