Shoulder Pain Treatment in Fairfax, VA
Shoulder pain can make reaching, lifting, sleeping, and even getting dressed difficult. At Mosaic Spine and Knee in Fairfax, VA, we treat shoulder pain from rotator cuff strain, impingement, tendinitis, and neck-related nerve problems using chiropractic care, cold laser therapy, and physical therapy to restore strength and mobility.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is Shoulder Pain?
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, relying on the rotator cuff muscles, tendons, and shoulder blade to stay stable. That mobility makes it prone to injury and overuse. Shoulder pain may come from the joint itself, the surrounding soft tissues, or from the neck, since the nerves that supply the shoulder and arm exit from the cervical spine.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
- Rotator cuff strain or tendinitis
- Shoulder impingement
- Bursitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries, including pickleball and golf
- Referred pain from neck problems
- Poor upper back posture
Signs and Symptoms
- Pain lifting the arm overhead
- Pain at night or when lying on the shoulder
- Weakness or reduced range of motion
- Clicking or catching
- Stiffness
- Pain radiating down the arm
How We Treat Shoulder Pain in Fairfax, VA
Shoulder pain treatment may include chiropractic adjustments to the shoulder, neck, and upper back, soft tissue therapy, cold laser therapy to calm inflammation, physical therapy to strengthen the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles, Hako-Med horizontal therapy, and cervical spinal decompression if a neck disc is involved.
When to Seek Care
See a provider if shoulder pain lasts more than a week, limits lifting your arm, or disrupts sleep. Seek emergency care for shoulder or arm pain with chest pressure, shortness of breath, or sweating. Severe rotator cuff tears may require referral to an orthopedic specialist. We also treat related joint pain throughout the body.
Shoulder Pain FAQs
Can a chiropractor help shoulder pain?
Yes. Chiropractic care, soft tissue work, laser therapy, and rehab exercises help many shoulder conditions.
Can neck problems cause shoulder pain?
Yes. Pinched nerves or disc issues in the neck can refer pain into the shoulder and arm.
Why does my shoulder hurt at night?
Lying on the shoulder compresses irritated tissues. Rotator cuff and bursa problems commonly cause night pain.
Do you treat frozen shoulder?
Yes. Gentle mobilization and exercises can help gradually restore movement in a frozen shoulder.
Does cold laser therapy help shoulder pain?
It may help reduce inflammation and pain in tendinitis and bursitis.
How long does shoulder pain take to heal?
Minor strains may improve in a few weeks, while chronic conditions can take longer.
Can pickleball cause shoulder pain?
Yes. Repetitive overhead and swinging motions can strain the rotator cuff and shoulder joint.
Find Relief From Shoulder Pain in Fairfax
You don’t have to live with shoulder pain. Call Mosaic Spine and Knee at (703) 204-1220 or request an appointment online to start a personalized, non-surgical treatment plan.