70% of people will experience shoulder pain at some point in their life. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. As a ball and socket joint, the shoulder allows for backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements. Having high mobility in the shoulder joint decreases the joint’s stability, which increases the likelihood of injury. The shoulder comprises the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus bones. The group of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that help to stabilize the shoulder joint is called the rotator cuff. The majority of shoulder issues involve the rotator cuff.
If you are experiencing shoulder pain, it is imperative to discover the source of the issue in order to resolve it. The most common cause of shoulder pain is poor posture. Other causes of shoulder injuries include repetitive movements, stress, osteoarthritis, and trauma. If your shoulder pain is due to a joint misalignment, the symptoms will persist until the misalignment is corrected. Chiropractors specialize in resolving joint misalignments. It is also important to note that a misalignment of the shoulder joint can cause shoulder pain, but misalignments in the cervical and thoracic spine can be the source of the issue. The muscles around the spine will tighten to protect the misaligned joint in the neck or back and can impact the shoulder joint’s structure as well.