Improving Shoulder Health with Chiropractic Treatment

🤕 Mike has a history of shoulder injuries, including a torn labrum.

🏋️‍♂️ There may be recruitment of other muscles around the shoulder complex due to the injury.

📋 The video showcases a shoulder examination and assesses any pain or discomfort.

🗂️ Perform range of motion tests to assess shoulder mobility and identify areas of discomfort.

💪 Conduct muscle testing to evaluate strength and detect any pain or discomfort during specific movements.

🔀 Test both sides of the body to compare muscle strength and identify any differences or imbalances.

💡 Chiropractic treatment for shoulder injuries involves orthos, muscle testing, and palpation.

💪 The therapist focuses on specific areas that are affected or painful.

🏋️ The treatment plan includes mobilizations, pin and stretch technique, laser therapy, and adjustments.

🔑 Chiropractic treatment for shoulder injuries involves focusing on soft tissue around the shoulder blades and along the spine.

💪 Adjustments and stretches can be used to improve range of motion and alleviate pain in the shoulder.

✨ The severity of the injury determines the approach taken in chiropractic treatment for shoulder pain.

💡 Chiropractic treatment can help with shoulder pain by adjusting the thoracic spine.

👥 The chiropractor also addresses tension in the neck and shoulders.

🔧 The adjustments are quick and involve stretching the neck and applying pressure.

⚡️ Chiropractic treatment is effective for shoulder injuries and pain.

💪 An exercise involving arm circles can help strengthen the shoulder.

🏋️‍♂️ Consistency with the exercise can lead to noticeable improvement in shoulder strength.

👉 The video demonstrates a chiropractic treatment for shoulder injuries.

✅ The exercise involves leaning onto a wall and performing arm circles to target the outer muscles of the shoulders.

🔒 Additional treatments such as laser therapy and dry needling are mentioned but not discussed in detail.