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Can massage heal shoulder joint pain?

I have shoulder pain and want to fix it. Can massage heal shoulder joint pain?

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Massage, even self massage can help. In particular, using a ball to to focus force on Pectoralis minor, working on an outside corner and rolling the ball between the shoulder and the wall can help get the resting position of the shoulder back works well. Search Youtube for Coach E, who has an excellent video on this. The other very helpful move is to back up to a wall or door, putting your butt, shoulders,and elbows against the wall. With the forearms vertical and wrists as close to the wall as you can. Then raise and lower the arms. There are often issues with the neck which contribute to shoulder dysfunction. That's where a DC comes in.
People reference their shoulder as the muscles of the neck and upper back. (mainly trapezius muscles). Massage is usually beneficial for this type of pain. If the shoulder proper is the cause a more specific diagnosis should be made prior to massage is delivered. Get a proper diagnosis with a licensed provider first and then youll see which treatments are appropriate.
Shoulder pain is not fun, with that said the massage might make you feel better for a day or two. It won't fix it. Please find a chiropractor to help you with this problem so it can be resolved permanently.
The answer to the question, can you massage shoulder pain away? Well that depends if it is muscular problem or an articular problem. In order to decipher that question, you need to come in and get a physical examination by a doctor. That would be me a complete medical exam chiropractic physical in order to assess your problem. You may need X-rays to look at the AC joint of the shoulder or the shoulder entirely to come to that conclusion of the proper protocol and care of the treatment of the shoulder.
It can if the muscles are tight pulling on the joint.