Whether it's a rotator cuff issue, frozen shoulder, or nerve-related pain — we can help you recover.
Shoulder pain can stem from a variety of causes including rotator cuff injuries, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), bursitis, tendinitis, or referred pain from the cervical spine. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it one of the most vulnerable to injury and dysfunction. Pain may be felt in the shoulder itself, or radiate down the arm.
Shoulder pain affects approximately 18-26% of adults at any given time. It's common in athletes — especially overhead sports like swimming, baseball, and tennis — as well as manual laborers and those with desk jobs that involve poor upper body posture. The risk increases with age due to natural tendon and joint degeneration.
The cervical spine and thoracic spine play a huge role in shoulder function. Misalignments in the neck can compress the nerves that control the shoulder and arm, while poor thoracic posture elevates the risk of shoulder impingement. Chiropractic adjustments to the cervical and thoracic spine, combined with direct shoulder joint mobilization and soft tissue therapy, provide comprehensive treatment.
At West Omaha Chiropractic, we assess the entire kinetic chain — from your neck through your thoracic spine and into the shoulder — to identify all contributing factors. Our team builds a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses both the local shoulder dysfunction and any spinal components, helping you regain full, pain-free shoulder movement.
Don't let shoulder pain hold you back. Our team is here to help.