Swimmer's Shoulder

As you swim, you're repeatedly moving your shoulder and often over your head, which can result in discomfort. At Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark, DE, we offer treatments for various injuries, including swimmer’s shoulder, to reduce your pain and help you return to the sport you love. Before you visit us, learn more about swimmer’s shoulder below!

Understanding Swimmer’s Shoulder

Swimmer’s shoulder is a term that defines a variety of shoulder injuries that may arise from swimming and cause pain, such as shoulder impingement or a rotator cuff tear. If you are experiencing any discomfort in your shoulder, we recommend visiting our chiropractor to receive treatment and prevent further comlications.

Diagnosing Swimmer’s Shoulder

Before our chiropractor can create a treatment plan for you, we will perform a thorough evaluation. We will ask you questions about the pain, its intensity and severity, and activities that make it worse. Our characters will also ask you to demonstrate your range of motion. Sometimes, this may be enough information to make a diagnosis. However, in some cases, we may request imaging to confirm a diagnosis and eliminate certain causes.

Your Treatment Plan

After the diagnostic process, our chiropractors will develop an individualized treatment plan to help you heal. Your treatment may include exercise therapy, which involves gentle stretches for the soft tissue in your shoulder. The exercises will gradually increase in difficulty, however, your range of motion, flexion, strength, and shoulder function will improve. Lifestyle advice may also be part of your treatment plan, since it can be bemeficial in reducing pain and help you recover faster.

Diamond State Chiropractic is a search result for "chiropractor near you" and "chiropractor near me." And we can assist you with sports injury treatment for shoulder pain from swimming. We might even be able to improve your performance in the process!

Contact us for an Appointment Today!

If you are experiencing shoulder pain due to swimming, contact Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark, DE, at (302) 892-9355 today. We are happy to tell you about the treatments that we provide and set you up with an appointment. When you need a chiropractor near me, our team looks forward to helping you!