Graston Technique® For Shoulder Injuries

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.

What Is The Fastest Way To Recover From Shoulder Injury?

If you notice you are having low levels of pain or discomfort in your shoulder, it is important to take that seriously to avoid a more serious injury. The first approach to dealing with shoulder injuries is rest, ice, compression and elevation, also known as RICE.

It may also be advised to wear a sling or brace during your recovery. This could potentially take weeks to heal for minor tears in the tendons or ligaments, and months for more severe tears. In order to quicken the recovery time from a shoulder injury, you would need professional intervention.

Is Chiropractic Good For Shoulder Injury?

Chiropractic care is an excellent choice of treatment for many shoulder injuries. Though many people associate chiropractic care closely with relieving back pain through the use of spinal manipulation, a chiropractor has many other tools at their disposal. Trigger Point Therapy, for example, can target knots in the muscles that may be causing pain in your shoulders as well as other parts of your body. A full evaluation would always be conducted before pursuing any treatment to make sure that it is the best choice in expediting your recovery.

What Is The Graston Technique® For Shoulder Pain?

For some shoulder injuries, specifically rotator cuff injuries, the Graston technique®is used to reduce pain – leading to less need for pain and anti-inflammatory medications, quicker recovery time, and potentially avoiding surgery for some of the more serious shoulder injuries. That is because this technique utilizes stainless steel tools designed to locate scar tissue deep under the skin on your affected muscle, tendons and ligaments that are causing pain and restricting your range of motion. Once located, the tools are used to break up that tissue to alleviate pain, increase your range of motion and ultimately get you healing and recovering faster.

East Bay Can Treat Your Shoulder Injuries Utilizing Chiropractic Care And The Graston Technique®

For over 35 years, East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C. has provided relief from shoulder injuries utilizing the Graston Technique®. Regardless, if you are an athlete in your prime, a senior who has suffered a fall, or anything in between, we can work with you on your recovery. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step towards a more comfortable life.