Chiropractic Therapy Helps Shoulder Pain

Lincoln Chiropractic is Great for Shoulder Discomfort

According to experts, about 5 percent of the population will deal with painful problems like frozen shoulder syndrome at some point in their lives. That makes shoulder pain a common problem and one that Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 sees in our Lincoln office on a regular basis.

Research Supports Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Shoulder Discomfort

By and large, this problem is more common for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and it tends to affect women more frequently than men. While ice, heat, and gentle stretching can sometimes help lessen the pain, so too can chiropractic.

For instance, one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine looked at 50 patients with frozen shoulder who were given chiropractic care. The duration of care ranged from 11 days to 51 days, with 28 days being the average.

The authors found that practically all of the patients fared extremely well with chiropractic care. The authors found:

8 of the subjects reported 50-75 percent improvement
25 indicated improvement ranging from 75- 90 percent
1 participant had complete resolution of their frozen shoulder pain

Only one of the original 50 reported an improvement of 50 percent or less, so studies like this demonstrate just how beneficial chiropractic care can be when it comes to decreasing shoulder pain and improving quality of life.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Shoulder Pain

Let Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 help you decrease your pain by contacting our Lincoln office and scheduling your appointment today.

Resources

Murphy F et al. (2012, December). Chiropractic management of frozen shoulder syndrome using a novel technique: a retrospective case series of 50 patients. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine;11(4):267-272