If you struggle with severe or ongoing shoulder pain, highly trained chiropractor Diana Gailes, DC, at Indian Harbor Chiropractic in Cos Cob, Connecticut, can help. She offers a variety of holistic treatments for shoulder pain to reduce discomfort and speed up your recovery. Call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
Shoulder pain is an uncomfortable feeling in your shoulder joint, which is the joint that connects your upper arm to your torso. Shoulder pain could appear as:
You might injure your shoulder lifting something heavy, playing sports, working, falling down, or because of age-related wear-and-tear. Dr. Gailes and her team offer a variety of treatments to relieve shoulder discomfort.
Some of the many reasons for shoulder pain include:
Dr. Gailes can find the root cause of shoulder pain and treat it naturally to restore joint function, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life.
To find out what’s causing shoulder discomfort, Dr. Gailes discusses your symptoms and medical history. She examines your shoulder joint to assess your range of motion and look for signs of an injury. She could recommend X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures.
Dr. Gailes personalizes shoulder pain treatments to maximize your outcome. Your shoulder pain treatment plan could consist of:
Things you can do at home to alleviate shoulder pain include using ice or heat packs, wearing a sling, resting your shoulder joint, and getting proper nutrition. Dr. Gailes might recommend you complete stretches or exercises to strengthen tissues in the affected joint.
Dr. Gailes offers neuromuscular therapy to reduce tension, enhance your body’s natural ability to heal, and diminish shoulder pain.
Dr. Gailes provides chiropractic manipulation for shoulder misalignment problems, which improves discomfort. Each treatment is simple and comfortable and can produce dramatic pain-relieving results.
If you need shoulder surgery to restore an injured joint fully, Dr. Gailes refers you to a highly trained orthopedic specialist.
To learn more about chiropractic treatments for shoulder pain and get relief, call the Indian Harbor Chiropractic office or schedule an appointment online today.