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Can a Chiropractor Treat Shoulder Pain?

Written By Ballinger Chiropractic on September 13, 2024

chiropractor working on a person's shoulderIf you have acute or chronic shoulder pain or joint pain, you have probably tried every possible home remedy to find relief. If your pain continues or has worsened despite home treatment, you should consider visiting a chiropractor. At Ballinger Chiropractic, Dr. Calvin Mulanax has 22 years of experience in nonsurgical, drug-free treatment chiropractic care and injury rehabilitation in Shoreline, WA.

Signs You Should Visit a Chiropractor for Shoulder Pain

You should visit Dr. Mulanax for shoulder pain or joint pain if you have:

  • Pain that worsens or doesn’t improve after rest, ice or heat therapy, and over-the-counter pain medication
  • Pain that prevents you from sleeping, working, exercising or playing sports, or enjoying your hobbies
  • Pain that persists at night or while you’re resting your shoulder
  • Clicking or popping noises when moving your shoulder
  • Numbness or tingling in your neck, upper back, shoulder, arm, or hand
  • Pain that occurs after a fall or injury
  • Loss of range of motion of your arm and shoulder or shoulder stiffness

Our Chiropractic Shoulder and Joint Pain Treatment Options

We offer comprehensive shoulder and joint pain treatment options that are designed to relieve pain and inflammation, reduce stiffness, restore range of motion, and rehabilitate injury. Our therapies unlock your body’s natural ability to heal itself, without relying on surgery or prescription painkillers. Dr. Mulanax will design a personalized treatment plan that combines multiple chiropractic care options for faster rehabilitation and reduced risk of complications:

  • Chiropractic Adjustments – Spinal and joint adjustments can relieve pressure on your joints, nerves, muscles, and vertebrate to improve alignment and reduce pain.
  • Myofascial Release Therapy – Myofascial release therapy reduces tension in the fascia around your shoulder muscles, relieving pain and improving mobility and range of motion.
  • Therapeutic Exercise – Therapeutic exercise and muscle therapy can reduce stress and tension in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the shoulder and reduce pain. Stretches and strengthening exercises can support shoulder rehabilitation and improve range of motion.
  • Lifestyle Modification – Lifestyle modification involves changes to your home life to support your rehabilitation and recovery, reduce your risk of re-injury, and relieve pain. Dr. Mulanax may recommend that you change your sleep position, adjust your diet, avoid alcohol and tobacco, make changes to your home and work routines, and get daily exercise during recovery.

Find Relief From Shoulder Pain

If you’re ready to find lasting relief from shoulder pain in Shoreline, WA, visit us at Ballinger Chiropractic. Dr. Mulanax can determine the underlying cause of your shoulder pain or joint pain, and design a personalized chiropractic treatment program. We specialize in drug-free, all-natural treatment options that relieve pain, rehabilitate injury, and improve range of motion. Call us now to schedule an appointment or request an appointment online. We accept most insurances and offer Saturday appointments.


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