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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 5, 2016 | Health Articles
Four and Match Point!
At this time of year, we should be in full swing of enjoyment and fully basking in the benefits of the warm summer sun and outdoor activities it allows. Unfortunately, many of us are sitting on the sidelines or taking medication to play through the pain. One main culprit is shoulder pain which is often described as a “frozen shoulder”.
If you or a loved one are sitting on the bench missing the fun due to this condition – read on!
Defining A “Frozen Shoulder.”
A Frozen Shoulder, or Adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder cannot be moved due to pain and inflammation, scarring or thickening that occurs within in the joint capsule of the shoulder. The limited range of motion not only occurs when the individual tries to move the shoulder but even when shoulder movement is forced. This condition may arise without a known cause other than lack of use of the shoulder joint.
Common Causes Of A Frozen Shoulder
Some commonly noted causes that can lead to the condition of a frozen shoulder include diabetes, shoulder trauma or injury, shoulder surgery, tendonitis, bursitis, cervical disc disease, chronic inflammatory arthritis, hyperthyroidism or any surgery that took place in the chest or breast region.
Symptoms Of A Frozen Shoulder
The primary symptoms of a frozen shoulder are a pain, stiffness, and limited shoulder mobility. In most cases, the condition begins with a pain that prevents you from using your shoulder and moving your arm in a normal fashion.
The main difference between a frozen shoulder and other conditions that may cause pain, stiffness, and limited mobility is that with a frozen shoulder, the doctor cannot make the shoulder joint move even by manually moving it.
How Can A Frozen Shoulder Be Diagnosed?
The first step in diagnosing a frozen shoulder will include taking a complete medical history and a full set of physical examinations.
The questions asked will relate to when your symptoms began, what activities caused the symptoms, and how limited the movement of the shoulder is.
Next, the shoulder will be examined, and a range of motion tests will be performed. The doctor will try to move the shoulder joint manually, and if that cannot be done, a diagnosis of a frozen shoulder will be made.
X-rays or an MRI may be ordered to determine if there is any obvious cause of the immobility, but in most cases of a frozen shoulder, there are no specific findings, although shrinkage of the shoulder capsule or scar tissue may be apparent.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 21, 2016 | Health Articles
Oh, we love to search online. So much so, it is not uncommon for someone to say, “I will Google it.”. With today’s hectic lifestyles our stress and pain overload is up and our time and patience are down. For solutions, many of us head to the extension of our hand – our smartphone or tablet. Unfortunately, when you type in neck pain over 121,000,000 results are then displayed in less than .3 seconds. There is so much information on the information highway that we can quickly become overwhelmed and confused with conflicting information.
As spinal healthcare specialists, we would like to help you understand that your neck pain solution may be cost-effective, simple, and best of all in a convenient location near you.
Understanding Your Neck Pain
Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible to pain and injury.
The neck’s susceptibility to injury is due in part to biomechanics. Activities and events that affect cervical biomechanics include extended sitting, repetitive movement, accidents, falls and blows to the body or head, normal aging, and everyday wear and tear. Neck pain can be very bothersome, and it can have a variety of causes.
Common Causes:
Accidents and Injuries: A sudden forced movement of the head or neck in any direction and the resulting “rebound” in the opposite direction is known as whiplash. The sudden “whipping” motion injures the surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head. Muscles react by tightening and contracting, creating muscle fatigue, which can result in pain and stiffness. Severe whiplash can also be associated with injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots. Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash.
Age: Degenerative disorders such as osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease directly affect the spine.
- Osteoarthritis, a common joint disorder, causes progressive deterioration of cartilage. The body reacts by forming bone spurs that affect joint motion.
- Spinal stenosis causes the small nerve passageways in the vertebrae to narrow, compressing and trapping nerve roots. Stenosis may cause neck, shoulder, and arm pain, as well as numbness when these nerves are unable to function normally.
- Degenerative disc disease can cause a reduction in the elasticity and height of intervertebral discs. Over time, a disc may bulge or herniate, causing tingling, numbness, and pain that runs into the arm.
Daily Activities: Poor posture, obesity, and weak abdominal muscles often disrupt spinal balance, causing the neck to bend forward to compensate. Stress and emotional tension can cause muscles to tighten and contract, resulting in pain and stiffness. Postural stress can contribute to chronic neck pain with symptoms extending into the upper back and the arms.
Current Research
One of the most recent reviews of scientific literature found evidence that patients with chronic neck pain enrolled in clinical trials reported significant improvement following chiropractic spinal manipulation.
As part of the literature review, published in the March/April 2007 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the researchers reviewed nine previously published trials and found “high-quality evidence” that patients with chronic neck pain showed significant pain-level improvements following spinal manipulation. No trial group was reported as having remained unchanged, and all groups showed positive changes up to 12 weeks post-treatment.
What To Expect
During your visit, a doctor of chiropractic will perform exams to locate the source of your pain and will ask you questions about your current symptoms and remedies you may have already tried. For example:
- When did the pain start?
- What have you done for your neck pain?
- Does the pain radiate or travel to other parts of your body?
- Does anything reduce the pain or make it worse?
The chiropractor will also do physical and neurological exams. In the physical exam, the doctor will observe your posture, range of motion, and physical condition, noting movement that causes pain. He/she will feel your spine, note its curvature and alignment, and feel for muscle spasm. A check of your shoulder area is also in order. During the neurological exam, the doctor will test your reflexes, muscle strength, other nerve changes, and pain spread.
In some instances, the chiropractor might order tests to help diagnose your condition. An x-ray can show narrowed disc space, fractures, bone spurs, or arthritis. A computerized axial tomography scan (a CT or CAT scan) or a magnetic resonance imaging test (an MRI) can show bulging discs and herniations. If nerve damage is suspected, your doctor may order a special test called electromyography (an EMG) to measure how quickly your nerves respond.
Chiropractors are conservative care doctors; their scope of practice does not include the use of drugs or surgery. If your chiropractor diagnoses a condition outside of this conservative scope, such as a neck fracture or an indication of an organic disease, he or she will refer you to the appropriate medical physician or specialist. He or she may also ask for permission to inform your family physician of the care you are receiving to ensure that your chiropractic care and medical care are properly coordinated.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 31, 2016 | Health Articles
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 3, 2016 | Health Articles
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