Shoulder Pain Treatment by Chiropractors and Physiotherapists at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, View our 3d animated models for (1) Neck Pain and Whiplash (2) Bulging disc, Cervical disc injury (3) TMJ Temporomandibular Jaw Disorders (4) Rotator Cuff Injury (5) Shoulder Pain and Injury Treatment (they can be found under the listing” Types of Pain” in our Neck and Shoulder Pain Sections). For the management of Shoulder and Neck Pain, here at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic we use the latest Low Level Lasers which provide Pain Relief, this also accelerates recovery, healing and significantly reduces the inflammatory process. A 5 star rating has been awarded to Low Level Laser Therapy, our laser section can be found listed under “Pain Relief”, please also view our “Low level Laser Testimonial Video”.
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocations occur when the head of the humerus which is the upper arm bone, jumps out of the shoulder socket of the scapula, which is called the glenoid. This can happen during severe wrench pulling the shoulder upward or outward, or from combined over-extension and external rotation of the humerus.
Glenohumeral dislocations are generally classified by the direction of dislocation of the humerus.
A dislocation can be full or partial:
- A partial dislocation which also known as subluxation, when the head of the humerus slips out of the socket momentarily and then snaps back into place (socket)
- A full dislocation, when the head of the humerus comes completely out of the socket
Shoulder dislocations are normally associated with fractures to different parts of the shoulder; there may be a fracture and dislocation at the same time. Nerves and blood vessels can sometimes be injured with a severe shoulder dislocation.
Causes
Shoulder dislocation can be caused by:
- Falling on an outstretched arm
- A direct powerful blow to the shoulder area.
- Repetitive sports or activities i.e. Throwing or lifting
- Any kind of force applied to an outstretched arm
Symptoms
Symptoms include
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain, often severe
- Shoulder contour appears abnormal
- Bruising Instability and weakness in the shoulder area
- Inability to move the shoulder
- Bruising Instability and weakness in the shoulder area
- Numbness and tingling around the shoulder or in the arm or fingers
- Seek immediate medical attention.
