Chiropractic Therapy Helps Shoulder Pain

According to research, approximately 5 percent of the population will experience painful conditions like frozen shoulder syndrome at some point in their lives. That makes shoulder-related pain a common problem and one that Swiss Spine Clinic sees in our Cary clinic on a regular basis.

Research Proves Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Shoulder Discomfort

In general, this issue 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 alleviate the pain, so too can chiropractic.

For instance, a study released in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine looked at 50 patients with frozen shoulder who received chiropractic adjustments. The length 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 very well with chiropractic care. Here are the results:

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 participant reported an improvement of 50% or less, so studies like this demonstrate just how beneficial chiropractic care can be when it comes to lessening shoulder pain and increasing quality of life.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Shoulder Issues

Let Swiss Spine Clinic help you relieve your pain by contacting our Cary 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