The shoulder joint houses one of the sockets with the largest range of motion in the human body and consequently is at the mercy of an extensive list of ailments that can affect it. The possible sources of shoulder pain are nearly limitless, however, a significant portion of shoulder injuries are the result of neck and upper back issues, degradation at the shoulder joint, vigorous exercise, and auto injuries.
A few signs of a shoulder injury tend to be somewhat more conspicuous than the others. For this reason, all symptoms concerning the shoulder need to be tracked closely. Symptoms that warrant an examination of the shoulder are shoulder pain that lingers for a week or longer, intermittent shoulder pain, inability to lift hand above the shoulder, difficulty lifting objects, pain at the shoulder joint that increases in severity at night, some obvious indications of damage to the joint such as swelling or bruising, an odd sounds or clicks coming from the shoulder joint when moving.
HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP?
The result is the shoulder dealing with an increased load without sufficient support. While the body can handle overuse from time to time, its limits are eventually reached and injuries occur. If the shoulder pain remains after our spinal realignment therapy, the team at Lim Chiropractic & Rehab Center has experience with a comprehensive range of therapies aimed at correcting the underlying issue. When the source of your pain is resolved, relief of your shoulder pain is inevitable.