Written by Dr. Chitra Rajendran on November 8, 2025
Shoulder pain can affect everything-from lifting your arm, to reaching behind your back, or even sleeping comfortably. Whether it started after an injury, from poor posture, or seemingly out of nowhere, chiropractic care can help you find lasting relief.
At Path to Wellness Clinic of Chiropractic in Fleming Island, FL, we specialize in helping patients from Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, and surrounding areas overcome shoulder pain naturally- without relying on pain medications or injections.
Understanding Shoulder Pain
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in your body, and also one of the most complex. That mobility makes it prone to irritation, inflammation, and injury. Common causes of shoulder pain include:
-Rotator cuff tendonitis or partial tears
-Shoulder impingement syndrome
-Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis)
-Calcific tendonitis
-Bursitis
-Postural strain or repetitive overuse
-Old sports or lifting injuries
Even small misalignments in the shoulder or upper spine can put pressure on surrounding muscles and nerves, creating pain and stiffness over time.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Shoulder Pain
At Path to Wellness Clinic of Chiropractic, we look beyond symptoms to correct the root cause. Shoulder pain is often linked to spinal misalignments, postural imbalances, or restricted motion in the shoulder joint itself.
Here’s how our approach helps:
Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments
We use precise, gentle adjustments to restore proper movement in the shoulder, collarbone, and upper spine.
When these joints move correctly, it reduces pressure on surrounding soft tissue and nerves — allowing the shoulder to heal and function better.
Most patients notice:
-Less pain and tightness
-Improved range of motion
-Better posture and shoulder alignment
IASTM (Graston Technique) for Shoulder Pain
This Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), often called the Graston Technique is a modern, evidence-based therapy that uses small stainless-steel tools to gently break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions in muscles and tendons.
For shoulder conditions like rotator cuff tendonitis, impingement, or calcific tendonitis, IASTM can:
-Reduce inflammation and adhesions
-Improve blood flow and healing
-Decrease stiffness and tightness
-Restore smooth shoulder motion
This technique is especially beneficial for athletes, desk workers, anyone with shoulder injuries, and anyone with chronic shoulder or neck tightness.
Rehabilitative Exercises and Stretches
After improving mobility through adjustments and IASTM, we teach you specific exercises and stretches to strengthen and stabilize the shoulder.
These may include:
-Pendulum exercises to gently improve range of motion
-Wall walks and resistance band movements to activate rotator cuff muscles
-Postural stretches for the chest, upper back, and neck
-Scapular retraction exercises to prevent recurring shoulder issues
Our goal is to help your shoulder stay strong, balanced, and pain-free long-term.
Why Choose Path to Wellness Clinic of Chiropractic?
At Path to Wellness Clinic of Chiropractic, we combine modern chiropractic techniques, gentle muscle therapy, and customized rehab exercises to help our patients recover faster and move better.
Dr. Chitra takes a whole body approach, assessing posture, joint motion, and muscle balance to provide care that’s specific to you.
We proudly serve patients from:
Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, and Middleburg, FL
If you’re struggling with shoulder pain, rotator cuff irritation, or postural tension, don’t wait for it to get worse.
Let us help you restore motion, strength, and comfort naturally.
Call us at 904-644-8100
Visit www.ptwclinic.com to learn more