Do you feel as if your shoulder joint has become “stiff” and your range of motion is limited? You could be suffering from frozen shoulder, a common condition that should be treated as soon as possible to prevent further pain and discomfort. Enter chiropractic care – a natural and effective option for treating frozen shoulder. Keep reading to learn more!

Frozen Shoulder Defined

Frozen shoulder is a condition that gradually affects the shoulder joint – a ball-and-socket joint gets a lot of wear and tear from everyday use. The muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support the shoulder joint all work together to provide the greatest range of motion in the entire body. That’s how you reach, lift, push, and pull!  

Soft tissues that protect the musculoskeletal structures of the shoulder are housed in what is called a connective tissue capsule. When that capsule becomes too thick and scar tissue develops, it can restrict the movement of your shoulder joint, thus leading to pain and discomfort.

Frozen Shoulder Symptoms

There are two main symptoms of frozen shoulder – pain and restricted movement – both of which occur gradually, often taking years before the condition has fully progressed. As the soft tissue slowly becomes thicker and tighter, your range of motion at the shoulder joint becomes restricted. The inability to properly rotate your shoulder leads to pain, discomfort, and additional risk for injury. By addressing pain and limited range of motion in your shoulder early, you prevent the onset of severe pain and immobility.

Causes of Frozen Shoulder 

Frozen shoulder can occur due to a number of reasons. The most common include:

• Acute injury to the shoulder
• Long periods of restricted movement due to injury, illness, etc.
• Inflammation of the soft tissues
• Diabetes
• Hormonal imbalances
• Weakened immune system
• Vulnerability to joint inflammation

Treating Frozen Shoulder through Chiropractic Care 

Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, natural, and effective way to treat and prevent frozen shoulder. At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, our chiropractic services offer the following:

Reduced pain and discomfort. Our knowledgeable and experienced chiropractic team uses gentle techniques such as spinal adjustments and therapeutic massage to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with frozen shoulder.

Improved range of motion. At our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic care center, we use safe and effective stretches and exercises to help our patients regain the lost range of motion caused by frozen shoulder.

Faster Recovery. A customized treatment plan that includes regular chiropractic care will speed up the recovery process, so you are back to normal in no time.

Active Release Techniques (ART). A soft tissue system/ movement-based massage technique, ART quickly and effectively treats conditions that affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.

Rehabilitation Services. Corrective exercises are an important component of any chiropractic care treatment plan. Therefore, at Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we offer in-house rehabilitation services that include movement strategies to minimize or eliminate compensation and promote healing.

Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness – St. Petersburg, FL’s Top Chiropractor 

At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we use state-of-the-art techniques and services to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions such as frozen shoulder. To learn more about our chiropractic care services or to schedule an appointment, please call our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic office at (727) 289-9148.