Chiropractic Can Decrease Shoulder Pain

Sayville, Long Island, NY Chiropractic Helps Shoulder Pain

According to research, about 5 percent of the population will experience painful conditions like frozen shoulder syndrome at some point in their lives. That makes shoulder-related pain a common issue and one that Precision Chiropractic sees in our Sayville, Long Island, NY practice on a regular basis.

Research Proves Chiropractic Care Helps With Shoulder Discomfort

Generally, this condition is more prevalent for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and it tends to affect women more often than men. While ice, heat, and gentle stretching can often times help lessen the discomfort, so too can chiropractic.

For instance, a study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine looked at 50 patients with frozen shoulder who were given chiropractic care. The duration of care ranged from 11 days to 51 days, with 28 days being the average.

The authors found that nearly all of the patients fared extremely well with chiropractic care. Here are the results:

8 of the subjects reported 50-75 percent improvement
25 indicated improvement ranging from 75- 90 percent
1 participant had complete resolution of their frozen shoulder pain

Only one patient reported an improvement of 50 percent or less, so reports like this show just how beneficial chiropractic can be when it comes to lessening shoulder pain and improving quality of life.

We Can Help Clients Find Relief From Shoulder Issues

Let Precision Chiropractic help you lessen your pain by contacting our Sayville, Long Island, NY office and scheduling your appointment today.

Resources

Murphy F et al. (2012, December). Chiropractic management of frozen shoulder syndrome using a novel technique: a retrospective case series of 50 patients. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine;11(4):267-272