Non-Surgical Options for Shoulder Pain
If you’ve tried at-home remedies for shoulder pain without success and the pain is keeping you up at night or affecting your daily routine, it’s time to visit a professional. Our chiropractor and physical therapist can provide safe, drug-free, non-invasive shoulder pain treatment that helps you get back to your normal life. Our non-surgical options for shoulder pain treatment in Scottsdale include:
Trigger Point Injections
Our chiropractor may recommend trigger point injections if your pain is due to a trigger point, which is a buildup of scar tissue and lactic acid deep within your shoulder muscle. A trigger point injection involves inserting a thin, sterile needle into and out of the trigger point in your shoulder muscle, stimulating the muscle to twitch and spasm until it finally relaxes. Our chiropractor will then inject the area with an anesthetic, which may be combined with a corticosteroid and/or Botox to relieve pain.
Physical Therapy
Combining chiropractic care and physical therapy gives you the best chance of a full recovery. Our physical therapist will lead you through exercises and strength training designed to lengthen the muscle, so it is more flexible and limber. This will relieve shoulder pain and tightness and improve range of motion of the arm and shoulder.
Corrective Exercises and Stretches
In between appointments with our chiropractor and physical therapist, you may be instructed to do corrective exercises and stretches at home. This ensures that your treatment continues, and your muscles won’t stiffen, grow tight, or cramp. Our chiropractor or physical therapist will teach you how to do specific exercises and will instruct you as to how many reps you should do of each one per day. Continuing your shoulder pain treatment at home will reduce your risk of the pain becoming chronic or recurrent.
Visit Our Chiropractor to Explore Options for Shoulder Pain Treatment in Scottsdale
If you’re interested in exploring further options for shoulder pain treatment in Scottsdale, come see us at Aligned Integrated Health. Our staff includes a chiropractor, nurse practitioner, and physical therapist who provide each patient with personalized care and attention. They work together to quickly diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to ease your pain and restore range of motion and flexibility. We specialize in trigger point therapy, physical therapy, and corrective exercise. If you’re ready to get rid of shoulder pain, contact us at (480) 661-1977 to schedule an appointment.
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