If your shoulder feels stiff, weak, or painful after time in the pool, you may be dealing with swimmer’s shoulder—a common overuse injury caused by repetitive overhead motions. A sore shoulder from swimming can quickly interfere with both your performance and your day-to-day comfort, but the good news is that there are natural, effective ways to treat it. At Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, we offer a variety of services that can help reduce inflammation, restore mobility, and relieve pain, including cold laser therapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage, HBOT, and more.

Treatments for Swimmer’s Shoulder

Chiropractic Adjustments

When the spine and shoulder joints are out of alignment, it places extra strain on surrounding muscles and tendons. Regular chiropractic care can improve joint mechanics, reduce inflammation, and support better posture and movement—all of which are critical when addressing swimmer’s shoulder. Gentle adjustments help restore proper function, which is essential for both healing and injury prevention.

Cold Laser Therapy

Low-level laser therapy, often called cold laser, is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused light to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation. For individuals struggling with a sore shoulder from swimming, this therapy can be especially effective. It helps accelerate tissue recovery, improves circulation, and reduces pain without heat or discomfort.

Massage Therapy

Tight or overworked muscles can make swimmer’s shoulder worse, especially if the surrounding tissues aren’t getting enough rest or attention. Therapeutic massage helps relax tense muscles, release adhesions, and improve blood flow to the shoulder. It can also help reduce trigger points that limit range of motion and contribute to chronic pain.

Home TENS Units

If you're looking for an at-home solution to manage pain between visits, a portable TENS unit may be helpful. These devices use gentle electrical stimulation to disrupt pain signals and relax sore muscles. While not a standalone fix, they can be an excellent complement to in-office care for swimmer’s shoulder.

HBOT

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers concentrated oxygen to the body under pressure, enhancing the body’s ability to heal at the cellular level. For soft tissue injuries like swimmer’s shoulder, HBOT can be a useful adjunct treatment to reduce inflammation and support recovery—especially if progress has plateaued with other methods.

We Want to Help You Heal From Swimmer’s Shoulder

If you're struggling with a sore shoulder from swimming, Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, GA, offers a well-rounded, non-invasive approach to help you recover. From chiropractic and massage to cold laser and HBOT, our therapies are designed to support healing and get you back in motion. Schedule your appointment and find out how we can help.

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