Regain Full Arm Mobility and Stop Nagging Shoulder Pain
Shoulder impingement occurs when the tendons of your rotator cuff or nearby bursae become compressed inside the narrow bone spaces of your shoulder joint during movement. This compression causes a sharp pain when reaching overhead, putting on a coat, or sleeping on your side. At New Roots Chiropractic, we improve shoulder mechanics and realign the joint to take pressure off your tendons and encourage healing.
Restoring Proper Shoulder Mechanics
Dr. Sam Lobell utilizes a comprehensive joint and soft tissue strategy to resolve shoulder catching:
- Glenohumeral Joint Realignment: Restoring proper tracking to the arm bone within its socket to prevent bone pinching.
- Rotator Cuff IASTM: Utilizing specialized instruments to smooth out inflamed, scarred tendons and improve muscle glide.
- Scapular Stabilization Rehab: Teaching you exercises to strengthen your shoulder blade anchors, ensuring your joint opens fully when you raise your arm.
Target Benefits of Our Shoulder Protocols
- Eliminates sharp pain when reaching overhead or behind your back
- Reduces painful swelling in the rotator cuff tendons and subacromial bursa
- Rebuilds muscle strength and joint stability to prevent future injuries
- Restores comfortable, pain-free sleep on your side
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to recover from shoulder impingement?
Most patients experience a significant improvement in movement and a reduction in pain within 3 to 6 weeks of consistent chiropractic and rehabilitation care.
Can poor posture trigger shoulder impingement?
Absolutely. Rounded shoulders narrow the bone spaces inside your shoulder joint, making your rotator cuff tendons much more likely to pinch during routine arm movements.