A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Shoulder Instability Causes and Chiropractic Treatment Options Shoulder instability occurs when the shoulder joint is too loose and the 'ball' of the humerus (upper arm) can move around too much in the 'socket' of the scapula. In a healthy shoulder joint, the four tendons that make up the rotator cuff hold the scapula and humerus in place, together with three sets of ligaments. These usually pre...
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Impingement syndrome is a painful condition that affects the shoulder, and is often seen in adults over the age of 50. It may also affect those who engage in activities that require them to repeatedly raise their arms over their heads, such as playing tennis, swimming, or working in careers that require them to reach up to retrieve or lift items above their heads. It is caused by wear or injury t...
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Large handbags are so alluring: fashionable carryalls that tote books, gym wear, bottled drinks and so much more. Though it’s convenient to have all of life’s little necessities at your fingertips, it’s likely doing a number on your back. Do you have SHOULDER PAIN? If you suffer from frequent pain in your back, neck and shoulders, frequent headaches or feel numbness or tingling in your hand, th...
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Shoulder pain is a common complaint that patients present to both primary care physicians and chiropractic practitioners. There are several underlying conditions that may cause discomfort in this area, many of which may be assisted by chiropractic treatment and chiropractic manipulation. A proper diagnosis is important in order to determine what kind of treatment is indicated in each case. Common...
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[caption id="attachment_207" align="alignright" width="266" caption="If you have neck pain or whiplash you should contact Chicago Chiropractic for a consultation"][/caption] It can be hard to know the difference between having neck pain and actually having whiplash. Figuring out which one it is can be difficult so Chicago Chiropractic will walk you through some ways of how you can decipher. Whip...
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