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Treating Shoulder Pain With Chiropractic Care

Written By Prolific Wellness Chiropractic and Sports Rehab on February 8, 2024

a doctor with his hands on a patients shoulder

If you have shoulder pain that is interfering with your daily routine or that isn’t improving with rest and pain medication, a chiropractor can help. At Prolific Wellness Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, our chiropractor Dr. Tony Tran can diagnose the underlying cause of your shoulder pain. He will then address the root cause with drug-free pain management and chiropractic care. Here is a look at how our chiropractor treats shoulder pain in Portland, OR. 

What Causes Shoulder Pain? 

Before designing a customized plan of care, Dr. Tran will diagnose the root cause of your shoulder pain. The most common causes of shoulder pain in adults are: 

● Pulled rotator 

● Rotator cuff tear 

● Pulled shoulder muscle 

● Ligament or muscle sprain or strain 

● Overuse or repetitive stress injury 

● Arthritis of the shoulder joint 

● Bone spurs 

● Bursitis 

● Dislocation, fracture, or break 

● Frozen shoulder syndrome 

● Nerve injury or damage 

● Poor posture 

What Will a Chiropractor Do for Shoulder Pain? 

Dr. Tran and his team are committed to treating the underlying cause of pain and dysfunction. We will not simply hide your symptoms with prescription medications. Instead, we will complete a thorough functional movement assessment, take your health history, discuss your symptoms and lifestyle, go over past treatments, and may recommend to run diagnostic imaging tests. This will help us assess the extent of your injury and make a professional diagnosis. Dr. Tran will then create a personalizedp plan of care specially tailored to your needs that addresses the root cause of your pain and helps you get back to your regular routine, pain-free. 

What Are Chiropractic Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain? 

Chiropractic treatment is designed to promote the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Chiropractic therapies are drug-free, non-surgical, and minimally invasive. The most effective chiropractic therapies for shoulder pain are: 

● Chiropractic adjustment 

● Therapeutic exercises and stretches 

● Posture correction 

● Lifestyle modification 

● Workplace ergonomics

● Myofascial release 

Learn More About Shoulder Pain Treatment in Portland, OR 

At Prolific Wellness Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, Dr. Tran and his team will diagnose the underlying cause of your shoulder pain and assess the extent of your injury or condition. We will then design a highly individualized plan of care for your shoulder pain in Portland, OR, that will relieve pain, restore range of motion and function, and get you back to your normal routine. Request an appointment to find shoulder pain relief today.


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