Do you have pain in your shoulder that makes everyday activities painful, or even impossible? Have you been told you may have a rotator cuff injury, but thus far have not been able to heal? If your treatment from standard medical appointments has not been sufficient to reduce your pain and restore your full range of motion, you may want to give osteopathic treatment a try. Contact Victoria, BC osteopath Jenna Howe today to see if manual manipulation therapy is right for you. Call (250) 704-4421 or book your appointment online.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Injuries to the group of muscles and tendons that connect the shoulder to the upper arm are notoriously difficult to heal. They may be caused by repeated movements related to sports or work activities—but they can also be caused by accidental injury, such as a fall or blow to the shoulder.
When you have an injury to the rotator cuff, it’s important to seek effective care and physical therapy—as it can lead to permanent stiffness or degeneration of the shoulder joint if your full range of motion is not restored. If you’ve been in pain and experienced limited use of your shoulder for several months, it may be time to try manual manipulation therapy with a trained osteopath.
What is Osteopathy?
Standard medical interventions tend to treat problems symptomatically and in isolation, whereas osteopathy looks at the function of the body as a whole. Ultimately, the body is capable of healing itself—we see this all the time with minor sprains and strains. If a condition persists long after the body should be healed, this can be a sign that a body structure is out of alignment. We find that many disorders and injuries can often be treated and healed naturally when all the parts of the body are in proper alignment and expressing correctly.
One of the foundational therapies of osteopathy is manual manipulation of bones, joints and muscles. Once we understand your symptoms and the source of your pain, we will devise a unique treatment plan to address your dysfunction. Treatment may include muscle and joint manipulation, applied pressure, and a series of stretches. Most patients are instructed in a set of simple exercises and stretches to perform at home to encourage healing until your next treatment appointment.
Many patients turn to osteopathy when they have reached the limits of traditional medicine and are still suffering from pain and limited mobility. If you feel like your treatment has gone on for far too long, with too little to show for it, we encourage you to see if osteopathy may be an effective alternative.
I Don’t Have a Diagnosis, Does That Matter?
You don’t have to have a formal rotator cuff injury diagnosis from a medical doctor to benefit from osteopathic treatment for shoulder pain. Jenna Howe treats a number of painful conditions and can encourage your body to make the shift toward proper functioning.
Jenna has successfully treated patients suffering from conditions as diverse as sports injuries, TMJ disorder, migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Whatever the innate cause of your chronic shoulder pain, we can help you restore strength and function.
Book Your Shoulder Pain Treatment In Our Victoria BC Clinic Today
Don’t let shoulder pain slow you down. Contact Victoria BC osteopath Jenna Howe for manual manipulation therapy. Many insurers offer some coverage for osteopathic care, and you may finally find relief!
