Whether you're a professional athlete or play sports as a hobby, there is a high risk for shoulder pain or injury. If you injured your shoulder throwing a baseball, playing volleyball, or swimming, the chiropractic professionals at Reimer Wellness Center are ready to assist you. Our chiropractor has been providing residents of Los Altos, CA with shoulder pain treatment for many years. Our goal is to provide recovery without medication or surgery, so you can return to the game you love.
Common Sports Injuries
There are common shoulder injuries to look out for when playing sports. The shoulder is prone to pain or injury due to constant, repetitive usage in athletics. Common shoulder injuries treated by our chiropractor include:
SLAP Tear — This condition stems from long-term, repetitive overhead motions such as throwing a ball, using a tennis racket, or swimming. The tear forms at the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket. If you have a reduced range of motion, less energy to move your shoulder, or deep shoulder pain with no obvious origin, you may have sustained a SLAP tear.
Shoulder Instability — This condition is caused when muscles, ligaments, or tendons are no longer able to support your shoulder joint. This results in the upper part of your arm dislocating your shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Injury — This injury stems from repetitive, overhead usage that results in reduced range of motion and severe shoulder pain.
Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain
Chiropractic adjustments will reduce your pain, restore your range of motion, and improve your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Adjustments will also reduce shoulder inflammation and improve circulation to injured tissues. Chiropractic training involves understanding the anatomy and physiology of body movement patterns. Their goal is to improve the mechanical motion of the injured area and decrease adhesions around the shoulder.
Contact Our Chiropractor in Los Altos, CA for Shoulder Pain Treatment
For more information on chiropractic treatment for sports injury and shoulder pain or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor, call Reimer Wellness Center today at (650) 492-6067.