Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Pain in Nevada City & Grass Valley, CA

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and, as a result, is subject to a wide range of injuries and conditions — including rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, impingement, and arthritis. Shoulder problems that go unchecked can lead to lifelong, debilitating issues.

The nerves that control the shoulder originate in the spine. If the vertebrae around the neck and upper back are compressed or injured, the nerves that go to the shoulder will be irritated and cause pain. Even a minor spinal misalignment can interrupt communication between the nerves and the shoulder — so what appears as shoulder pain may actually be referred pain from the spinal column.