Shoulder Conditions

The shoulder is the most complex joint of the human body and in order to properly rehabilitate the shoulder, your therapist needs to have a deep understanding of the biomechanics and functions of each individual structure that help to stabilise it!

Without a doubt, ANY type of shoulder pain can seriously distrust your day to day life. It is extremely common and majority of people will experience some form of shoulder issues in their life. 

A chiropractic doctor is a primary health care provider, meaning you do not need a referral to check out any problems with your shoulder. 

Yes, we are aware that the vast majority of people associate chiropractic services with lower back/ neck pain, however, seeing a chiropractor for shoulder related issues is one of the best things you can do for your rehab journey. 

The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and movable joint of the body. It is a ball and socket joint and therefore, the range it can move in almost all directions. Due to this wide range of motion, the shoulder is formed of many structures and so, when a patient experiences pain in the region, the conditions often overlap. 

The good thing is,
at The Chiro Boutique, we are able
to assess the shoulder thoroughly, making sure patients are aware of what is going on!

Here is a list and explanation of
common shoulder conditions we can help you with:

Frozen Shoulder

It is so sad seeing patients come in with this condition as it is so painful, but throughout the years, Dr Adelina has achieved great results treating frozen shoulders in a very short amount of time, by taking a holistic rehabilitative approach.

Frozen shoulder is often known as adhesive capsulitis . It is a painful and restrictive condition of the shoulder. Early diagnosis is difficult as the pain can have a broad range and can overlap many other conditions. The cause of frozen shoulder is still unknown but research has found common factors and the most common ones are, over usage of the shoulders, diabetes, previous injuries, post stroke or post surgery, Parkinson’s disease and of course, postural.

Often patients with frozen shoulder come in to seek relief as the pain is so excruciating that they are not able to perform the most basic tasks such as, brushing their teeth or hair, sleeping or picking up their children. Studies have showed that frozen shoulder goes through 3 stages:

• Stage 1: Acute / freezing / painful phase: intense sharp pain gradually sets in and can last about 2-3 months.

• Stage 2: Adhesive / frozen phase: pain starts to go down but movement is limited and can last 12 months. 

• Stage 3: Thawing phase, gaining range of motion and complete resolution.

These time frames may seem frightening, because no one wants to suffer from this for such a long time. However, the downtime can be reduced drastically with the right type of treatment.

Shoulder Tendonitis

The shoulder joint is stabilised by rotator cuff muscles as well as the biceps tendon. These muscles and tendons keep the upper arm bone (humerus) within the shoulder socket (glenoid).

Shoulder tendonitis is a condition of the shoulder, where the rotator cuff muscles or bicep tendon is inflamed. It is often an over use injury and most common in athletes.

A thorough medical history and physical exam is needed for proper diagnosis. Imaging such as x-ray or MRI may be requested too.

Symptoms include: pain and not being able to hold arm in certain positions, such as overhead, swelling due to bursitis.

Supraspinatus Tendinopathy