Shoulder Pain & Reduced Range of Motion

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and Stiffness (source)

• Rotator cuff strain or tendinopathy
• Joint dysfunction or misalignment
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Bursitis or tendon inflammation
• Postural imbalance and poor biomechanics
• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Repetitive use injuries
• Old injuries that never fully healed

Whether your shoulder pain is sports-related, work-related, or just from wear and tear, our team can help you pinpoint the root cause and start healing right away.

How Chiropractic Helps Shoulder Pain

At Desert Valley Chiropractic, we use Activator Methods to make precise, low-force adjustments to the shoulder, spine, and surrounding areas. This technique is gentle, effective, and requires no pulling or popping of the shoulder joint. 

When shoulder joints or nearby spinal segments (like the upper back or neck) become misaligned, it can limit your range of motion and cause muscle compensation, pain, and even nerve irritation.  Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to be an effective treatment option for pain in the shoulder.

Our chiropractic care focuses on:

• Reducing inflammation and joint restriction
• Improving shoulder mobility and joint tracking
• Supporting proper biomechanics and posture
• Supporting the healing of soft tissue injuries
• Relieving pain referred from the neck or spine

Shockwave Therapy for Shoulder Pain

If you’re dealing with chronic shoulder pain, tendinitis (including calcific tendinitis), or frozen shoulder, Shockwave Therapy (RPW) may be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for. Studies have shown that shockwave therapy is an effective treatment option for managing shoulder pain.  This non-invasive treatment stimulates circulation, reduces inflammation, breaks down scar tissue and calcification, and triggers your body’s natural healing response including stem cell production.

Shockwave therapy is especially effective for:

• Rotator cuff injuries
• Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis
• Tendinitis
• Calcific tendinitis
• Impingement Syndrome
• Chronic shoulder tightness
• Repetitive strain or overuse injuries
• Stubborn cases of shoulder pain that haven’t responded to rest or other care

Many patients notice improvement within just a few sessions, especially when shockwave is combined with chiropractic care and personalized rehab exercises.

Physical Rehabilitation

Chiropractic and shockwave therapy are just the beginning. At Desert Valley Chiropractic, we incorporate light physical rehab and corrective exercise to help restore proper movement patterns, build strength, and prevent future flare-ups. Our team will guide you through gentle exercises right in the office and send you home with simple, effective routines tailored to your specific condition.

Rehab may include:

• Range of motion and mobility exercises
• Shoulder stability and posture work
• Scapular retraction and rotator cuff activation drills
• Breathing and core integration for better alignment

When the shoulder isn’t moving well, the body starts to compensate, leading to further issues in the neck, upper back, or even the elbow and wrist. Our rehab approach helps you move better, heal faster, and stay pain-free longer by retraining your body to move the way it was designed to.

Why Choose Desert Valley Chiropractic?

Our award-winning clinic in Moon Valley, North Phoenix offers a whole-body approach to shoulder pain. We focus on gentle, precise care that works with your body—not against it. With over 300 five-star reviews and years of experience treating shoulder conditions, our team is here to help you move better, feel better, and get your life back.

Ready to reach overhead without pain again?
Call us today at 602-439-1515 or schedule online to get started.