Conditions We Help
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is rarely just a shoulder problem. It's usually a sign of spinal misalignment.
The Spine-Shoulder Connection
Your shoulders are supported by muscles and nerves that originate from your cervical and thoracic spine. When the vertebrae in your neck or mid-back shift out of alignment (a Structural Shift), it creates abnormal tension and pressure on the nerves that control your shoulder muscles. This leads to pain, weakness, and limited range of motion.
Many people spend months doing physical therapy or getting injections for shoulder pain, only to find the pain returns. Why? Because the underlying spinal misalignment was never addressed.
Why Your Shoulder Hurts
Shoulder pain can originate from several spinal issues:
- • Shifts in the neck may affect nerves associated with shoulder movement, sensation, and muscular function
- • Thoracic Misalignment: Mid-back shifts create tension in the muscles supporting the shoulder
- • Loss of Cervical Curve: Flattening of the neck curve increases tension throughout the shoulder girdle
- • Anterior Head Syndrome: Forward head posture creates chronic tension in the shoulders and upper back
Our Structural Correction Approach
- •Spinal Analysis: We assess structural changes in the neck and upper back that may be contributing to shoulder pain.
- •Targeted Corrections: Specific adjustments to realign your cervical and thoracic spine.
- •Muscle Stabilization: Exercises to strengthen the supporting muscles and prevent re-injury.