Suffering from a Frozen Shoulder Injury? Here’s How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Are you currently suffering from persistent pain and stiffness in your shoulder? This may be due to a frozen shoulder injury. In this blog, Legacies Health Centre explores how chiropractic care can help treat a frozen shoulder.

What Is a Frozen Shoulder Injury?

Also known as adhesive capsulitis, a frozen shoulder occurs when the connective tissue around the shoulder joint swells and becomes inflamed, causing pain and stiffness in the affected area. It can also restrict movement in the shoulder. 

The first gradual onset of pain and stiffness is known as the freezing stage. This is followed by the frozen stage, where patients may experience less pain despite continuous stiffness in the affected area. The last stage is the thawing stage, which is characterized by the slow return of the patient’s range of motion. 

Causes of a Frozen Shoulder Injury

Here are some common factors that can cause or exacerbate a frozen shoulder injury:

• Underlying medical conditions – Certain conditions can predispose patients to suffer from a frozen shoulder injury. These include cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and Parkinson’s disease.

• Inactivity – Periods of inactivity, caused by an illness, an injury, or a sedentary lifestyle, can increase a person’s risk of developing a frozen shoulder injury.

• Pre-existing shoulder problems – People who suffer from rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, or tendinitis have a higher chance of developing a frozen shoulder injury.

• Gender – Women are more likely to develop a frozen shoulder injury than men.

• Age – This condition is more common in people above the age of 40. 

The Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor for a Frozen Shoulder

Chiropractic care comprises several non-invasive solutions that can effectively treat a frozen shoulder injury. Here are ways in which a chiropractor can assist you with your frozen shoulder:

• Pain relief – Through gentle adjustments to the affected area, a chiropractor can help alleviate the patient’s pain and discomfort.

• Soft tissue therapy – Through targeted massages, the chiropractor can reduce muscle tightness and tension in the shoulder area.

• Enhanced range of motion – Chiropractic care can help improve flexibility in the shoulder capsule, thus helping the patient regain their range of motion.

• Joint mobilization – Chiropractic care will also reduce stiffness in the affected area, thus enhancing the joint mechanics.

• Exercises – In order to help the patient regain function, flexibility, and strength in the shoulder area, the chiropractor will also put together an exercise routine tailored to their needs.

• Patient education – A chiropractor will also provide some recommendations regarding proper posture and lifestyle changes that the patient can adopt to prevent the reoccurrence of frozen shoulder injuries.

Looking for Chiropractic Care for a Frozen Shoulder in the Lower Mainland?

Are you suffering from a frozen shoulder injury? A chiropractor can help! Serving patients in the Lower Mainland, Legacies Health Centre provides comprehensive chiropractic care for the treatment of various painful conditions, including frozen shoulder injuries. Once you book an appointment with us, a chiropractor will thoroughly examine your condition to diagnose the exact cause of the pain and discomfort. They will also create a treatment plan tailored to your needs to effectively treat your frozen shoulder. 

Contact us today to get started with a chiropractor in Burnaby, North Vancouver, North Surrey and South Surrey.

Dr. Shervin is a patient-centred functional Chiropractor focused on improving the state and function of your joints, muscles and nerves. He treats a variety of patients from all walks of life and welcomes anyone wanting to try a non-invasive, gentle and natural way of addressing pain and dysfunction.

With over ten years of post-secondary education and ten years of clinical experience, he thoroughly assesses your concerns, provides you with an efficient plan of management, and tailors his treatment techniques to your age, preferences and needs.

Book online with Dr, Shervin Ranjbar in Nordel here