Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Treatment Oakville
Shoulder Pain Anatomy
What Causes Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain can be caused by many factors, such as tight shoulder muscles, inflamed bursae (fluid-filled sacs), tendinitis, tendinosis, tears, and more. Our chiropractic and physiotherapy shoulder experts say these injuries are often responsible for the pain and restricted motion you may experience when reaching for things or even brushing your hair. Another less-known cause of shoulder pain can be excessive sleeping on one shoulder without proper sleep positioning, so be mindful of your posture before going to bed.
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Shoulder Pain Treatment Oakville
Dr. Steve and his team of chiropractic and physiotherapy experts have been helping the Oakville community with shoulder injuries for nearly 20 years. Whether your injury is the result of poor sleep posture or a slip and fall, our shoulder specialists will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs. With over 40 years of combined expertise and evidence-based treatment protocols, we ensure the highest quality of care for your shoulder injury.
What Our Patients Are saying
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My husband and I have been attending the Nottinghill Family Wellness Centre for almost a year now, and we are so pleased. Dr. Jenn is consistently professional, caring and helpful to both of us for our physio well-being. She is a brightness to our day every time we visit. The... read more
Elle S
February 13, 2025Dr. Jenn and staff were amazing! Feeling a lot better these days.
Cody Craig
July 7, 2024Dr.Jenn is a very caring and skilled chiropractor. She has a gentle yet highly effective touch. I have been to her for two separate issues and both have resolved nicely. I would highly recommend her to anyone. The clinic staff are very friendly and helpful as well.
Sandra Chiang
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Dr. Jenn is terrific and has helped me so much over the years. She is very progressive and uses many different methods (technology, acupuncture, tools) to go beyond traditional chiropractic and resolve issues (acute and chronic). I also like how her office direct bills my insurance for me. Highly recommend!
Dr. Alison MacDougall
November 7, 2024I’ve been going to Steve and his team for chiropractic care for several years, and they have helped me tremendously. Despite living in downtown Toronto, I make the trip out to Oakville because the quality of care is truly worth it. Steve takes a holistic approach, looking at the... read more
Aman Bahl
November 7, 2024Steve and his team are absolutely amazing. Very efficient. Absolutely knowledgeable and corrected my issue Very quickly. Steve and team are so friendly and such positive high energy in the office. Love seeing everyone 💕
Linda Paul
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Really great service! Dr. Steven is very humorous and treats all your issues. The staffs are all super friendly and will check up on your health regularly. Overall very enjoyable experience.
Crystal Zhao
February 13, 2025Dr. Steve is the coolest guy ever. He was so kind and communicative to me. My first experience ever going to a chiropractor and I was very nervous because physical contact makes me anxious. He talked me through everything, asked permission before every position and checked in on my comfort... read more
Katie Chris
February 6, 2025very well organized!!! Dr.very professional highly reccomended!!!
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Rotator Cuff Treatment Oakville
Dr. Steve and his physiotherapy team have developed a specialized shoulder injury treatment protocol, backed by decades of experience and scientific research, to help patients heal more quickly and effectively.
5 Steps To Treat Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries:
1. Interferential Current (IFC):
This electric stimulation device uses suction to target your muscles, activating and deactivating them to promote healing. While you may feel your muscles shift or “jump” due to the stimulation, the main benefit is the increased blood flow to the affected area, accelerating the healing process.
Based on your specific diagnosis, the suction cups will be strategically placed around your shoulder and pectoral region, with moist heat applied to enhance circulation to the damaged tissues. The rotator cuff muscles, known for their notoriously low blood flow, respond particularly well to this combination of IFC and heat therapy, helping to stimulate recovery and reduce pain.
2. Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave is a pneumatic “gun” that breaks apart scar tissue and muscle swelling. This part of treatment may be a little more painful but only lasts 2-3 minutes, and is worth ever second. Shockwave is scientifically proven to be the gold standard for treating rotator cuff injuries.
Both our physiotherapists and our chiropractors use shockwave for shoulder pain treatments.
Patients tend to love the pain because it gets deeper than any massage and breaks apart tight and painful areas, allowing you to almost immediately feel loose. Most patients will take the intensity between 0.8BAR and 3.0BAR at a frequency of 15 hits a second for a total of 1200 hits.
3. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
This also known in out clinic as “scraping”. Scraping is done by one of the many tools we have where our physiotherapists and chiropractors will “scrape” the affected areas of the shoulder to help breakdown scar tissue and inflammation.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy will promote further healing and range of motion. This treatment may not feel the best, but like the Shockwave it is also immediate satisfaction. We do recommend patients ice after each shoulder therapy treatment to minimize swelling.
4. Spinal manipulation:
Also known as an adjustment, this treatment is performed exclusively by our chiropractors. The procedure involves a controlled release of your joints, often accompanied by a cracking or popping sound. This release helps to relax the muscles surrounding the joint, reduce pressure, and alleviate pain and tightness.
In most cases, patients experience tightness or restriction in the middle back, or thoracic spine, which requires adjustment. In some instances, shoulder pain may be caused by a rib that has shifted out of place (rib subluxation), and the chiropractor will adjust the rib back into its proper position.
5. Acupuncture Treatment
Dr. Steve does not perform acupuncture, and at our Oakville clinic, acupuncture is exclusively provided by Dr. Jenn. During an acupuncture session, a tiny needle is gently inserted into the skin at the site of the affected muscles.
The needle typically remains in place for about 12 minutes, helping to loosen the muscle and promote improved blood flow to the area. The best part is, you won’t even feel the needle! If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, Dr. Jenn can help you find relief with acupuncture at our chiropractic clinic.
4 Steps To Help Your Shoulder Heal Faster!
- Stop doing what’s causing the pain. Whether it is sleeping with your arm above your head, pulling luggage or pouring coffee.
- Ice….Ice the shoulder every day after work or any type of physical activity.
- Get in for treatment. Before you start any stretching or the rotator cuff exercises listed below, get in for treatment. Our Oakville Chiropractors think there is no reason for you to start stretching or strengthening your rotator cuff injury when it’s not working correctly. Let’s heal the shoulder first, get it moving better, then begin to strengthen it when its function is closer to perfect. Most patients will feel better after their first visit and be substantially improved by visit 7 to 10.
- Get in for treatment asap!
Rotator Cuff At-Home Exercises
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Are you experiencing shoulder pain or discomfort? If you would like to seek professional help for your rotator cuff injury please contact our chiropractic clinic directly at 905-827-4197
Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Treatment FAQS
- What is the treatment for rotator cuff injuries?
- Can I still work out with a rotator cuff injury?
- Do I need surgery for my rotator cuff injury?
- When should I see my medical doctor for rotator cuff injury?
- How do I know I have a rotator cuff injury and not a tear?
- What exercises should I do for rotator cuff injury?
- Does shockwave hurt my rotator cuff injury?
- Can I heat or Ice my rotator cuff injury?
- How long does it take my rotator cuff injury to heal?
- Why does my rotator cuff injury hurt when I sleep?
The best treatment for rotator cuff injures are ART and Shockwave Therapy!
Yes, depending on how bad it is. Do not do any activities that increase your pain!
In most cases no. With passive treatment rotator cuff injuries get better without surgery.
See you medical doctor if treatment isn’t working. They can send you for an MRI or ultrasound.
You can not really tell. Even shoulders that are a 10 out of 10 for pain and can not move might not have a tear. You need to get an MRI or ultrasound to confirm a tear.
Once you figure out the cause of the shoulder injury you can start with scapular stability exercises or rotator cuff protocol.
Shockwave is the gold standard for treating shoulder injuries. Treatment of the shoulder with shockwave will be uncomfortable but not painful. The rotator cuff muscles have limited blood flow and shockwave causes new blood vessels to form and healing to begin.
Always ice a shoulder or rotator cuff injury!
Shoulder injuries can take between 2 weeks to 2 months to heal. The sooner you get in for treatment the more likely you will heal faster!
Because your arm is above your head. Try not to sleep with your arm up, this causes an impingement of the supraspinatus muscles. Try sleeping with your arm down or below your head. Sleeping posture is very important to healing shoulders!