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Shoulder injury

A shoulder injury is common from accidents

A shoulder injury is one of the most common injuries due to auto accidents. The shoulder has multiple regions that may sustain damage after trauma. Our clinic will perform a thorough examination, including orthopedic and neurologic testing to rule out any significant damage. If necessary, X-rays or MRI studies may be prescribed to help to determine the exact diagnosis of your injury. Once a diagnosis is performed a treatment plan will then be created for your specific injury. 

Shoulder injury

Rotator cuff injuries

In the past several years, the terms “impingement syndrome” and “rotator cuff syndrome” have become popular buzz words in sports medicine, replacing the previous terms of bursitis, tendinitis, supraspinatus syndrome, etc. All of these terms describe essentially the same phenomena: overuse and irritation of the rotator cuff. Although other, more serious causes exist, rotator cuff irritation is the most common cause of shoulder pain seen in athletes and non-athletes alike. This can be due to factors including poor posture, poor work ergonomic, improper lifting, and improper warm-up or stretching.

Referred pain to the shoulder

Many people complain of shoulder pain radiating to the arm, where the deltoid muscle inserts onto the humerus bone. This sometimes occurs due to referred pain from the cervical spine. Disc injuries such as herniations and protrusions may cause nerve impingement causing radiating pain to travel to the shoulder region. An MRI of the cervical spine may properly diagnose these disc injuries. Pain and “snapping” when raising the arm overhead are also common complaints from shoulder injuries.

Manipulation (adjustment) of the spinal and extremity joints is very effective in restoring normal function to the joints. Adjustments may also affect the surrounding muscles and nerves. This usually leads to a decrease in pain and faster recovery. Part of your treatment may also include some of the following: therapeutic exercises, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and ice or heat therapy. Massage therapy & myofascial release techniques are useful in conjunction with other therapies in order to get the best results. In the event that your condition requires medical attention, an appropriate referral would be made promptly.

Common symptoms of shoulder injuries

  • painful to touch, stiff shoulder with pain that increases more at night which may interrupt sleeping.
  • numbness and tingling, weakness, as well as swelling in shoulder
  • shoulder pain in a specific area that may worsen with increased motion
  • difficulty moving arm in any direction without pain
  • sudden or intense pain in shoulder area
  • bruising or otherwise discolored shoulder area

Shoulder injury treatment in Miami Lakes

Our clinic offers shoulder injury treatment for the cities of Doral, Hialeah, MiramarMiami Gardens, and Miami Lakes. Our goal at Chiropractic and Rehabilitation of Miami Lakes is to provide our patients with an exceptional experience and premier medical services. We offer a variety of treatments for shoulder injuries such as Physiotherapy, Massage therapy, and physical therapy. We provide transportation to our clinic for all auto accident rehabilitation. If you would like to schedule an evaluation at our office you can schedule at 305-570-1965. You can also book an appointment using the online booking request form below.

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