Shoulder pain doesn’t always start with an injury. Sometimes, it creeps in gradually—an ache that turns into stiffness, then full-blown discomfort when you reach, lift or even sleep the wrong way. Many people assume it’s just part of getting older or overworking their muscles. The good news is that chiropractic care and other drug-free approaches can help.
Inflammation: The Hidden Culprit
Pain and inflammation go hand in hand. The longer a joint is misaligned, the more irritated and swollen it becomes. Left untreated, it can lead to scar tissue, stiffness, and even arthritis.
Dr. Prefer uses advanced therapies in addition to adjustments. Cold laser therapy, microcurrent, ultrasound, and electric stimulation all work to bring down inflammation and promote healing. He often turns to microcurrent and cold laser therapy for stubborn cases. The goal is to stop inflammation before it turns into something worse.
What to Expect From Treatment
A chiropractic session at our practice starts with assessing the shoulder’s alignment. Is the sternoclavicular joint—the anchor of the shoulder—off balance? Is the shoulder blade sitting too high or out of place? Once Dr. Prefer identifies the problem areas, he’ll provide adjustments to help restore proper positioning.
Technology also plays a role in our care. “The laser automatically tells you if there’s inflammation there—you can set it to find inflammation, and a light will go off when it does,” Dr. Prefer explains. From there, our chiropractor uses a mix of treatments, like ultrasound or electric stimulation, to speed up recovery. Some cases need just an adjustment. Others require a layered approach to get lasting relief.
When to See a Chiropractor
Shoulder pain doesn’t have to become your new normal. If it’s been lingering for weeks—or even months—it’s time to do something about it. Sports injuries, work strain, posture problems, and even the way you sleep can throw your shoulder out of alignment. Once inflammation sets in, it’s only a matter of time before it worsens.
Ignoring pain lets inflammation turn to scar tissue, which leads to stiffness and long-term joint problems. Don’t let that happen. Contact Preferred Chiropractic today to book an appointment and start feeling better.
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