AC Joint Strain Relief

CARESPACE is less than 10-minutes away

Good news – if you’re looking for AC joint strain treatment near you and are in the Kitchener Waterloo area, there’s a CARESPACE multidisciplinary clinic less than 10-minutes away (book by selecting a discipline below). And even better, our evidence-based team is driven to get the results you want so you can be your best.

There are many causes of AC joint strains

An AC joint strain is caused by the overuse of muscles surrounding the shoulder and upper chest, putting extra strain on the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint. This can happen from a variety of activities, from weightlifting to contact sports like rugby or football. Treating an AC joint strain can be done with chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physical therapy/ exercises prescribed by a physiotherapist; this allows for increased mobility in that region while reducing discomfort. Taking breaks to rest between bouts of intense activity will also help reduce the likelihood of an AC joint strain.

Get the best treatment to help your AC joint strain

We all know that health and wellness is important, but with so many competing priorities, it’s hard to stay on top of it. CARESPACE provides the best treatment options to help heal your AC join strain quickly. CARESPACE uses a result-oriented, natural approach to rehabilitation and wellness with your choice of Chiropractic, Massage Therapy and Physiotherapy. CARESPACE practitioners work together to understand both your primary concerns and long-term health goals. Multidisciplinary evidence-based plans are designed to address the root causes and are developed to provide fast and long-lasting relief to ensure you can start living your healthier life today.

What is an AC joint strain?

An AC joint strain occurs when the acromioclavicular joint, which is situated where the clavicle (collarbone) and the acromion process of the scapula (shoulder blade) meet, has been overstretched or strained. This type of injury often results from repetitive overhead or pushing movements as well as direct contact or a fall.

What are the symptoms of an AC joint strain?

An AC joint strain can be a very painful and uncomfortable injury. Symptoms include tenderness in or around the AC joint (which is located at the junction of your collarbone and shoulder blade), pain when pressing on the joint, swelling, bruising, decreased range of motion in your arm and shoulder, difficulty lifting objects with your arms and sharp pain with certain movements.