Suffering from Shoulder Pain?
Do you have shoulder pain in the Chapel Hill, Raleigh, or Durham areas? The shoulder complex is the most mobile joint in the body and as a result is subject to a wide range of injuries and conditions. The causes are endless, but some of the most common reasons for pain in the shoulder include neck and upper back problems, arthritis in the shoulder complex, abnormal motor patterns causing deviant motion, participation in athletic events, and automobile accidents.
Due to the wide range of causative factors, shoulder pain or abnormal motion in the joint may develop gradually or come on suddenly. Since the shoulder joint is used in many activities that we engage in daily, any injury to the area should be taken seriously and treated appropriately. Even the most minor injuries should be treated early to help prevent progression.
Advanced Treatment for Shoulder Pain
After accurate diagnosis of the cause of shoulder pain, the doctors at Leigh Brain & Spine can use a variety of advanced pain treatment methods to address the root cause and heal the injury. Two primary techniques are used with high success rates for the alleviation of shoulder pain. They are called Piezo Wave Therapy and ARP Wave Therapy. This state-of-the art equipment is not available at many other doctors’ offices. The doctors at Leigh Brain & Spine have top-level training and implement personalized care using high tech. equipment.
Piezo Wave Therapy for Shoulder Pain
For years, Piezo Wave Technology has been used in Europe to treat shoulder pain. It is now being used in the United States to help people get rid of pain and get back to enjoying the activities they love.
Shoulder Pain can be alleviated with Piezo Wave Therapy in the following ways:
- Reduce chronic pain, including arthritis pain
- Reduce or eliminate muscle spasms
- Break up scar tissue for repair
- Reduce pain from sports injuries, workplace injuries, and repetitive stress injuries
While you relax, Piezo Wave Therapy sends sound wave pulses into your muscles to break up scar tissue and help the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to heal. You feel nothing during the treatment, but you will feel progressively better after every session. Piezo sound therapy is a completely non-invasive therapy that requires no surgery and no anesthesia. There is no down time when you have Piezo Wave therapy. Learn More about Piezo Wave Therapy HERE.
ARP Wave Therapy for Shoulder Pain
The force of an injury can cause damage in the shoulder that does not heal by itself. Many times, this is can have long-term effects on your shoulder and prevent you from enjoying the activities you love to do. ARP Wave Therapy is an advanced method of healing the shoulder at the source.
ARP Wave Therapy uses a mechanism that first determines where in your shoulder the pain is coming from. Many times, people are surprised that the origin is in a different spot on their shoulder than the pain the experience. This is because the pain can radiate from the neck, shoulder, into the arm and back. This makes it difficult to determine the source only based upon your pain. Specialized equipment, like the ARP Wave, is needed to be able to find the root cause. Once the cause of the injury is determined, ARP Wave therapy helps to heal it. Specific electrical stimulation of the muscle causes the scar tissue in it to breakdown. As the scar tissue is released, it is healed. Then your muscles are better able to relax. This in turn creates better blood flow and circulation. With improved circulation, more blood can reach the injury helping to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery.
The Benefits of ARP Wave Therapy
ARP Wave is an advanced therapy option unlike other treatments. It is a quick procedure that offers many benefits.
- Holistic, no surgery and no medication
- Helps to possibly eliminate the need for surgery
- Increases range of motion, allowing you to move with ease
- Increases blood flow in the body
- Reduce inflammation, thus reducing pain symptoms
- Identifies and treats the cause of the injury
- Achieves faster results than traditional therapies
ARP Wave Therapy can help your shoulder heal faster with no downtime. Find out more about ARP Wave Therapy HERE.
When Should You Have Your Shoulder Examined?
Symptoms indicating the need for an immediate evaluation of the shoulder complex include; pain that lasts for more than a week, pain that goes away and then returns frequently, difficulty raising your arm above your head, trouble or pain when carrying objects, pain in the shoulder joint that becomes more pronounced in the evening, any obvious signs of damage to the joint such as bruising or swelling, or an unusual snapping or clicking sensation in the joint during movement.
The neck and upper back are the areas that all of the muscles, and structures that control the shoulder joint, originate from. If the communication between the nerves and the structures that they control is interfered with due to spinal misalignment, a cascade of problems can begin.
How is the Cause of Shoulder Pain Determined?
As is true with most conditions, the most effective treatment is dependent on the exact cause of the problem. Therefore, obtaining an accurate diagnosis is a crucial step in the evaluation process. Leigh Brain & Spine is equipped and trained on the various techniques for diagnosing the cause of shoulder pain. Dr. Cosmas Leigh will utilize the clinical information provided from your history, advanced imaging techniques, and orthopedic procedures to determine the exact cause of your shoulder pain. The correct diagnosis will then be used to develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether the pain is originating from the spine or is actually caused by damage to the shoulder joint, our team is here to help.
How Do I Know if Advanced Shoulder Pain Treatments Are Right for Me?
If you suffer from shoulder pain, then the first step is to have your shoulder evaluated by the doctors at Leigh Brain & Spine. The comprehensive assessment will show you the cause of your shoulder pain. Then the doctors will help you understand your best treatment options. You will discover which are best to serve your specific need. Contact our highly trained team for more information.
