Overusing your shoulders or using them in ways that you normally would not are both reasons that you may be suffering from shoulder pain. We rarely give our shoulders a second thought, until they begin to hurt. Then we find ourselves wishing that we had given them more attention and better care. Once the pain begins what should we do?
Most people head straight for their medical doctor. While this might be a good way to see if your shoulder is damaged, the results of the visit are often less than what is hoped for. Your doctor will generally prescribe you medication or send you to a specialist who will generally prescribe you medication. You may even undergo some testing and receive the results along with a prescription. These medications may help with the pain, but they are not fixing the underlying cause of the shoulder pain.
Why Does Your Shoulder Hurt?
Many times shoulder pain can be attributed to poor posture. This can be caused by a misalignment of the spine, particularly the upper two vertebrae in the neck. This misalignment will make the position of the head altered, even slightly tilted, leading to one shoulder being higher than the other. This causes overuse or abnormal use of the shoulder joints and, therefore, results in pain.
Upper Cervical Chiropractors
How can an upper cervical chiropractor help you? These doctors, such as Dr. Young Chung of Chicago, Illinois, are trained to detect misalignments in the spine and then begin to correct them. The position of the head over the body can be realigned, leading to better posture and less pain in the shoulder. Doesn’t this sound like a better result than being given more and more medication? Why not contact Dr. Chung today to make an appointment for your evaluation?
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/