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Denver Chiropratic Center

1780 South Bellaire Street
Suite 710
Denver, CO 80222
Tel: 303-300-0424
denverchiropracticcenter
@yahoo.com

Hours:
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
 

Shoulder Pain

Do you have pain in the shoulder joint (rotator cuff)?

Pain in the shoulder joint can be caused by many different structures. There are muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones in the area. Because we have so much movement in the shoulder, there is less stability. This makes it prone to injury. I have found that the majority of shoulder joint problems that I see are caused by over-used muscles that have become short stiff and painful. When the muscles are short and stiff, the position of the arm in the socket changes and increases stress in the joint. This creates a cycle of stress-injury-stress that can make this problem last for years.

How does this happen?

Obviously, we use our arms a lot. Some things that cause the muscles of the shoulder girdle to become short, stiff and painful include:

  • Poor weight lifting technique
  • Throwing
  • Shooting a basketball
  • Sleeping with your arm above your head
  • Falling on an out-stretched arm

What does Dr. Glenn Hyman do to treat this problem?

Since this condition is often related to shortness and stiffness in specific muscles, each muscle in the area must be examined carefully. This takes time and requires detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the area. Since this joint is under so much stress, scar tissue frequently builds up and contributes to the problem.

Releasing the scar tissue and restoring the muscles' normal condition is just the first step. I do this by applying gentle tension to the muscle and combining that with specific movements. This is known as Active Release Technique® ®, which I am certified to provide. If the joints in your neck and mid-back are stiff and contributing to the problem, they may be adjusted. The combination of Active Release Technique® ® and gentle adjusting can restore your body's ability to move fully, freely and without pain.

You must take steps to stretch and strengthen the area. I will show you stretches and simple exercises to promote normal function of the joint. It is often necessary to discuss which activities are causing the problem and modify performance technique.

Call 303-300-0424 today for your appointment.