Shoulder Pain or Frozen Shoulder
If , stiffness, or loss of motion is interfering with your sleep, work, or daily activities, you deserve more than pain pills or a “wait it out” approach. Our chiropractor and functional medicine doctor in Grand Rapids, MI, delivers a root-cause strategy for shoulder pain that goes far beyond temporary symptom relief.
With over 28 years of experience, Dr. John Owings blends advanced diagnostics, neurological evaluation, and functional medicine principles to help patients restore shoulder mobility—often without drugs or surgery.
Our Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder Program
Our shoulder pain treatment combines targeted therapies, customized nutrition and metabolic support, neuromuscular correction, and advanced joint therapies designed to restore movement and reduce inflammation. This is not a temporary fix. It’s a comprehensive plan built to improve shoulder mechanics, decrease pain, and help you regain strength and flexibility.
Benefits of Shoulder Pain Treatment
Our shoulder program helps patients experience meaningful improvements through:
- Reduced shoulder pain and inflammation
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Decreased stiffness and joint restriction
- Improved sleep and comfort at night
- Restored ability to lift, reach, and rotate
- Reduced reliance on medications or injections
- A customized plan based on diagnostic findings
In other words, we create a personalized shoulder treatment plan built around your test results and root-cause findings.
Symptoms of Shoulder Pain or Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder dysfunction may involve:
- Sharp, aching, or burning shoulder pain
- Limited ability to raise or rotate the arm
- Stiffness or tightness in the joint
- Pain when sleeping on one side
- Weakness or instability
- Clicking, popping, or catching sensations
- Reduced range of motion
- Progressive loss of movement with frozen shoulder
Before-and-After Shoulder Pain Treatment
Before Treatment
- Ongoing that limits daily tasks
- Difficulty lifting, reaching, or dressing
- Interrupted sleep due to discomfort
- Increasing stiffness and loss of motion
- Frustration from ineffective treatments
- Fear that surgery may be unavoidable
After Treatment
- Noticeable reduction in pain and stiffness
- Improved mobility and shoulder flexibility
- Greater strength and stability
- Better sleep and comfort
- Increased confidence using the affected arm
- A long-term plan for shoulder health
Shoulder Pain FAQ
How is your shoulder pain program different from traditional care?
We don’t rely on medications or generic protocols. As a holistic medical center, we evaluate neurological input, joint mechanics, muscular imbalances, and metabolic stressors to identify the true cause of your pain.
Can you help frozen shoulder without surgery?
Oftentimes, yes. Many patients with frozen shoulder see significant improvement through targeted therapies that restore neurological signaling and joint mobility.
What treatments may be included?
Depending on your exam, treatment may include cold laser therapy, MLS® laser therapy, shockwave therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and targeted joint rehabilitation.
Schedule Our 12-Point Functional Exam
If you’re ready to restore movement, reduce pain, and finally understand what’s driving your shoulder issues, schedule a 12-point functional exam with our chiropractic and functional medicine doctor in Grand Rapids, MI. Call the Advanced Integrative Health Center at (616) 453-0600 today and take the first step toward long-term shoulder relief and improved mobility.