Typically in younger people, shoulder pain is more likely to be due to an accident or injury. As we all get older, shoulder pain can occur without an accident or a direct injury. Natural wear and tear occurs in the shoulder joint and the rotator cuff tendon. Over time, this may become persistent pain. The good news is that chiropractic treatment at united Joint and Spine Center for shoulder pain is very effective in eliminating not only pain but chiropractic helps fix the cause of the pain. The goal at United Joint & Spine Center is to help you get back to doing the things you enjoy.
Let’s get into some important anatomical structures of the shoulder.
The shoulder is a complex, highly mobile structure made up of several components.
There are two joints in the shoulder:
- Glenohumeral Joint – where the upper arm bone (humerus) connects with the shoulder blade
(scapula) - Acromioclavicular Joint – where the top of the shoulder blade meets the collarbone (clavicle).
Strong connective tissue forms the shoulder capsule. This keeps the head of the humerus in place in the joint socket. The joint capsule is lined with a synovial membrane. It produces synovial fluid which lubricates and nourishes the joint. Strong tendons, ligaments and muscles also support your shoulder and make it stable.