Rotator Cuff Injury

Chiropractic care has been shown to be as effective as surgery for chronic, non-traumatic rotator cuff injuries. Chiropractic Physicians are trained to perform joint manipulation, which relieves shoulder pain caused by the rotator cuff.

Your shoulder joint is one of the most complex joints in the body because it has such a wide range of motion and is used so frequently. While many patients will visit the FCRC for back pain, we don't just treat the joints that make up the spine.

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is due to injury to the rotator cuff, which is comprised of a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing the shoulder with both stability and movement. The tendons from these muscles merge into a single rotator cuff tendon that attaches to the top of the humerus. Most rotator cuff problems involve injury to the tendons, though the muscles are also sometimes involved.

Athletes, such as swimmers and tennis players, who practice sports that involve a lot of movement of their arms over their head, are more likely to suffer from this injury. Those over age 40 are at greater risk due to loss of elasticity and degeneration that is more likely to come with aging. Lack of proper coordination between the neck and the shoulder joints is also a common factor. Injuries can be caused from a direct blow to the shoulder, falling on the arm when it is outstretched or having the arm yanked. Additionally, arthritis and bone spurs can also contribute to this condition.

Chiropractic care is the best non-medical option to address shoulder joint issues that influence the resolution of rotator cuff issues. The FCRC will use a wide range of treatments to first address the pain and inflammation of a rotator cuff. Then, specific upper cervical or full spine adjustments and targeted exercises will restore proper mobility and increase range of movement.