Springfield Shoulder Pain Treatment

Do you suffer from shoulder pain? It’s more common than you think. About 90 percent of people will tear their rotator cuff, labrum, or capsule at one point in their life. Why is shoulder pain so common? We are going to find out in this article. Shoulder pain treatment in Springfield is possible. 

Shoulder pain is so common because of the anatomy of the shoulder. The socket allows for shoulder to be so mobile. Although this is great, this means that there is a decrease in stability because a joint cannot be stable and highly mobile. Shoulder pain treatment in Springfield wants you to know these tips on how to avoid a shoulder injury: do not reach into your backseat to lift a heavy object to the front seat, when working overhead make sure to take breaks, incorporate shoulder exercises into your routine, and ask for help if you know the task at hand is going to be A challenge to you. Shoulder pain treatment in Springfield wants you to know that there are so many other tips, but most importantly do not feel bad about asking for help with difficult tasks.

If you are already suffering from a shoulder injury, this is an important goal to achieve during recovery. We want to restore the joint space between the ball and socket joint and the roof of the shoulder. Shoulder injuries normally occur when the space is reduced, which results in a tighter fit that pinches pain sensitive structures when lifting the arm over the head.

Shoulder pain treatment in Springfield wants you to try and exercise for your shoulder pain. It’s called the pendular exercise. Hold about 5 to 15 pounds of weight so that the arm swings loosely similar to the pendulum of a clock. This week pulls the shoulder joint open which reduces impingement. Another exercise you can practice involves a chair. Grip the seat of the chair while you lean to the opposite side, all while focusing on relaxing the shoulder. This opens or separates the joint. You can also use elastic therapeutic tape, which is a 2017 study found that taping over the front and back deltoid muscle from insertion to origin works best to open the ADH to reduce impingement. 

If you are suffering from shoulder pain,  why wait longer for treatment? Shoulder pain treatment in Springfield is here to help you. Come and see us today and get relief.

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Dr David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP

Dr. David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP is the founder and practice overseer at Back and Body Pain Relief in Springfield, NJ. A graduate of Life University Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Perna holds certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, SFMA, Neuro-Diagnostics (NCV/EMG), and Manipulation Under Anesthesia, among others. He is a Board Certified Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Volunteer.

A competing athlete himself — a 2x Ironman 70.3 finisher with a background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and martial arts – Dr. Perna brings firsthand athletic experience to his patient care.

He has treated presidents, royalty, diplomats, and professional athletes across MMA, baseball, tennis, and football, and has appeared on Dr. Oz demonstrating chiropractic therapies. His approach is diagnostic-first, combining evidence-based chiropractic care with rehabilitation to help patients get out of pain and back to full function.