Arlington VA Acupuncture for Shoulder Problems

The human shoulder is a remarkable joint indeed. It can rotate in all directions, carry a considerable weight load, and allow you to do everything from playing tennis to conducting an orchestra. Unfortunately, this joint is also surprisingly delicate when the wrong forces are applied to it, and pain or stiffness from an injury or degenerative condition can render you unable to work, play or even get a decent night's sleep. Fortunately, natural therapies such as Arlington VA acupuncture can help you overcome your discomfort while healing more quickly and efficiently.

Why is acupuncture effective against shoulder pain? To understand that, we must first understand what causes shoulder pain. In many cases, some form of soft tissue strain or damage is involved. Tendinitis, for instance, is an inflammation of the tendons that enable the shoulder to move, while bursitis is a painful inflammation of the bursa, the sacs that protect bones and muscles against friction. Arthritis can create chronic pain in any joint, including the shoulder.

Acupuncture, the application of tiny needles at specific nerve junctions on the body, stimulates healing by reducing inflammation and enhancing circulation. This not helps relieve pain in your shoulder, but it also aids in the healing of damaged tissues, helping you recover from a sports injury or personal injury.

In other cases of shoulder pain, one of the nerves that feeds sensation signals from the spinal column to the shoulder may be impinged at some point -- even near the spine itself -- causing pain to flood the shoulder joint. Acupuncture can help to normalize nerve signaling in the area while also prompting the release natural painkillers called endorphins, making a highly effective alternative to prescription pain relievers.

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Our team at Jacobs Chiropractic offers acupuncture among our other healing modalities, so we encourage you to contact us and learn more about it. If you have tried other pain management methods for your shoulder pain with little to no relief, then acupuncture may be a good solution for you.

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