Spinal Works offers targeted treatment for shoulder pain at our Townsville chiropractic clinic. If you experience sudden shoulder pain, chronic pain that radiates around the shoulder area, or shoulder stiffness due to an accident or injury, we can help. Start your journey to pain-free living with our chiropractic treatment for shoulder pain.

Shoulder pain is a common symptom experienced by many - an estimated 15.4% of men and 24.9% of women report recurring shoulder pain weekly, with the condition being felt most significantly by individuals between the ages of 50 and 56 years. Shoulder pain is commonly linked to musculoskeletal injuries or misalignments in the spine, which can be addressed with chiropractic treatment.

At Spinal Works, our chiropractors assess the underlying cause of shoulder pain and apply targeted treatments for effective, long-lasting relief. We use proven chiropractic techniques, such as the Gonstead technique, to address both short-term and chronic shoulder pain and offer advice to prevent future occurrences.

Shoulder pain can present itself in many ways, depending on the nature of the injury or the condition of related areas such as the neck or spine. Chiropractic care for shoulder pain can help identify and treat common symptoms, including:

  • Sharp, intense pain in the shoulder, especially when raising the arms or moving them away from the body
  • Dull aches around the shoulder area that do not go away naturally
  • Pain in the shoulders that radiates from the upper back or the neck
  • Inflexibility or tension when trying to move the shoulders past a certain position
  • Numbness or a tingling sensation in the shoulder area

Shoulder pain can be caused by sports injuries, such as a rotator cuff injury, where the tendons at the shoulder joint become damaged, as well as conditions like frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), which is characterised by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint.

The muscles and connective tissue in the shoulder area are closely linked to the upper back - the shoulder pain you are feeling may be a symptom of a spinal misalignment. Correcting a spinal misalignment requires chiropractic expertise and can resolve shoulder pain completely.

Our Townsville shoulder pain chiropractors will also ask about any recent accidents or trauma that may have triggered shoulder pain. From there, we’ll perform a physical assessment to identify the affected areas around the shoulders, neck, and back. We also apply a medical tool known as a nervoscope to check for swelling and pressure within the spine.

Using the background information you’ve shared and an assessment of your physical condition, we’ll be able to pinpoint the cause of the pain and create a tailored chiropractic treatment plan to address it.

The treatment techniques we use to treat your shoulder pain will depend on the nature and severity of the injury. Shoulder pain treatment at our Townsville clinic may include static and motion palpitations, which are different forms of manual therapy, as well as spinal adjustments using the Gonstead technique.

Apart from in-clinic treatment, our shoulder pain chiropractors will also provide you with stretching exercises and postural tips that you can practice at home to aid your recovery. With regular treatment, you can find effective relief from shoulder pain, regain mobility and flexibility in your arms, and get back to doing the things you love sooner.