What causes shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain can happen for many reasons, and it can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (six months or more). Common causes include:

• Tendinitis - inflammation in a tendon connecting shoulder muscles and bone

• Torn tendon - partial or complete tendon tear

• Frozen shoulder - extreme stiffness in shoulder joint

• Osteoarthritis - loss of shoulder joint cartilage and bone

• Shoulder fracture - break in a shoulder bone

• Bursitis - inflammation of the bursae sacs that cushion your shoulder joints

Sports injuries, workplace accidents, and auto accidents are also common causes of shoulder pain. No matter the cause, the NuVive Medical team can help. 

Do I need to get shoulder pain treatment right away?

If your shoulder starts hurting after an accident, it’s important to get treatment as soon as possible. Your NuVive Medical care provider evaluates your injury and then determines its root cause before custom-designing a recovery plan for you. By seeking treatment right away, you can prevent further damage and get back to your usual routine as soon as possible.

If you’re dealing with chronic shoulder pain, for example, osteoarthritis, it’s important to know that conditions like this generally cause slow but steadily worsening pain. If you take action to control the pain now, you can save yourself from years of misery and suffering. 

How is shoulder pain treated?

Shoulder pain treatment at NuVive Medical emphasizes an integrative and highly customized approach. The experienced care providers often recommend a blend of customized care for maximum pain relief. Your treatment may include:

Chiropractic 

Chiropractic adjustments at NuVive Medical improve range-of-motion and relieve shoulder pain. 

Physical therapy treatments

Physical therapy treatments like heat therapy, cold therapy, ultrasound therapy, and customized strengthening exercises can relieve pain while improving strength and range-of-motion.

Medical Joint Injections

Research indicates that medical joint injections may naturally repair damaged shoulder tissue, which alleviates symptoms like shoulder pain. 

At NuVive Medical, a medical care professional always delivers these medical services. They only use the highest quality products in the medical joint injection services.

All treatments at NuVive Medical put your safety, comfort, and wellness first. Learn more at a free dinner talk or schedule your consultation today.