Shoulder pain usually happens suddenly. Usually, the one experiencing pain doesn’t realize their shoulder is even damaged. In most cases, the pain is the result of a worsening of a condition or injury that may have originally occurred several years in the past. The reason for this is overuse of the joint or just repeated movements of that area. Here are a few more specific reasons for shoulder pain:

• Straining the Muscles: This happens because of overuse, and the severity of the issue is dependent on how overstretched the tissue actually is. The resulting symptoms are pain, tenderness, bruising and swelling. If there is a tear, it can result in a bulge or similar deformity close to the injury site.
• Bursitis: This is an inflammation of the bursa sac, a fluid-filled sac responsible for lubricating the shoulder. The inflammation occurs due to repetitive movement, twisting of the shoulder, damage acquired from an injury, rapid movements, arthritis, or infection.
• Tendonitis: This is a condition that develops when the tendons connected to the shoulder and the surrounding muscles become inflamed. A few other issues that could arise are tendinopathy (inflammation and a tear) or tendinosis (a small tear).

Spinal Alignment Provides Natural Results in Sacramento, California

Many cases of shoulder pain and injury have been connected to the slightest misalignment in the upper vertebrae of the neck. Misalignment in this area of even ¼ of a millimeter can disrupt the communication process of the body, resulting in the possibility of a variety of health problems. The misalignment also causes the rest of the body to compensate to maintain balance. This compensation can affect the entire spine, and other major joints such as the hips and shoulders.

At Body Balance Spinal Care, we apply a gentle adjustment method that encourages the bones to settle back into proper alignment. We do not need to twist or crack the spine, but instead we allow the bones to shift into place naturally. After alignment is restored, proper communication between the brain and body can resume, and damaged tissues and muscles in the shoulder area and neck begin to repair. Very often our patients report great improvement in their shoulder pain after receiving upper cervical chiropractic care.

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