The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder, supporting it and helping it to move through certain ranges of motion. It is a common area of complaint in the population since rotator cuff tendinopathy can result from injury, chronic overuse, or even just age. Degeneration of the tendons and shoulder joint causes a dull, toothache-like pain that can be worse at night. Acute tendonitis usually causes a burning type of pain which can be severe with reaching, repetitive motions, or attempting to lift the arm upwards, especially to the side of the body and overhead. Rotator tendon tears can cause pain at night and when resting and may cause weakness and inability to lift the arm.
Shoulder pain and stiffness can also be caused from adhesive capsulitis, the medical term for frozen shoulder. This condition usually starts between 45 to 60 years of age and can become slowly and progressively worse.
If you suffer from shoulder pain, the rotator cuff may be responsible and chiropractic can help. Through physiotherapy modalities such as ultrasound, massage therapy, trigger point therapy and electric therapy, healing can be stimulated, and various manual treatments by your chiropractor can put you on the road to recovery.
Specific home rehabilitative exercises that stabilize and strengthen the rotator cuff may be prescribed to help prevent a recurrence of shoulder problems in the future. Our offices also offer Kinesio taping and muscle activation technique (M.A.T.) which are effective in supporting and strengthening the muscles of the shoulder.
If you’ve been dealing with shoulder pain, give us a call at either office to schedule an appointment.
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