“I hurt my shoulder at the beginning of last year and found out I had calcific tendonitis. I had a lot of pain and restricted movement and couldn’t do most CrossFit workouts.
Tangelo did a great job diagnosing and explaining the problem. They worked out where exactly my movement was restricted and what we needed to work on.
They were great at providing exercises that both rehabbed my shoulder and corrected my movement.
Now I’m pain-free and have much better mobility. I’ve been able to do all the exercises that would be painful before. I’m so glad I found this place!”
— MARK Z.
At Tangelo, we don’t just focus on the obvious symptom. We also look for passive and active movement breakdowns and weaknesses in your mid-back, arms, and core to see what’s contributing to the condition. We’ll take you through an extensive assessment to look at your body mechanics and make sure that you stay out of pain once you get out of pain.
From your assessment, we’ll create a customized plan for you that involves a blend of advanced, manual therapy and progressive, functional rehabilitation.
If you are in Seattle or Portland and experiencing shoulder pain due to sciatica, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, or any other reason, book an appointment on our website today to get treatment from the best chiropractors in Seattle and Portland!
Shoulder pain is a common condition we treat at Tangelo. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and is designed to substitute stability for mobility. Therefore, it’s crucial that proper shoulder position and strength are maintained in all ranges of motion. Without it, pain can develop in and around the joint, leading to weakness, limited use, and re-injury.
Our Seattle and Portland Chiropractors see several patients daily due to shoulder-related pain and injuries. We have a variety of solutions that safely and effectively find the impairment in the body and manage the pain and discomfort it initiates.
Shoulder pain comes in many forms: sharp, dull, debilitating, radiating; you don’t have to suffer through it. Our Chiropractors and rehab professionals are dedicated to your swift recovery.
Some of the reasons you may be experiencing shoulder pain include:
Shoulder pain is often due to an injury to the shoulder itself; however, the shoulder can also pay the price when other areas of the body are injured. These other injuries may strain the shoulder joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves.
When the cervical spine (the part of the spine found in the neck) or upper back are experiencing an injury, your shoulder(s) may encounter risk as well. This is why our Tangelo team finds the precise source of your symptoms and manages the problem at the core.
During your initial visit with our specialists and doctors, we will determine where your pain is coming from and why.
Some common shoulder injuries treated in our chiropractic clinic include:
After determining your injury, a plan will be devised with your individual health needs and goals considered, as well as your ability and comfort level. We know you have a quality of life you want to maintain, and we’re eager to get you back to it as quickly, naturally, and safely as possible.
Utilizing our vast arsenal of holistic, intentional, trusted chiropractic solutions, we can start a healing and recovery process that never undermines your health but contributes to its foundation.
Our techniques are proven and evidence-based and will effectively treat your symptoms.
Patients who visit our Portland and Seattle chiropractic offices are commonly experiencing one or more of the following shoulder issues:
We’re here to tell you; this can stop. Let’s get your life back, starting today. Book an appointment now.
Our clientele ranges in age, ability, and activity, which means our team is qualified and capable of meeting your health standards and needs. We know how to design a wellness program that provides the ultimate results in the shortest amount of time.
Whether you’re looking for pain management, want to improve your comfort level at the office, need help in preparing for a sporting event, want to proactively care for your body, or anything in between, we offer the unique support and solutions you want.
Our hands-on approach to your care will reduce stress on areas that are causing pain in the shoulder. Controlled, high velocity, low amplitude thrusts are applied to the affected joint, offering function, performance, and comfort.
This is a commonly used solution to shoulder pain; using specifically created handheld chiropractic tools, we can break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions found in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The patient will gain flexibility, range of motion, and comfort.
Our doctors are certified in ART and use proven methods that non-invasively treat shoulder sprains and strains, as well as other musculoskeletal issues. Managing the soft tissues and nerves restores natural movement and balance.
This tape is used to support injured areas of the body, giving the area time to relax and heal as it provides blood and oxygen circulation. Allowing the shoulder to rest from its normal, everyday pressures and movements, the patient will experience a quicker recovery.
To benefit patients in their health plan, we provide directed and supervised exercises and stretches, as well as take-home activities to do on your own. We’ve seen firsthand how combining chiropractic care, and rehab therapies can strengthen the body and promote a quicker recovery. Our rehabilitation measures are geared to contribute to longevity and overall well-being.
Cups are used to suction the skin of the affected areas, which increases blood and oxygen flow throughout the body. The patients will achieve mobility and feel less pain, often immediately after the service.
To aid us in our endeavor to find you the best, safest, and fastest care plan, we use the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). This assessment tests the patient’s movement patterns and helps our team determine the optimum approach to the patient’s unique chiropractic and rehabilitation plan.
Shoulder injuries can take a massive toll on your work, physical activity, social life, concentration, ability to sleep, and so much more. When in pain, your body is telling you it needs help, so listen to it because this body will serve you for decades.
Our team will give you the gentle, effective, natural care your body yearns for. Without the use of prescriptions that tend to mask pain, we rely on true healing to ensure a safe body. When the body is in discomfort, your emotional and mental well-being can take a turn for the worse, too. We want to get you running as you should, highly functioning, highly performing, and highly productive.
Let our doctors and rehab professionals find the root of your symptoms and provide you with life-changing solutions. With our proactive insight and advice, you’ll leave our office with the tools to adequately support yourself for years to come.
Don’t let your shoulder pain get any worse; your life is waiting. Call us today.
We’ve helped hundreds of patients get concise treatment for their unique needs. Find out more about what our patients have to say about working with us and achieving a fully functioning shoulder.
“I’ve been living with shoulder pain for probably about 10 years, going from tolerable to annoying to waking me up multiple times in the middle of the night. Within two weeks of regular visits to Tangelo, I slept through the night pain-free for the first time in a very long time. Dr. Mike was so great at listening to my concerns, explaining to me what was going on, and making sure I felt confident in the Tangelo approach and possibility of living pain-free. Robb and Garrett have both been so helpful in getting me stronger and equipping me with modifications and mobility exercises. Best of all, everyone, there has been friendly and hilarious. PT isn’t something I ever imagined looking forward to but I genuinely love coming in to Tangelo and working with these folks.
Bottom line: if you have any sort of pain, stiffness, or general discomfort, this is your place. It was easy to set up appointments, easy to bill my insurance, and easy to FEEL BETTER. What more could you ask for? “– Antjelina E.
“I started going to Tangelo for neck and shoulder pain and I cannot say enough good things about this place. Dr. Aaron did ~30 mins of deep tissue work every visit that got right to the source of the pain and I could feel things releasing from day 1. After some adjustments with him, I’d move to the therapy floor with Sean who was always prepared knowing about my pains and situation (I love that it’s evident this group communicates about each patient’s personal needs). He’d have 3-5 exercises to target where I needed strength to counter the pain, and they were all easy enough that I could easily embrace continuing them at home. This was the KEY! Because of their dedication to keeping it simple I was able to get into a routine for myself and am happy to say I’ve been pain free for several weeks now. I love that this group considers the whole picture with massage (tissue work), adjustments, AND physical therapy. Other chiropractors I’ve seen only do the adjustments. Other physical therapists never get in there and dig out the pain. Having a multi-prong approach is what made all the difference!” – Melissa L.
“The team at Tangelo are not only life savers, they are your biggest cheerleaders and become great friends.
I was experiencing shoulder tightness that was causing numbness in a couple of my fingers. I had gone to see a traditional chiropractor for a few sessions but my condition wasn’t improving. The traditional ‘bone’ adjustments weren’t loosening up my tight shoulder muscles.
I then found out about Tangelo and the rest is history. Dr. Krysann was able to mix both traditional chiro adjustments with a lot of soft tissue work to loosen up my shoulders. The soft tissue work included manual and mechanical massage, cupping, and taping. She and the rehab team also taught me numerous stretches and posture reset exercises that I do at home to keep stretched and help loosen my shoulders. I now find myself resetting my poor posture multiple times a day while I work in front of my computer.
Beyond helping me with my shoulder, the team is also helping me stretch my extremely tight hip flexors. I’ve never been able to sit Indian-style, even as a kid in elementary school for story time, and experience pain anytime I run more than 6 miles. I’m excited to see how my running improves after keeping up with the hip flexor stretches the Tangelo team has taught me.
Not only is Tangelogreat for fixing ailments, the atmosphere truly sets it apart. You walk in and everyone greets you with a big smile. You truly feel like you have a team watching your back, working in harmony to get you to your best performance. They created an atmosphere that makes you want to stay and just hang out vs. a cold doctor’s office.
Definitely come check out the team at Kinetic if you’re looking to be inspired to be your best physical self.” – David P.