Neck and Shoulder Pain Treatment in Porter Ranch & Northridge, CA
Shoulder Pain Treatment in Porter Ranch & Northridge, CA
Gentle, Personalized Chiropractic & Rehabilitative Care for Shoulder Pain
Presented by
Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh, DC
Soft Touch Chiropractic – Porter Ranch / Northridge, California
Shoulder pain can make simple activities—sleeping, driving, reaching overhead, exercising, or putting on a shirt—surprisingly difficult.
The important question is not only:
“Where does it hurt?”
It is also:
“What is contributing to the shoulder pain?”
At Soft Touch Chiropractic, we take an individualized approach to shoulder pain by evaluating the shoulder along with the surrounding muscles, joints, posture, neck, and upper back.
Common Causes of Shoulder PainShoulder pain may be associated with:
- Rotator cuff irritation or tendinopathy
- Muscle strain or muscle imbalance
- Joint stiffness
- Poor posture
- Repetitive work or sports
- Shoulder or AC joint injury
- Arthritis
- Previous trauma
- Neck-related or referred pain
- Car accident injuries
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' rotator cuff guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for evaluating and managing rotator cuff injuries.
The Shoulder Does Not Work AloneYour shoulder is part of a larger movement system.
The shoulder joint, shoulder blade, upper back, neck, muscles, tendons, and posture work together whenever you reach, lift, push, or pull.
This is why treatment should not automatically focus only on the spot where you feel pain.
Research published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reviewed conservative, nonsurgical approaches for common shoulder conditions and found evidence supporting several conservative interventions, although the strength of evidence varies by condition.
Exercise & Shoulder RehabilitationFor many common shoulder problems, appropriately selected exercise is an important part of conservative treatment.
A 2025 clinical practice guideline for rotator cuff tendinopathy recommends an active rehabilitation exercise program as an initial treatment and notes that manual therapy may sometimes be added to help reduce short-term pain.
You can also explore our simple shoulder stretches and exercises for general educational guidance.
Exercises should be individualized when pain is significant, persistent, or associated with weakness or injury.
Can Manual Therapy Help Shoulder Pain?Manual treatment may include joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, stretching, and—when clinically appropriate—manipulation.
A systematic review of nondrug and nonsurgical shoulder treatments found low- to moderate-quality evidence supporting manual therapies for several shoulder conditions.
However, the evidence should not be overstated. Earlier research specifically examining chiropractic manipulation for shoulder pain concluded that the evidence was limited and that better clinical trials were needed.
For this reason, at Soft Touch Chiropractic we do not rely on one technique for every patient.
Our Individualized ApproachDepending on your examination and condition, care may incorporate:
- Gentle chiropractic techniques
- Shoulder joint mobilization
- Soft-tissue therapy
- Muscle stretching
- Therapeutic exercises
- Postural rehabilitation
- Cervical and upper-back evaluation
- Home-care recommendations
Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident?
A motor vehicle collision can affect much more than the neck and lower back.
Sudden forces may also involve the shoulder, shoulder blade, muscles, ligaments, and surrounding joints.
If your shoulder pain began after an automobile collision, learn more about our approach to car accident injuries.
When Shoulder Pain Needs Medical AttentionSome shoulder symptoms require prompt medical evaluation.
Seek appropriate medical care for severe trauma, obvious deformity, sudden inability to move the arm, significant weakness, unexplained swelling, fever, chest pain, breathing difficulty, or progressive numbness or neurological symptoms.
Conservative chiropractic care is not appropriate for every shoulder condition, and referral for imaging, orthopedic evaluation, or other medical care may sometimes be necessary.
Looking for Shoulder Pain Treatment in Porter Ranch or Northridge?
If you are searching for a chiropractor near me, shoulder pain treatment in Porter Ranch, or shoulder pain care in Northridge, CA, consider having the entire shoulder and surrounding musculoskeletal system evaluated rather than simply treating the painful area.
At Soft Touch Chiropractic, our goal is to identify contributing mechanical and functional problems and develop an individualized conservative care plan when chiropractic and rehabilitative care are appropriate.
Schedule Your Shoulder EvaluationSoft Touch Chiropractic
Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh, DC
Porter Ranch / Northridge, California
Call: 818-831-0100
Contact Soft Touch Chiropractic to schedule an appointment
Don’t just ask where your shoulder hurts—find out what may be contributing to the problem.
This page is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical diagnosis or treatment.
