Hello cool human reading my article!

I just wanted to write a super simple, helpful article breaking down rotator cuff problems and shoulder bursitis. To also share a few thoughts on how sports chiropractors, think and treat shoulders and the people attached to them.

Its important to note that everything is connected. We must take a holistic approach to get bullet proof shoulders. This is how I think about shoulder pain diagnosis.

So, let’s break it down.

• Neck
• Mid back
• Shoulder Blade
  
  

We could go deeper, but let’s just KISS (Keep it simple stupid).

WE MUST START WITH THE POSITION AND MOVEMENT OF THE NECK, MID BACK AND SHOULDER BLADE.

The neck, midback and shoulder blade should be assessed

1. Individually or Segmentally

2. As a unit. This is called the scapulohumeral rhythm if you want to get fancy

If this rhythm is clunky – then we have a problem

It should be smooth and generally symmetrical side to side

Calm it down (Reduce pain) and then build it up (make it stronger) is my motto.

Passive therapies – Chiropractic adjustments, Mobilisations, Dry Needling, Cupping, Trigger point, Soft tissue Release, Massage, stretching, foam rolling and anything else in the tool kit.

Active therapies – Improve the movement pattern, prescribe exercise to stabilize the shoulder joint, wake up muscles that are not firing, find the technique flaw and correct it.

Lifestyle modification – Work ergonomics, Sleeping position, Pillows or posture.

Hopefully this will provide you some insights into how sports chiropractors think about shoulder pain and get you on the road to finding some relief for your shoulder pain.

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