Shoulder Pain Relief with Gonstead Chiropractic
Struggling to lift, rotate, or sleep comfortably due to shoulder pain? We find the source—spinal or structural—and correct it through precise chiropractic care.
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WHAT CAUSES SHOULDER PAIN?
Shoulder pain isn’t always from a shoulder injury. Often, the root issue starts in the neck or upper back—where nerves exit the spine and affect the surrounding muscles and joints. Misalignment, nerve pressure, or muscular imbalance can limit movement and create chronic pain.
At Gonstead Family Chiropractic, we analyze your spine and shoulder mechanics to pinpoint the real issue—and correct it at the source.
COMMON CAUSES OF SHOULDER PAIN:
- Cervical or thoracic spinal misalignment
- Nerve irritation affecting shoulder movement
- Postural dysfunction from desk work or forward shoulders
- Muscle strain or inflammation from overuse
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Shoulder impingement or rotator cuff issues
- Referred pain from old injuries or structural imbalance
SYMPTOMS WE TREAT:
- Limited range of motion or stiffness
- Pain while lifting, reaching, or sleeping
- Numbness or tingling radiating into the arm or hand
- Sharp, shooting, or deep shoulder aches
- Weakness or fatigue in the affected arm
- Neck or upper back tightness that worsens shoulder pain
OUR APPROACH TO SHOULDER PAIN:
Using the Gonstead Technique, we determine if spinal alignment or nerve interference is impacting your shoulder. Adjustments are specific—never generalized—and may be supported with mobility work or soft tissue therapy.
Your personalized care plan may include:
- Gonstead cervical/thoracic adjustments
- Shoulder mobility work or soft tissue therapy
- Postural correction and ergonomic guidance
- Functional movement testing
- Imaging referrals when clinically needed
WHY CHOOSE US:
- Precision-focused Gonstead chiropractors with experience in joint and nerve pain
- Thorough evaluation of spine and extremity involvement
- No-pressure care plans designed around your goals
- Friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) team and welcoming environment
- Multiple convenient San Diego County locations
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PATIENT TESTIMONIAL:
I couldn’t lift my arm without pain and thought it was just aging. Turns out it was nerve pressure from my neck—and the adjustments gave me full range back!”
– Brian K., Clairemont
FAQs:
Q: Is chiropractic care effective for shoulder pain?
A: Yes. Many shoulder issues stem from spinal misalignment or nerve pressure in the neck. We treat the root, not just the shoulder itself.
Q: Do you work on frozen shoulder or rotator cuff issues?
A: We evaluate shoulder mobility and function to determine the best approach—and often help patients with these conditions when spinal or postural issues are involved.
Q: What if the pain gets worse at night?
A: Nighttime shoulder pain can be a sign of nerve involvement or joint inflammation. We’ll assess posture, spine, and shoulder movement to identify the cause.
Q: Will I need imaging before care?
A: We offer in-office imaging if clinically indicated, especially for persistent or complex shoulder pain cases.