Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain
Recognizing signs of conditions
Living with shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand pain can significantly impact your daily activities and quality of life. These pains can make simple tasks like lifting, gripping, or even typing challenging and uncomfortable. At Movement Chiropractic, we offer effective chiropractic care to manage and alleviate pain in these areas, helping you regain your functionality and comfort.
Common Causes of Upper Limb Pain
Often caused by rotator cuff injuries, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), bursitis, and osteoarthritis. These conditions can result from overuse, trauma, or degenerative changes.
Conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, bursitis, and arthritis frequently cause elbow pain. Repetitive movements and overuse are typical contributors.
Frequently caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, sprains, and osteoarthritis. Prolonged computer use and repetitive wrist movements often lead to these issues.
Pain in the hand can be caused by conditions like arthritis, tendinitis, trigger finger, and nerve compression. Repetitive strain and injuries are frequent causes. Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of chiropractic care in managing hand pain and improving grip strength
Common Shoulder Problems
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care focuses on the musculoskeletal system, emphasizing the alignment and function of the spine and joints. Chiropractors are trained to identify misalignments and dysfunctions that can contribute to pain in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Here’s how chiropractic care can help you find relief:
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Improved Joint FunctionChiropractic adjustments can help restore proper alignment and mobility in your joints, reducing pain and stiffness. Research has shown that spinal manipulation can be beneficial for extremity pain
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Reduced InflammationAdjustments can also help decrease inflammation, a major contributor to pain.
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Enhanced Nervous System FunctionBy improving spinal alignment, chiropractic care can indirectly support optimal nervous system function, which plays a role in pain perception.
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Pain ManagementChiropractic care offers a non-invasive and drug-free approach to managing pain, promoting a more holistic healing process.
Many elementary school students experience shoulder and neck pain. This discomfort is linked to factors like sitting incorrectly, the design of school furniture, and trouble seeing the classroom board.