“My shoulder pain is getting worse without chiropractic?”
I am a 35 year old male. I haven't been able to see my chiro and am having bad shoulder pain.
14 Answers
Need to find a Chiro that is available to see you.
There are several types of shoulder injuries. If you are looking for self help programs, it’s best if you know what your diagnosis is so that you don’t make it worse. Try Pete Egoscues book, Pain Free a Revolutionary Way to Stop Chronic Pain.
I would get in as soon as you can to see them, or, if you are traveling for work or out of town, see if the office you typically go to can send your records to an office near you so you can be seen. One may also try different stretches or ice to see if that relieves any pain.
You should make an appointment with a local chiropractor. I’m sure they will be able to relieve the pain.
A great thing about chiropractic care is that it is geared towards maintaining joint range of motion because we know that joint flexibility and pain-free go hand in hand. I always recommend a few exercises to my patients for in between appointments that help maintain range of motion. You should reach out to your chiropractor to see if they have things to help you maintain your condition when you're unable to get in to their office.
How long have you had the shoulder pain? Was there a trauma? Have you had any diagnostic imaging? If so, how long ago? I don't typically see chronic shoulder pain in a 35-year-old.
If the shoulder is not getting better with chiropractic alone, physical therapy may be indicated to support the chiropractic care with specific stretches and strengthening exercises directed at the muscles that support the shoulder.
Make sure you are doing proper exercises and stretching between chiro sessions to support your treatments.
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
Depending on what your Chiropractor does and if the pain is coming from a subluxation of your shoulder to which your Doctor addresses it during appointments, this could be part of your problem. Hope that helps you! Get back in and see your Doctor!
If the shoulder pain was improving with chiropractic, but now is worse without it, you may have an inflamed cervical disc causing nerve root irritation to the shoulder. If you can't see another chiro, I suggest seeing your M.D. for anti-inflammatories until you can resume chiro treatment.
Yours in health,
Doc J
Yours in health,
Doc J
If you cannot find time to see your chiropractor at least to be sure you are not making your shoulder worse. Many times, shoulder pain is related to the neck. It can also be irritation to the shoulder (possible the rotator cuff muscles), and this will show up as pain only when you move your shoulder joint (although at times this can also be related to the neck). To help your neck (shoulder), do not sleep on your stomach. Take breaks at your computer/desk/phone time. Study proper ergonomics at your work station. Best of all, see your chiropractor!
Good morning,
I am sorry your shoulder has not responded well to chiropractic conservative care. May I ask you how long this condition has plagued you? A week, or several months? If your shoulder has been a nagging, dull, or sharp pain with a loss of ROM, which is full motion, you should have an MRI! If you have normal ROM, with no weakness in strength, you may have Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Have your family doctor arrange an MRI. I would recommend an orthopedic surgeon if you have 3/4 of a tear in the Supraspinatis muscles, Teres Minor, or Infraspinatis muscle. Also, rule out a tear of the Subscpularis muscle. Remember, the rotator cuff muscles can only withstand 3-5 pounds. Any weight heavier, the deltoid muscles take over.
I WISH YOU WELL,
DR. RICHARD S. FEHER, D.C.
I am sorry your shoulder has not responded well to chiropractic conservative care. May I ask you how long this condition has plagued you? A week, or several months? If your shoulder has been a nagging, dull, or sharp pain with a loss of ROM, which is full motion, you should have an MRI! If you have normal ROM, with no weakness in strength, you may have Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Have your family doctor arrange an MRI. I would recommend an orthopedic surgeon if you have 3/4 of a tear in the Supraspinatis muscles, Teres Minor, or Infraspinatis muscle. Also, rule out a tear of the Subscpularis muscle. Remember, the rotator cuff muscles can only withstand 3-5 pounds. Any weight heavier, the deltoid muscles take over.
I WISH YOU WELL,
DR. RICHARD S. FEHER, D.C.
You should get it evaluated.
I often have patients look on YouTube for ‘Shoulder strengthening exercises’ or ‘Rehab exercises for the shoulder.’
