Shoulder Pain Treatment in Lubbock, TX

Shoulder Pain Treatment in Lubbock, TX

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body — and that mobility comes at the cost of stability. This trade-off makes the shoulder highly susceptible to injury, impingement, and degenerative problems. At Back 2 Health Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX, Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. provides comprehensive evaluation and conservative treatment for a wide range of shoulder conditions, helping patients regain pain-free, full-range movement.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can arise from structures within the shoulder joint itself or from problems elsewhere in the kinetic chain — particularly the cervical spine and upper thoracic spine. Dr. Chavez evaluates both the shoulder and the relevant spinal regions in every shoulder pain patient.

Shoulder joint conditions:

• Rotator cuff injuries — tears, strains, or tendinopathy of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, or subscapularis muscles
• Shoulder impingement syndrome — compression of the rotator cuff tendons or bursa under the acromion with arm elevation
• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) — progressive stiffening and loss of range of motion in the glenohumeral joint
• AC joint injuries — sprains or separations of the acromioclavicular joint from falls or direct impact
• Bicep tendinitis — inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon

Cervical spine contributions:

• Cervical radiculopathy — nerve root compression in the neck at C5 or C6 commonly produces pain that radiates into the shoulder and upper arm
• Upper trapezius trigger points — muscle knots in the neck and upper back that refer pain into the shoulder

How We Treat Shoulder Pain

Dr. Chavez’s approach to shoulder pain addresses both the shoulder joint and any contributing cervical or thoracic spine dysfunction:

Chiropractic Adjustments

Shoulder joint mobilization and manipulation restore normal glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular joint mechanics. Cervical and thoracic adjustments address spinal contributions to shoulder dysfunction and pain.

Soft Tissue Therapies

• Massage therapy — releasing the rotator cuff muscles, upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis muscles
• Dry needling — precise targeting of trigger points in the rotator cuff and periscapular muscles
• Gua Sha / IASTM — for rotator cuff tendinopathy and fascial restrictions limiting shoulder motion
• Fire cupping — improving circulation in chronically restricted shoulder tissue

Rehabilitation Exercises

Rotator cuff strengthening, scapular stabilization, and postural correction exercises are prescribed to restore functional strength and prevent recurrence. The goal is not just pain relief but full functional restoration — the ability to reach overhead, sleep comfortably, and perform all the activities you enjoy.

Shoulder Pain and the Cervical Spine

If your shoulder pain is accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arm or hand, cervical nerve root compression may be the primary driver. Dr. Chavez performs a systematic neurological examination to differentiate true shoulder pathology from referred pain of cervical origin — a distinction that fundamentally changes the treatment approach.

Schedule Shoulder Pain Treatment in Lubbock, TX

Shoulder pain should not prevent you from living fully. Call Back 2 Health Chiropractic at (806) 425-5973 or request your appointment online today. Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. will thoroughly evaluate your shoulder and develop a personalized plan to get you out of pain and back to full function.