According to experts, approximately 5 percent of the population will experience painful ailments like frozen shoulder syndrome at some point in their lives. That makes shoulder-related pain a common occurrence and one that Dr. Haycock sees in our Massillon clinic on a regular basis.
By and large, this problem is more common for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and it tends to affect women more often than men. While ice, heat, and gentle stretches can sometimes help lessen the pain, so too can chiropractic adjustments.
For instance, one study released in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine looked at 50 patients with frozen shoulder who received chiropractic adjustments. The duration of care varied from 11 days to 51 days, with 28 days being the average.
The researchers found that practically all of the study participants fared very well with chiropractic care. The study found:
8 of the subjects reported 50-75 percent improvement
25 indicated improvement ranging from 75- 90 percent
1 participant had complete resolution of their frozen shoulder pain
Only one patient reported an improvement of 50% or less, so reports like this demonstrate just how beneficial chiropractic care can be when it comes to lessening shoulder pain and improving quality of life.
Let Dr. Haycock help you lessen your pain by contacting our Massillon office and scheduling your appointment today.
Resources
Murphy F et al. (2012, December). Chiropractic management of frozen shoulder syndrome using a novel technique: a retrospective case series of 50 patients. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine;11(4):267-272
Dr. Haycock
Welcome to Massillon Chiropractic Clinic, EMPOWERING you back to health. Dr. Ken Haycock is dedicated to helping you get relief from back or neck pains. Whether your pain is the result of a work injury, auto accident, sports injury or other condition, we will help you make it better. Our doctors will develop a care and treatment plan that is right for you. When we develop a plan for you, we will begin the necessary treatments and then give you preventative care to prevent the pains from returning.