Do you have shoulder and arm pain which persists and affects your quality of life? At Total Health Center Inc. in Battlecreek, MI, osteopractor Mohinder Chawdhry helps people manage their pain and regain function and range of motion. Innovative care plans are individualized to your diagnosis and lifestyle so you feel better and can go about your daily routine.

What causes shoulder and arm pain?

Sudden trauma can, as from a car accident or sports injury. An arm may be dislocated during a basketball game or a rotator cuff torn in a biking mishap. Both problems cause severe pain and loss of normal function and range of motion.

Additionally, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis, tendonitis and bursitis cause chronic pain due to wear and tear on the complex shoulder joint and because of inflammatory changes. Bursitis, in particular, causes pain to radiate from the shoulder down the arm.

Additionally, nerves in the complex shoulder joint may become pinched. This impingement actually tightens the joint, resulting in limited movement, says the American Academy of Osteopathic Surgeons (AAOS).

Treating shoulder and arm pain

Physical examination, range of motion measurements and digital X-rays (and other kinds of imaging) help the team at Total Health Center Inc. in Battle Creek, MI, locate the source and kind of shoulder and arm pain. It's best to see your physician right away after an injury. For escalation of chronic pain, contact your doctor or osteopractor when the symptoms do not subside within a week or two.

At Total Health Center Inc., your treatment plan may involve a combination of conservative interventions, including:

• Over the counter analgesics to reduce inflammation and relieve discomfort
• Physical therapy exercises and massage to strengthen supporting muscles and increase your range of motion
• Interventions to improve posture
• Application of ice, heat and/or electrical stimulation
• Resistant and weight training to improve strength
• Dry needling which targets the musculoskeletal trigger points of pain

Get your life back

At Total Health Center Inc. in Battlecreek, MI, your physical therapy team will set you on a path toward better function and relief of your shoulder and arm pain. Call us today for a consultation. We have three locations to serve you. Battle Creek, MI, office at (269) 968-0888, Lake Odessa, MI, office at (616) 374-0099, or Brickyard Site, MI, office at (269) 441-0888.