Upper Back & Shoulder Pain
While it is common to reach for over-the-counter pain medications to reduce the pain, at Chiropractic Balance we ask ‘What is the cause of your pain?'
Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of problems, but some of the most common reasons include neck and upper back problems.
Understanding upper back & shoulder pain
Do you have:
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Muscle tension between the shoulder blades
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Painful or restricted movement in the back or shoulders
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Difficulty raising your arm above your head
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Trouble or pain when carrying objects
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Hunched posture
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Pain with a deep breath
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Frequently the cause of upper back pain is an imbalance of the spine and nerves (subluxation) and it’s unlikely to get better on its own (2). Medication may reduce the pain but it often doesn’t solve the underlying problem.
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The good news is help is at hand. Our Chiropractors specialise in identifying and dealing with imbalances in the spine, muscles, and nerves.
We want to give you the best chance to get out of pain and keep you like that so you can do the things you enjoy.
Our approach
​If you have upper back or shoulder pain, at your first visit we will review your history and do a thorough examination to see where the pain is likely coming from, whether shoulder, neck, upper back or another area is causing your issue.
If we can help, we will begin working on improving it with specific chiropractic care. But we don’t stop there, usually, the cause of upper back or shoulder pain is multifaceted.
We examine the rest of your spine and body to see if it’s contributing and look at your lifestyle for what might have caused the imbalance in the first place.
We help you focus on making supportive changes that can include movement, posture, nourishment and restoration.
The evidence behind our care
We base our approach on current clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research to ensure you're getting the safest, most effective care possible.
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​(1)Rubin Dl. Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Spine Pain. Neurol Clin. 2007; May;25(2):353-71.
(2)Chiropractic.org.nz. 2020. Vertebral Subluxation » New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 April 2020].
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