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Understanding the Causes of Shoulder Injuries and Chiropractic Solutions for It

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When people think about chiropractic, they tend to focus on treatment for the back and neck. After all, the practice is primarily concerned with the spine, right? While that may be true, chiropractic care has so much more to offer. For example, patients often come seeking relief from generalized pain in their head, shoulders, hands, legs, etc.

Shoulder pain is a particularly common issue. Your shoulders are in such close proximity to the neck and spine, and yet they function independently with their own complex set of muscles, tendons, and nerves. These structures can suffer from injury, just like any other part of the body, and the resulting discomfort may cause a significant decrease in your quality of life. Let’s explore some of the most frequent causes of shoulder injury and how chiropractic can help.

•      Tendonitis. This is the inflammation of your rotator cuff. Tendonitis typically results from repetitive overuse of the muscles in your shoulder, often after participating in certain strenuous sports.

•      Pinched Nerves. Also known as cervical radiculopathy, compression between the vertebrae in your neck can cause nerves to become pinched. This may lead to a radiating pain, numbness, or tingling in your shoulder.

•      Rotator Cuff. The rotator cuff is the series of muscles and tendons that keep your arm in its shoulder socket. Injury can be the result of a traumatic accident, or it may occur gradually over time with use.

•      Bursitis. Bursa are sac-like structures that serve to decrease friction between tissue and bone. Bursitis in the shoulder occurs when these bursas become swollen and inflamed, typically due to excess stress.

•      Frozen Shoulder. As the name implies, frozen shoulder severely limits the movement and range of your shoulder due to tissue inflammation. Keeping your arm still for long periods of time (e.g., post surgery recovery, having your arm in a cast, etc.) can increase the risk.

•      Dislocation. A dislocation occurs when the arm pops out of its shoulder socket. This typically requires the force of a sudden, traumatic injury.

Chiropractors have a number of tools and techniques at their disposal to treat shoulder pain. Cervical spinal manipulation can help release pinched nerves, and gentle applied pressure can increase range of motion and encourage the release of stiff muscles and tendons. The traditional direct thrust technique is invaluable for correcting a dislocated shoulder. If you’re experiencing chronic shoulder pain, ask your chiropractor how you can avoid overuse and injury in the future.

For more helpful tips and tricks, see some of our other published articles. If you’re looking for a chiropractor to call home, consider Chiropractic Health Charlotte for all your needs. Request an appointment through our website to schedule a consultation today!

How Chiropractic Treatments Can Bring Relief to Neck Pain

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While chiropractic is ideal for correcting and minimizing painful symptoms in the back, keep in mind that the spine goes all the way up through your neck. This area, known as the cervical spine, may experience different types of trauma that present their own unique set of challenges. Let’s do a deep dive on the neck from a chiropractic perspective: How is it constructed? What activities or disorders may cause harm to the sensitive muscles and nerves housed there? How can you find relief from pain? Read on for the answers to these questions and more.

First, the cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae in total, starting at the base of your skull. The first two vertebrae nearest your skull, called the atlas and the axis, hold your head upright and allow for side-to-side movement, respectively. The cervical spine is surrounded by a collection of muscles, ligaments, and nerves that allow for full range of motion. As a whole, these individual parts make up your neck.

There are several things that could cause damage to these delicate inner workings. Some of these events are traumatic and occur immediately, while others take place slowly over time. See below for some examples:

•      Accidents & Injuries. From sports injuries to car accidents, your neck is often the first to feel the effects. Whiplash is among the most common traumatic injuries, and it can cause stiffness, headaches, and even dizziness.

•      Degenerative Disk Disease. This can cause the disks between your cervical vertebrae to wear thin and lose their natural elasticity. Patients typically experience pain, tingling, or numbness.

•      Poor Posture. Sitting or standing without the proper support can put an enormous strain on your cervical spine. This wears on the body over time.

•      Stress & Tension. When your stress levels are elevated, the muscles in your neck tighten, causing stiffness.

When you begin consulting a chiropractor, they’ll typically complete an exam to determine the root cause of your neck pain. From there, treatment consists primarily of neck adjustments. Chiropractors are trained in the precise application of pressure to realign vertebrae, relieve painful symptoms, and restore function to the spine. A wide array of stretches and therapies, prescribed by your chiropractor on a case-by-case basis, may be the perfect complement to regular spinal adjustments.

If you’re suffering from neck pain, we invite you to join us here at Chiropractic Health Charlotte. Our team of doctors is passionate about the health and wellness of our patients. Contact us today to request an appointment!

 

How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Your Work Productivity

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When patients first come in for a consultation, many are not aware of the potential that chiropractic care holds for their overall health and wellness. Chiropractic comes with a number of benefits that affect your body and your life as a whole, many unexpected. For example, spinal adjustments can do wonders for your workplace productivity.

What if we told you that the presence of brain fog and a persistent lack of focus were often the result of an imbalance or misalignment in your body? There are many factors that impact a person’s productivity, and many of them can be tied back to the nervous system. Chiropractic Health Charlotte is here to help you feel your best and operate at peak performance. With that said, let’s take a look at how our services can actually help boost your productivity.

•      Fewer Aches & Pains. Whether you find yourself sitting or standing during your workday, too much of one or the other can be very hard on your body. People regularly start to feel persistent pain in their neck, shoulders, legs, and lower back, and this pain can keep you from reaching maximum productivity. Chiropractic can help ease the symptoms by correcting any misalignments that occur over time.

•      Reduced Headaches. Constant migraines can be very distracting, not to mention quite uncomfortable. Headaches often originate from a pinched nerve somewhere in your spinal cord. A simple spinal adjustment and regular stretching may reduce symptoms considerably.

•      Better Motor Control & Range of Motion. Your brain controls all your motion, from fine motor skills to more complex full-body movements. If the spinal cord is impeded in any way by subluxated vertebrae, then you may lose full range of motion. Improve your productivity with a chiropractic adjustment.

•      Increased Mental Clarity. Brain fog is a common symptom of a nervous system disorder. When the electrical impulses from your brain cannot flow freely down your spine and throughout your body, then you may notice some side effects. This frequently leads to distraction and lack of focus. Get a tune up at your local chiropractor to improve mental clarity.

•      More Quality Sleep. A proper sleep schedule is a big factor in overall productivity. Without it, you may be irritable or unfocused during the workday. Chiropractic can help you achieve a better night’s rest.

Here at Chiropractic Health Charlotte, we are passionate about the wellness of our patients. If your daily productivity is suffering, we can help get you back to your old self. Begin by scheduling a consultation at one of our two locations in Matthews and Dilworth. Request an appointment through our website, and invest in your health today!