Shoulder Pain Relief and Treatment Options in Wichita, KS

What causes pain and what is the source of pain are two different matters. However, these two matters, conceptually, become jumbled up into one. We should always separate these two as they are profoundly different. Causes can be infinite. The way you think, feel, move, or rest may cause the pain. Therefore “causes of pain” may be infinite. However, the source of pain may be local to the place of pain, irritating local pain fibers, or much further away, resulting in the need for further investigation and categorization of the pain if long-lasting results, or results at all, are the desired outcome.

The body is a dynamic, mobile structure and must be assessed and treated as such to create successful long-term outcomes. What is commonly referred to as the “shoulder” is the glenohumeral (GH) joint. It is a “ball and socket” joint, being the most mobile joint in the body. Locally, the “shoulder joint” is comprised of 3 bones, 2 joints, and 17 muscles that mainly contribute to the dynamics and motion of the shoulder. If the dynamics of the shoulder are out of balance, overuse and pain may occur.

Surrounding all joints there must be a balance between tension and compression of the ligaments, muscles, tendons, and fascia. When a local problem is determined to be a local cause, it can be due to an imbalance of these structures. This requires mobilization and release of tight structures in addition to strengthening weak or inhibited structure of the painful joint as well as the joints above and below.

Shoulder pain and movement limitations are often the consequence of chronic scapulothoracic dysfunction presenting as acute pain. Shoulder pain can often be the consequence of spine-related problems. With the GH joint being the most mobile joint in the body, we often find an individual’s subconscious creating protective tension patterns to helps stabilize the torso, help facilitate improper breathing patterns, while holding onto emotional distress. All of these can create symptoms of pain while limiting the shoulders true potential.

These are a few common diagnoses we screen and treat for regarding shoulder symptoms. This list is not exhaustive as many symptoms and concerns do not have great diagnoses.

1. Rotator Cuff Tear
2. Labral Tear
3. Impingement Syndrome
4. AC Sprain
5. Scapular Dyskinesis
6. Impingement Syndrome
7. Bursitis
8. Myalgia
9. Strain/Sprain
10. Myofascial Trigger Points
11. Frozen Shoulder
12. Thyroid Dysregulation
13. Cervical Radiculopathy
14. Tendinosis
15. Tendonitis

By offering our various programs we can quickly assess and test what is driving your symptoms and in turn provide quick options for care. Because of this, we will not only speed up recovery, but decrease overall expenses.