Swimmer’s Shoulder Treatment
Swimmer’s shoulder is a common overuse injury that affects not only swimmers but also athletes who engage in repetitive overhead motions, such as tennis players and weightlifters. This condition develops when excessive strain on the shoulder joint leads to pain, weakness, and restricted movement.
Understanding Swimmer’s Shoulder
So, what exactly causes it? Typically, impingement causes swimmer’s shoulder. This happens when the rotator cuff tendon gets pinched between two bones in the shoulder, leading to inflammation, pain, and sometimes even tendon damage.
A key sign of swimmer’s shoulder is discomfort when lifting your arm, particularly to the side. Some people feel a sharp pain that fades as the arm moves past a certain point—known as an arc of pain. Others might find it challenging to lift their arm at all, but a healthcare practitioner may be able to move it without causing pain. However, if both you and your doctor struggle to move the shoulder, frozen shoulder could be the real culprit.
Because other conditions, like rotator cuff strains and labrum tears, can mimic these symptoms, getting an accurate diagnosis is crucial.
Effective Treatment Approaches
To address swimmer’s shoulder, Dr. Gleeson provides targeted therapy to restore proper muscle function. The Subscapularis muscle plays a crucial role—when it’s not working efficiently, the tendon becomes pinched, causing pain with movement. Our chiropractor enhances muscle function through hands-on release techniques to ease tension and targeted exercises to improve stability and prevent recurrence.
Find Relief and Get Back in Motion
If you’re struggling with shoulder pain that’s keeping you from performing at your athletic best or tackling daily tasks, we want to help. Contact Outback Chiropractic Clinic today to book an appointment with Dr. Gleeson.
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