Friday, August 15, 2025

Chiropractic Care for Frozen Shoulder Pain Relief

Tired of living with shoulder pain that just won’t go away? 

Wondering if there’s a way to heal without injections or surgery?

Frozen shoulder can make everyday movements—like reaching, lifting, or even sleeping—a real challenge. And while traditional treatments may offer temporary relief, many people are looking for a solution that actually restores movement and keeps the pain from coming back.

Here’s Where Chiropractic Care Comes In

At our Ann Arbor office, we take a different approach—one that’s all about getting to the root of the problem and restoring proper movement.

Here’s what that looks like:

1. Full-Body Evaluation

Frozen shoulder isn’t just a shoulder problem. It often involves your spine, rib cage, shoulder blade, and even your nervous system. Our chiropractor looks at how all these systems are working together.

2. Gentle, Targeted Adjustments

Chiropractor Nic Mueller helping a patient at their Ann Arbor office work through stiff shoulder pain
We use chiropractic adjustments to improve alignment and motion—not just in your shoulder, but in 
related areas that support it. These adjustments help reset how your muscles and nerves are communicating.

3. Custom Shoulder Protocol

Every frozen shoulder case is different. That’s why we create a personalized plan based on:

  • What muscles are affected
  • How much joint damage there is
  • Whether there’s arthritis or past injury

This plan often includes muscle reactivation, soft tissue work, anti-inflammatory support, and home exercises.


Learn more about how we can restore your range of motion in our latest article


Get Back to Moving Without Pain – Your Ann Arbor Shoulder Experts

If frozen shoulder is interfering with your daily life, don’t wait. The longer the joint stays stiff, the harder it becomes to restore motion. Our team is here to guide you with a safe, natural approach that’s already helped many others find long-term pain relief in Ann Arbor.

📞 Call today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a pain-free, mobile future.

Friday, August 1, 2025

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Waking up with shoulder pain? Struggling to lift your arm or get dressed without wincing?

If your shoulder has slowly become stiff, painful, or impossible to move, you may be dealing with a condition known as frozen shoulder—and you’re not alone. It’s more common than people realize, and unfortunately, many suffer with it for months (or even years) without answers.

What Is Frozen Shoulder, Really?

Frozen shoulder (officially known as adhesive capsulitis) happens when the capsule around your shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiff. Over time, this causes your shoulder to lose mobility—often completely.

Common signs of frozen shoulder:

  • Dr. Nic Mueller explaining pain relieving stretch to a patient in their Ann Arbor based office
    You can’t raise your arm or move it without pain 
  • Sleeping on your side is uncomfortable (or impossible)
  • You feel stuck, locked, or like something is “off”
  • Even basic movements cause sharp pain—or bring you to tears

This condition doesn’t usually come out of nowhere. Often, it’s tied to past injuries, poor posture, or even old damage that was never fully healed. Sometimes, it starts after shoulder surgery or extended immobility.


Learn more about our approach to frozen shoulder and lasting pain relief in our latest article


Start Your Shoulder Recovery Journey Today

You don’t have to live with shoulder pain or limited movement. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or struggling for a while, we’re here to help you find lasting pain relief in Ann Arbor.

Call now to schedule your consultation or learn more about how we treat frozen shoulder with a personalized, movement-focused approach.

Chiropractic Care for Frozen Shoulder Pain Relief

Tired of living with shoulder pain that just won’t go away?  Wondering if there’s a way to heal without injections or surgery? Frozen should...