Shoulder Injury

The shoulder is a intricate joint consisting of the upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle). It is surrounded by various muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which make it particularly vulnerable to injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Common signs of a shoulder injury, potentially including a tear, are pain, swelling, restricted movement, cracking sounds, and bruising.

The shoulder is a intricate joint consisting of the upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle). It is surrounded by various muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which make it particularly vulnerable to injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Common signs of a shoulder injury, potentially including a tear, are pain, swelling, restricted movement, cracking sounds, and bruising.

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The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, allowing us to move and reach freely. However, the shoulder joint is surrounded by nerves, tendons, and other tissues that can become irritated, leading to pain. When the tendons, muscles, or ligaments around the joint are stretched or torn, it can cause localized pain in the shoulder and may even radiate to nearby areas like the neck. As a highly mobile joint crucial for arm movement, shoulder pain can be especially challenging, as it affects nearly all daily activities. This type of pain is common among individuals who participate in hobbies like tennis, gardening, golf, throwing, cleaning, and more.

While it's easy to notice when you're experiencing shoulder irritation or pain, identifying the exact cause can be challenging due to the many potential issues that can trigger it. If you're dealing with persistent shoulder pain, difficulty moving your shoulder, trouble lifting objects, or any other discomfort, a chiropractor at County Line Chiropractic can thoroughly assess your shoulder joint and symptoms. This will help identify the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment to relieve your pain, getting you back to your normal routine.

Each year, millions of people of all ages visit doctors for shoulder issues, including inflammation, sprains and strains, arthritis, impingement, and fractures.

Shoulder injuries are often linked to athletic activities that involve repetitive, overhead motions, such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting. However, injuries can also occur during everyday activities like washing walls, hanging curtains, or gardening. At County Line we are experienced in treating shoulder injuries from car accidents and other trauma.

woman in car with shoulder and neck pain

Our team will use a variety of patient proven methods to treat your shoulder injury, including: adjustments, stretching, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and muscle strenghtning exercises. Every patient recieves a custom treatment plan that is flexible based on how you respond to it. Whiplash should be treated promptly to avoid chronic issues or worsening.

After a brief consultation regarding your shoulder pain, accident and history, we will perform a complete neurological and physical examination to determine your injuries. X-Ray and MRI studies may be done to assist in proper diagnosis. A report of findings will be done with you to go over your injuries and treatment plan.