Shoulder pain treatment in Evansville, IN
Shoulder pain often comes from irritated rotator cuff tendons, a stiff joint, or neck and upper-back problems that refer pain into the shoulder. We find the source and treat it, so you can reach, lift and sleep without pain.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 640+ Google reviews · We accept virtually all insuranceCommon signs
- Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
- Pain lying on the shoulder at night
- Ache on the outside of the upper arm
- Stiffness or loss of motion
What usually causes it
- Rotator cuff tendon irritation (impingement)
- Stiff or frozen shoulder
- Trigger points in the shoulder blade muscles
- Pain referred from the neck
When to get other care first
Get medical care first if shoulder pain comes with chest pain, shortness of breath or sweating, follows a fall with a visible deformity, or you suddenly can't lift your arm.
How we treat shoulder pain at IPM
It starts with a full orthopedic and neurological exam to pinpoint the source, with X-rays on site if needed. Your plan usually combines several of these:
Chiropractic care
Spinal and extremity adjustments based on a full orthopedic and neurological exam.Learn more →Dry needling
Releases tight trigger points for fast relief and better motion.Learn more →Massage & manual therapy
Focused soft-tissue work on the muscles keeping you in pain.Learn more →Acupuncture
Biomedical acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist for pain and muscle tension.Learn more →Why the shoulder blade matters
Your shoulder depends on the shoulder blade moving well underneath it. When the muscles that control the shoulder blade are tight or weak, the rotator cuff gets pinched and irritated. Treatment addresses the shoulder, shoulder blade, upper back and neck together.
What treatment looks like
Care usually combines joint mobilization, dry needling or acupuncture for tight muscles, soft-tissue work, and a progression of exercises to restore motion and rotator cuff strength. If your exam suggests a significant tear, we'll refer you for imaging or an orthopedic opinion.
Reviewed by Dr. Eric L. Mitz, DC, LAc, licensed in Indiana since 1996.
“They look beyond just adjusting you and look to see what your muscles are doing and provide treatment that treats it all and not just the skeleton.”
Shoulder pain treatment questions
Can a chiropractor help shoulder pain?
Often, yes. Many shoulder problems respond to joint mobilization, soft-tissue work, dry needling and exercises that restore how the shoulder blade and rotator cuff work together.
Could my shoulder pain be coming from my neck?
It can. A pinched nerve or irritated joint in the neck can cause pain in the shoulder and arm. Your exam checks both.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can schedule directly. If your exam suggests a tear or another problem that needs imaging or a specialist, we'll refer you.
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★★★★★ 4.9 from 640+ Google reviewsEvansville, IN 47714
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