East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C.

Dr. Martin Marmorale

Spring Cleaning Injuries: Protecting Your Back and Shoulders

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Every spring, millions of people dive into the annual ritual of deep-cleaning their homes — moving furniture, hauling boxes from attics, scrubbing floors, and reaching into corners that haven’t been touched since last year. It feels productive, even cathartic. And then, somewhere around the third hour, something stops you cold… a sharp pull in your lower back, a sudden ache in your shoulder, or a stiffness that wasn’t there when you started. You’re not imagining it. Spring cleaning is physically demanding work, and the injuries that come with it are more common (and more treatable) than most people realize.

At East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C., we see a predictable uptick in patients every spring who’ve overdone it during their seasonal cleaning. Whether you’ve strained a muscle moving a sofa or aggravated an old shoulder issue by scrubbing ceiling fans, this article will walk you through what’s happening in your body, why it happens, and how Graston Technique® — the specialized soft-tissue treatment we focus on — can accelerate your recovery.

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Graston Technique® For Shoulder Injuries

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Our shoulders are the most moveable joints in our body. It is comprised of three bones, with the ball of the upper arm bone keeping it secure by being larger than the shoulder socket and surrounded by muscles, tendons and ligaments. While the shoulder is impressive, it also means that a shoulder injury has the potential to be very complicated to recover from.

Depending on the severity of the injury, shoulder surgery may be suggested to you as an option. Surgical options, however, always come with some level of risk of complications, and can require further surgeries. Below we will discuss how to best recover from a range of shoulder injuries without surgical intervention.

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Treatment Alternatives Before A Cortisone Shot

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You or someone you know have likely had a cortisone shot or had been recommended to have one by a doctor as an option for pain relief. Cortisone is a steroid that when used in this way can combat inflammation in soft tissue temporarily. Although this can be helpful to some, the relief typically lasts for only 3-6 months and doesn’t heal the affected area.

Because cortisone shots have no ability to heal you when they work, many have looked for alternatives to cortisone shots. We’ll discuss more about cortisone shots and their alternatives below.

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Graston Technique For Slip & Falls

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It’s winter on Long Island, and we’ve already experienced some heavy snowfall and icy conditions on the roads and sidewalk. The combination of wintery conditions with less hours of daylight than in the spring and summer months make winter here the most accident-prone time of year when it comes to slip-and-fall injuries. And you don’t even have to fall to the ground to suffer an injury… as catching yourself from falling often involves sudden jerking motions that can pull muscles and damage our soft tissue.

When searching for pain relief because of a slip-and-fall injury, many of us will only think of seeing a chiropractor if we feel that the pain is primarily a result of a back injury. But chiropractic care can be more encompassing than you might think.

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Preventing and Treating Holiday-Based Injuries

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The holiday season can be a wonderful time spent with friends and family. It can also be a time of stress. The last thing you want to worry about when getting ready for the holidays is chronic pain and discomfort. Since holiday injuries are common, it is good to look at how to prevent them and how to treat them.

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Why The Graston Technique® Is Great for Treating Tendinopathies

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As we get older, our bodies become less flexible and require more stretching to help compensate for the increased stiffness. This is not just the case for our muscles, but for other soft tissue, including our tendons. Chronic pain at one or more tendons is referred to as tendinopathy.

Tendinopathies can be quite painful. Fortunately, treatments like the Graston Technique® can help people recover faster.

What Is Tendinopathy?

Tendinopathy refers to chronic or recurring tendon pain and dysfunction. It typically falls into one of two categories:

  • Tendinitis: Inflammation caused by overuse or repetitive strain, leading to swelling and tenderness.
  • Tendinosis: A more degenerative condition where collagen in the tendon breaks down, causing stiffness and reduced elasticity.

In many cases, patients may experience both conditions at once, especially if the issue has developed gradually over time.

How Do You Fix Tendinopathy?

This will depend on multiple factors, including the severity and length of time the individual in question has been experiencing tendinopathy. At first, you will often find rest, icing the affected area, and anti-inflammatory medication are recommended in treating tendinopathy in addition to chiropractic care.

Is Muscle Scraping Good for Tendinitis?

In addition to more commonly administered chiropractic care, the Graston Technique® is highly recommended for treating tendinopathies such as tendinitis. This technique requires specialized training and certification, which means it is not offered through most chiropractic offices.

By utilizing specialized stainless steel tools, the administering chiropractor is able to locate the deeply buried scar tissue and adhesions over your affected tendon that are invisible to the naked eye. After it’s located, the tools are then used to break up the adhesions to relieve your pain and restore your range of motion.

The Graston Technique® to treat tendinitis typically requires twice-weekly sessions over the course of about a month. Many patients begin to experience relief within just three to four treatments, depending on the condition’s severity.

East Bay Chiropractic Wellness Can Expedite Your Recovery from Injuries & Tendinitis

At East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C., we take a comprehensive approach to treating tendinopathy and chronic tendon pain. Our team provides chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, stretching and strengthening exercises, and certified Graston Technique® treatments to target the source of your discomfort. Whether you’re dealing with pain in your elbows, shoulders, knees, hips, neck, or back, we’ll work closely with you to improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing. Schedule your appointment today for a full evaluation and let us help you restore comfort and quality of life.