Active Family Chiropractic Shoulder Pain Chiropractor
Overview
Dr. Greg Swistak of Active Family Chiropractic specializes in treating chronic and acute pain using a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture and massage therapy. We are a family practice that serves children, adults and seniors. Rockville Chiropractor sub-specialties include the care of expectant mothers during pregnancy, the rehabilitation of athletes following a sports injury and the restoration of proper alignment and function for those suffering whiplash or otherwise injured in an auto accident. At Active Family Chiropractic Care Center, we evaluate your condition and design a plan of treatment that works for you based on your own unique needs and wants.
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Shoulder Pain The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. It moves the shoulder forward and backward. It also allows the arm to move in a circular motion and to move up and away from the body.The shoulder has a wide and versatile range of motion. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it hampers your ability to move freely and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort.
Causes of Shoulder Pain ● Bursitis or tendinitis of the rotator cuff (inflammation of the shoulder joint, also called impingement syndrome, since the inflammation impinges on the ability of the shoulder to move fully) ● Frozen shoulder (restriction of joint movement by the shoulder capsule, also known as adhesive capsulitis) ● Rotator cuff tear (tearing of the shoulder tendons away from the bone). The rotator cuff refers to the group of four muscles and tendons that are responsible for moving the shoulder joint ● Shoulder dislocation and shoulder instability (repeated dislocation, which may follow the initial occurrence as a result of the weakening and tearing of shoulder ligaments)
Causes of Shoulder Pain ● ● ● ●
Calcific tendinitis (calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons) Referred pain from the neck or elsewhere in the body Arthritis (wearing away of shoulder cartilage) Fractures
When Should Take Chiropractic Help? ● ● ● ●
Pain when carrying objects Shoulder pain at night and when resting Being unable to raise your arm Pain that persists beyond a few days and is unimproved by rest and painkillers ● Warmth, redness and/or swelling of the shoulder and/or fever, which may indicate infection ● Bruising around the shoulder area
Treatment of Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is a common health problem that a person feels in his life. Several reasons cause shoulder pain. It is essential to know the main reason for pain and cure it before the pain got increase. An expert chiropractor shoulder pain can help you to get rid of it. Rockville Chiropractor MD will investigate the main cause for pain and makes treatment plan accordingly. To know more visit us.
Contact Us Address: 60 Market Street, Suite 215 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Phone No.: 301-963-8333 Email ID: greg@swistakchiro.com Website: https://swistakchiro.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveFamilyChiropracticMD/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFChiropractor