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Reserve your FREE Joint Pain Range of Motion Assessment & Seat at our Educational Seminar with our Medical Team. Learn how advanced treatments, like Regenerative Medicine, can help relieve or reverse your Knee, Hip, Neck, Shoulder, Back & Other Joint Pain!
Seminar participants will receive one free range of motion assessment on the joint that is the primary area of concern. Additional range of motion testing may be conducted at future appointments if you become a patient. Limit one assessment on one joint per patient.
Shoulder Pain Treatment in Richmond
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and it allows you to move your shoulder forward and backward and your arm up, down, sideways, and around in a circle. A shallow ball in socket joint, the shoulder is made up of the humerus, clavicle, shoulder blade, and the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is made up of four tendons that connect the muscles in your shoulder joint to bone. A torn rotator cuff is a common shoulder injury that can lead to chronic inflammation and pain. Additionally, disorders such as arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, bone spurs, pinched nerves, and/or overuse can also lead to chronic inflammation. Inflammation causes the degeneration and deterioration of healthy tissues and tendons which is the main cause of chronic shoulder pain. When the tissues of the shoulder become severely degenerated, it can lead to loss of motion of the arm and shoulder. Doctors typically suggest cortisone shots, pain medication, or surgery to manage chronic shoulder pain. Unfortunately, these treatments do not have very positive outcomes. Even patients who receive surgery to repair rotator cuff tears often experience ongoing chronic pain.
At Chronic Care of Richmond our doctors in Richmond practice an alternative, naturopathic based, non-invasive and drug free therapy for chronic shoulder pain. Utilizing chronic pain treatment, our therapy allows the body to perform its natural healing processes. Our procedure addresses both the chronic pain and tissue degeneration that our patients experience.
Chronic Shoulder Pain Symptoms and Causes
Some of the conditions that can cause chronic shoulder pain include:
Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions bones and soft tissues in joints. Bursitis is the swelling or inflammation of a bursa. The condition can occur due to repetitive movements, overuse, or injury from a fall. It commonly affects people who do manual labor, such as carpentry or gardening. Bursitis most often occurs in the shoulder and may develop in the elbow and hip. It sometimes develops when arthritis affects the joint.
Tendonitis
Tendons connect muscle to bone. Inflammation of a tendon (tendonitis) can be caused by injury or overuse; it also can occur with rheumatoid arthritis and other types of arthritis, diabetes, gout, thyroid disease, or other conditions that cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Tendinitis most often occurs at the front of the shoulder (subacromial bursitis).
Inflammation of the joints is referred to as arthritis. Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect the shoulder. Degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis result from wear and tear over time. The body attacks its own cells in rheumatoid arthritis, causing inflammation and joint damage.
Rotator cuff tendonitis and tear
The rotator cuff comprises four tendons that surround the shoulder joint and help to hold it together while lifting and rotating your arm. Tendonitis occurs when these tendons become inflamed, usually due to repetitive stress or strain on the joint. A rotator cuff tear occurs when one or more tendons in the rotator cuff become torn, usually due to falling on an outstretched arm or repeatedly lifting heavy weights overhead.
Chronic Care of Richmond Shoulder Treatment Program
If you are experiencing chronic shoulder pain in Richmond, chronic pain therapy may be a beneficial alternative to traditional shoulder pain clinic models. This innovative therapy can address shoulder pain that occurs constantly, intermittently, or only during activity. At Chronic Care of Richmond, our patients can be in and out in as little as 30 minutes. Our non-invasive procedure requires no recovery time and is relatively painless. Patients see both immediate and continued results. Our therapy works with your body to support its natural ability to heal itself overtime. Unlike invasive surgeries or painful cortisone shots that actually hinder healing, our treatment utilizes what is naturally found in every body. By utilizing them in our chronic pain therapy, we are simply helping your body do what it already does best. Contact us today if you believe that chronic pain therapy may benefit you or a loved one.
Depending on the nature of your shoulder pain, traditional treatments may include one or more of the following treatments:
- Ice therapy to reduce swelling and inflammation
- Heat pad applied to shoulder
- NSAIDs for pain relief and reduced inflammation
- Epsom salt bath
- Stretching within the limits of your pain and postural awareness
Effective treatment for shoulder pain may require taking a break from activities that are causing shoulder pain. Chronic Care of Richmond shoulder treatment programs are designed to keep your shoulder moving without causing further damage to muscles, tendons, and bones in order while preventing frozen shoulder.
Whether you’re distracted from work responsibilities due to shoulder pain or held back from your favorite pastime, resolving chronic pain issues with pain is crucial for living a happy and healthy lifestyle.
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As chronic pain specialists, we provide proven alternative treatment options. Our goal is to help you avoid unnecessary surgery and medications.
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Our non-narcotic, non-invasive procedures treat our patient's root cause, and require little to no downtime.
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We specialize in safe, effective treatments that help patients heal naturally without worry of side effects or long recovery.
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All of our treatment programs offer the potential for long-term, lasting results for multiple chronic conditions.
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The staff at Chronic Care of Richmond are friendly and provided me with excellent customer service which enabled me to feel relaxed about my hip issues. I would highly recommend anyone who is experiencing joint pain to consider attending a seminar about Chronic Care of Richmond.— Teresa Bettino
Posted June 5th 2023
About 2 months ago my knee twisted getting out of the tub. It didn't seem like much at first, but it became more and more painful. That's when I saw information about the Chronic Pain clinic where they said they could help stop joint pain without medication or surgery. That sounded like something I would like to try...— Mary Shakespeare
Posted May 29th 2023
I had my first visit at Chronic Care of Richmond and was extremely pleased with everyone I worked with … from Checkin to Dr. Snyder… all very professional!— Lena Scott
Posted April 26th 2023
I had a great experience at my doctor's office. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and they made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The office was clean and well-maintained, which added to my sense of comfort and safety. My doctor provided personalized care that addressed all of my concerns, and...— Maritza Jourdain
Posted April 11th 2023
Very personable, educated and sweet people. They really take an interest in you as a person to see what's best for you and give you options based on your condition which I greatly appreciate.— Anissa Harris
Posted April 3rd 2023
I have been a patient for many years and I am quite satisfied with this medical office.— Edwina Richmond
Posted March 30th 2023
5- Courteous 5- Professional 5- Knowledgeable 5- Informative 5- Sanitary * COVID- health & safety precautions in place Thank you LA LA & LETITIA 💃🏽— La La Santanna
Posted March 28th 2023
Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff and doctor. Very well organized, and they explain everything in detail. I look forward to starting the treatment.— Zrinka Orr
Posted March 17th 2023
Extremely informative presentation. I learned so much and appreciate the time they spent explaining the program to me.— Reid Sowder
Posted March 15th 2023
Excellent customer Service Was seen right away. Staff was friendly and attentive.— Patricia McClain
Posted February 10th 2023
Very personable and good communicators … looking forward to the next step— Mark Teachey
Posted February 3rd 2023
Excellent program that actually works. The counselors are supportive and full of information. 10 out of 10— Natalie Goulet
Posted January 31st 2023
I had been having chest pain for over a year, I had been to multiple doctors/chiropractors, multiple specialists and had gotten no help or progress. My neighbor recommended chronic care of Richmond and I figured why not. Doctor Snyder did not disappoint. He instantly recognized the root of the problem and started worki...— Jonathan Hartman
Posted January 21st 2023
Everyone at Chronic Care is very friendly and eager to help in any way they can. We come all the way from Florida to see Dr Snyder. His knowledge and expertise are not to be matched. We are so thankful for Chronic Care!!— Teresa Hogge
Posted December 25th 2021
Staff was professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the testing that would take place and my concerns. They didn't rush me through the process. It appeared they were interested in minimizing my complaints.— Linda McClenic
Posted January 6th 2023
Excellent and knowledgable team! I had regenerative medicine including PRP (platelet rich plasma) in both knees in November of 2020. I learned about this procedure through my work with the Snyders. I had the opportunity to attend multiple seminars and meet several of his other patients. I have had knee problems since t...— Trish Gibbs
Posted January 20th 2020