Chiropractic Treatment & Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Injuries in Carrollton, TX
A rotator cuff injury refers to damage to the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles—supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—that help lift and rotate the arm and keep the ball of the shoulder joint (humerus) securely within the shallow socket of the shoulder blade (scapula).
Learn about other reasons for shoulder pain here.
Types of Rotator Cuff Injuries:
Tendinitis: Inflammation of one or more of the rotator cuff tendons, often caused by repetitive overhead movements (e.g., throwing, swimming, lifting) or aging.
Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between the rotator cuff and other structures in the shoulder. This often occurs alongside tendinitis.
Tears:
Partial tear: Damage to the tendon but not a complete break.
Full-thickness tear: The tendon is completely torn, often requiring surgical intervention.
Causes for Rotator Cuff Injuries:
Repetitive motions: Activities like swimming, tennis, baseball, and weightlifting can strain the rotator cuff.
Aging: Tendons weaken and become less flexible with age, making them more prone to injury.
Trauma: A sudden fall or accident can result in acute tears.
Overuse: Long-term use without adequate rest can lead to wear and tear of the rotator cuff tendons.
What are the symptoms associated with Rotator Cuff Injuries?
Pain: Often felt in the shoulder or upper arm, especially when raising the arm or reaching overhead.
Weakness: Difficulty lifting or rotating the arm.
Limited range of motion: The shoulder may feel stiff or restricted.
Clicking or popping: A sensation or sound when moving the arm.
How Can a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist Help with Rotator Cuff Injuries?
Chiropractic and physical therapy treatments can be beneficial for many different types of shoulder pain, which includes rotator cuff injuries. Soft tissue modalities such as dry needling, manual therapies, and shockwave therapy can provide quick relief to shoulder pain and help rotator cuff injuries heal quick and effective.
Chiropractic adjusting, manipulation and mobilization of the shoulder region can help to improve range of motion, mobility, and discomfort. While, physical therpy will guide you through shoulder rehabilitation and targeted strengthening exercises, manual therapy, and progressive load management to encourage long-term relief and proper ergonomics.
At Elevation, we are able to use a combination of these to help your shoulder pain improve quickly.
Are you an athlete with shoulder injuries?
If you're an athlete, head over to our blog to read The Overhead Athlete’s Guide to Shoulder Health: How Sports Physical Therapy Helps You Stay in the Game.
Try this Exercise for Shoulder Pain
Here is one of the progressions of the arm bar that we teach for shoulder pain. This helps to promote shoulder stability through range of motion into internal and external rotation. The idea of doing this works on proprioception, otherwise known as the body’s ability to know where it is in space without the use of vision, which is important for shoulder function.
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Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Services in Carrollton, TX
Why People Choose Our Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Clinic in Carrollton
Our patients consistently share that what sets us apart is our thoughtful, personalized approach to care. Our doctors take the time to listen, understand the root cause of pain, and create treatment plans tailored to each individual, whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic pain, or simply want to move better in your daily life.
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We accept and are contracted with certain health insurance companies. We are in network with BlueCross BlueShield and United Healthcare. We are more than happy to run your benefits and see if we are considered in network and what those costs would look like. Otherwise, we do allow time of service cash rates as well if you do not want to use insurance or if you do not have insurance.
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