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The shoulder is a complex collection of muscle and joints. Accurate diagnosis is the first step to solving a painful shoulder problem.
The Shoulder is both the most complex and the most unstable joint in the body
There are many problems and injuries that can develop in the shoulder and its surrounding soft tissue. Many times the origin of pain in the shoulder is from nerves being pinched in the cervical spine. We offer a comprehensive and multi disciplinary approach to curing shoulder pain.
Common shoulder problems include
 Bursitis
Bursitis often occurs when tendonitis and impingement syndrome cause inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder. Treatment includes chiropractic adjustments, micro current and other electrical therapy to balance the muscular imbalances and to reduce inflammation.
Exercise is prescribed to achieve a full recovery.
Impingement Syndrome
Impingement syndrome is caused by the excessive squeezing or rubbing of the rotator cuff and shoulder blade. The pain associated with the syndrome is a result of an inflamed bursa (lubricating sac) over the rotator cuff, and / or inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, and / or calcium deposits in tendons due to wear and tear. Shoulder impingement syndrome can lead to a torn rotator cuff. Treatment includes chiropractic manipulation, Ultrasound, active release of the muscles, myo-facial needling, and different kinds of electric modalities of treatment, depending on location and severity.
 Tendonitis
Tendonitis of the shoulder is caused when the rotator cuff and / or biceps tendon become inflamed, usually as a result of being pinched by surrounding structures. The injury may vary from mild inflammation to involvement of most of the rotator cuff. When the rotator cuff tendon becomes inflamed and thickened, it may become trapped under the acromion. Treatment varies depending on location and severity.
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear involves one or more rotator cuff tendons becoming inflamed from overuse, aging, a fall on an outstretched hand, or a collision. Treatment includes chiropractic manipulation, Ultrasound, active release of the muscles, myo-facial needling, and different kinds of electric thereapy modalities. Surgery, followed by rehabilitation is sometimes necessary in more sever cases.
 Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Frozen shoulder is a severely restrictive condition frequently caused by injury that, in turn, leads to lack of use due to pain. Intermittent periods of use may cause inflammation and adhesions to grow between the joint surfaces, thus restricting motion. There is also a lack of synovial fluid to lubricate the gap between the arm bone and socket that normally helps the shoulder joint to move. This restricted space between the capsule and ball of the humerus distinguishes adhesive capsulitis from the less complicated condition known as stiff shoulder.
Treatment includes Chiropractic manipulation, assisted mobilization of shoulder joint, active range of motion exercise, Ultrasound, and Electrotherapy.
Dislocation
The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint of the body - often caused by a significant force that separates the shoulder joint's ball (the top rounded portion of the upper arm bone, or humerus) away from the joint's socket (glenoid).
Treatment includes, reduction of dislocation by surgery or under anesthesia if possible in a hospital or clinical setting. This is followed by rehabilitation and conservative treatment to restore function.
 Separation
The shoulder becomes separated when the ligaments attached to the collarbone (clavicle) are torn, or partially torn, away from the shoulder blade (scapula). Shoulder separation may be caused by a sudden, forceful blow to the shoulder, or as a result of a fall.
Treatment includes strapping or taping, Chiropractic manipuation, assisted mobilization of shoulder joint, active range of motion exercise, Ultrasound, and Electrotherapy. | 
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