| Shoulder pain can be a real problem. Not only can it | | | | shoulder. At other times, there is no known cause for |
| wreak havoc with everyday activities that are usually | | | | the development of a frozen shoulder. |
| taken for granted, it can also cause problems for an | | | | Other characteristics of a Frozen Shoulder include: |
| individual's professional life. | | | | |
| Because of the difficulties associated with shoulder | | | | 1. A decrease in motion that is primarily seen by lifting |
| pain, seeing a chiropractor for help is important. Solving | | | | the arm and turning it inwards; |
| problems caused by shoulder pain begins with | | | | 2. Frozen shoulder is most common among individuals |
| understanding the different types, all of which should | | | | between the ages of 40 and 60, and is twice as likely |
| be diagnosed and subsequently treated by a | | | | to occur in women; |
| chiropractor: | | | | 3. Pain is usually the first symptom of a frozen |
| Rotator Cuff Syndrome. The rotator cuff is composed | | | | shoulder, followed by a loss of motion and decrease in |
| of a group of four muscles and their corresponding | | | | pain; |
| tendons. These muscles and tendons wind around the | | | | 4. Frozen shoulder responds well to a multi-disciplinary |
| front, back and top of the shoulder. The rotator cuff | | | | approach that includes chiropractic care and physical |
| muscles work together in guiding shoulders through | | | | therapy. |
| many motions and also lend stability to the joint. The | | | | - Swimmer's Shoulder. Swimmer's shoulder is an |
| ends of the rotator cuff muscles form tendons that | | | | inflammatory condition caused by the mechanical |
| attach to the humerus (arm bone). This is the tendinous | | | | impingement of the suparspinatus muscle. The |
| portion of the muscle that is normally involved in a | | | | condition is usually caused by the repetitive overhead |
| rotator cuff injury. The most common mechanisms of | | | | arm motion of the freestyle stroke while an individual is |
| a rotator cuff injury are separated into two categories: | | | | swimming. |
| 1. - Repetitive Use Injury. These are the result of | | | | - Bicipial Tendinittis. This is an inflammatory condition |
| repeated activities that result in damage to the rotator | | | | that affects the tendon of the long head of the biceps. |
| cuff tendons. Over time, the tendons wear thin and a | | | | It commonly causes should pain due to its position and |
| tear can develop within the tendons of the rotator cuff. | | | | function. |
| Patients who experience repeated use injuries to the | | | | While shoulder pain is frequently dismissed as bursitis |
| rotator cuff frequently experience shoulder pain prior | | | | or arthritis, it should never be neglected. This is |
| to developing a tear through the rotator cuff tendons. | | | | because it may be a sign of a larger problem that |
| 2. - Traumatic Injuries. Falling against an extended arm | | | | could get worse if left untreated. |
| can often injure the rotator cuff by tearing the | | | | Shoulder pain doesn't have to prevent an individual |
| surrounding tendons. This is much less common than | | | | from enjoying life and chiropractic care is a way to |
| repetitive use injuries, and is usually the culprit of rotator | | | | quickly and effectively deal with the problem. |
| cuff injuries in patients under the age of 60. | | | | Chiropractic care is a preferable option not only |
| Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulittis. This is a | | | | because of these factors, but also because it avoids |
| common condition that results in a loss of motion of | | | | the possibility of painful surgery or pain-killers which |
| the shoulder joint. Frozen shoulder is often diagnosed | | | | may produce harmful side-effects. |
| for any painful shoulder condition associated with a | | | | Chiropractic care should always be considered when |
| loss of motion, but it is important to understand the | | | | dealing with shoulder pain because of its ability to |
| cause of the symptoms to guarantee effective | | | | restore the strength and integrity of shoulder's |
| treatment. Other conditions can also cause restricted | | | | supporting soft tissues, along with keeping joints flexible |
| motion and a stiff joint. Individuals often experience | | | | and working free of pain. |
| trauma to the shoulder prior to the onset of frozen | | | | |