If shoulder pain is limiting your ability to move your arm freely and complete your daily activities, you’re not alone. Shoulder injuries and chronic shoulder conditions affect millions each year.
The good news is that surgery and medications are not your only options for finding relief. At Spinal Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Dumont, NJ, we offer customized, drug-free shoulder pain treatment plans to help you get back to pain-free movement.
With over 34 years of experience, our chiropractors and physical therapists specialize in diagnosing shoulder dysfunctions and developing integrative treatment plans that can alleviate your pain from the source.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain We Treat
Shoulder pain can originate from damage or dysfunction in many structures within and surrounding the shoulder joint.
Common causes of shoulder pain that we successfully treat include:
Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and enabling a wide range of motion. Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain, especially in older adults or athletes involved in repetitive overhead motions.
Impingement Syndrome
Impingement syndrome occurs when there is irritation or inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, causing pain especially with overhead reaching motions. This is often caused by abnormal shoulder mechanics.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
This condition causes stiffness and loss of motion in the shoulder joint. It develops when thick, dense scar tissue builds up around the shoulder capsule. Diabetes is a risk factor.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint can lead to degeneration of cartilage and bone spurs. Rheumatoid arthritis also commonly affects the shoulder.
Fractures
Breaks in the bones of the shoulder like the clavicle, humerus, and scapula may require immobilization and physical therapy for optimal recovery.
Why Choose Spinal Rehabilitation and Wellness Center for Your Shoulder Pain?
What sets Spinal Rehabilitation and Wellness Center apart is our whole-body approach that identifies and corrects biomechanical imbalances contributing to shoulder pain.
With decades of advanced training, our chiropractors and therapists develop customized, hands-on treatment programs that relieve pain while also restoring proper shoulder function for lasting recovery.
Benefits of choosing us include:
- Non-Invasive Care: We help patients avoid surgery through targeted chiropractic, physical therapy, and applied kinesiology treatments.
- Multi-Disciplinary Team: With on-site chiropractors, physical therapists, and applied kinesiology practitioners, we develop integrative treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Advanced Assessments: We utilize specialized assessments like computerized range of motion analysis and functional movement screening to accurately identify impaired mobility patterns.
- Corrective Exercises: Our certified physical therapists create personalized exercise programs to gradually strengthen the shoulder complex and prevent re-injury.
- Experienced Providers: Our chiropractors have 34+ years of experience delivering evidence-based pain relief care.
- Holistic Approach: We treat the whole body, not just the painful shoulder joint. This allows us to fully resolve biomechanical dysfunctions.
Reclaim Your Freedom
Shoulder Pain Treatment Services We Offer
We utilize a combination of chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and applied kinesiology treatments to address shoulder pain from all angles. This integrated approach delivers optimal outcomes.
Chiropractic Care
- Gentle chiropractic adjustments restore alignment of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and adjacent joints to improve shoulder mobility and function.
- We utilize diversified, Activator, Thompson, and instrument-assisted manipulation techniques.
- Chiropractic care decreases nerve interference that can contribute to shoulder pain.
Physical Therapy
- Customized exercise programs strengthen the rotator cuff, scapular stabilizers, core, and postural muscles in a gradual, progressive manner.
- Manual therapy techniques increase range of motion and relieve muscle tightness.
- Modalities like heat/ice therapy and electric stimulation help manage pain.
Applied Kinesiology
- Manual muscle testing identifies imbalances and tightness in shoulder musculature restricting normal motion.
- Targeted massage therapy releases adhesions in muscles and connective tissue.
- Corrective exercises retrain proper muscle firing patterns for improved function.
Our Personalized Care Paths for Shoulder Pain Relief
No two patients or shoulder injuries are exactly alike. That’s why we never use a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, your care begins with a thorough evaluation process.
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
You’ll undergo a complete medical history review, physical examination, orthopedic tests, nerve tests, and range of motion assessments to pinpoint the source of your shoulder pain. Imaging like X-rays or MRI may be ordered.
2. Computerized Motion Analysis
Our advanced computerized 3D motion analysis precisely measures joint angles and limitations in order to identify impaired movements. This allows tailored targeting of dysfunctional areas.
3. Treatment Plan Development
Based on the evaluation findings, your care team will design a customized multimodal treatment plan to address your unique condition and goals. We’ll explain the plan to you step-by-step.
4. Hands-on Therapy Sessions
You’ll undergo regularly scheduled one-on-one therapy sessions based on your plan. Your therapists will perform specialized techniques to gently treat affected soft tissues and joints.
5. Progressive Home Exercise Plan
We’ll provide you with photos and descriptions of therapeutic exercises to perform at home to build strength, increase flexibility, and enhance function over time.
6. Ongoing Assessments & Modifications
We consistently re-evaluate your progress and outcomes, modifying your treatment plan as needed to ensure you achieve maximum results.
Take Control of Your Shoulder Pain
If shoulder pain is limiting your daily life, take action today. At Spinal Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Dumont, NJ, we help patients find relief through customized chiropractic, physical therapy, and applied kinesiology treatments.
With 34+ years of experience, we can help you too.
Here’s how to get started:
- Book an appointment online to schedule a consultation. We’ll evaluate your condition and create a tailored treatment plan.
- Commit to your prescribed treatment plan. Hands-on therapy plus at-home exercises will get you results.
- Reach your goals! With our expertise and your dedication, you can reduce pain, restore mobility, and regain function.
