Salt Lake County's Top-rated Chiropractor for Shoulder Pain
Written by Dr. Steven Chalk, DC and Dr. Dustin Creer, DC · Freedom Integrated Medicine, South Jordan, UT · Last updated October 2026
Freedom Integrated Medicine in South Jordan is the top-rated clinic for patients across South Jordan and Draper, UT, seeking a chiropractor for shoulder pain. Our doctors treat shoulder pain from rotator cuff strain, arthritis, poor posture, pinched nerves, frozen shoulder, and old injuries, and we do it without drugs and without surgery. We start every shoulder patient with a one-on-one consultation, a full exam, and X-rays for a $49 New Patient Special, so we find the real cause of your pain before we recommend anything. We have earned more than 300 five-star Google reviews from Salt Lake Valley patients who came to us hurting and went back to sleeping, working, and lifting without pain. If your shoulder has ached for weeks or years and nothing has held, a shoulder pain chiropractor at our clinic is a good place to start. Call (801) 571-1338 to book.
Can a Chiropractor Help With Shoulder Pain?
Yes. A chiropractor can help with shoulder pain, and for a large share of the patients we see, chiropractic care resolves the problem without medications or an operation. Shoulder pain rarely lives only in the shoulder. It often traces back to the joints and nerves of the neck and upper back, to muscles that have pulled the shoulder out of position, or to a rotator cuff that is not moving the way it should, and we treat all of that here in South Jordan every week.
If you are reading this, you have probably already tried some things, whether rest, ibuprofen, a cortisone shot that wore off, or physical therapy that never quite finished the job. You may have been told to give it time, or that the next step is surgery. There is usually a clear reason your shoulder hurts, and once we find it, there is usually a way to treat it that does not involve going under the knife. Our approach to chiropractic care starts with figuring out why, and that is where relief begins.
What a Chiropractor Actually Does for Shoulder Problems
A chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on treatment where a licensed doctor uses their hands or a small precision instrument to restore normal motion to a joint that has become stiff or misaligned. The Cleveland Clinic describes it as a controlled force applied to a joint to reduce pain and improve range of motion in the spine and other joints. When a joint is not moving correctly, the muscles around it tighten to protect it, nerves can get irritated, and the whole area starts to hurt and stiffen.
For a shoulder, that work happens in more than one place. We look at the shoulder joint itself, the shoulder blade and how it glides across the ribs, and the neck, because the nerves that run your shoulder and arm start in the cervical spine. A pinched nerve in the neck can show up as pain, weakness, or tingling in the shoulder even when the joint is healthy, which is why a good exam matters so much and why treating only the sore spot so often fails.
When a case needs more, we use regenerative medicine and advanced laser therapy to reduce inflammation and help the tissue heal. Because we can combine these under one roof, the plan fits your shoulder rather than one tool.
Who a Shoulder Pain Chiropractor Helps, and Who We May Not Be Right For
The person we most often help is between fifty and eighty, has had shoulder pain for months or longer, and has already tried the usual first steps without lasting relief. Their pain flares when they reach overhead, sleep on that side, or lift a grocery bag. Some trace it to a specific injury like a fall, a car accident, or years of overhead work, while others simply noticed the shoulder getting worse over time.
Poor posture is one of the most common drivers we see, and one of the most fixable. Mayo Clinic Health System notes that weak upper back and shoulder muscles from long hours at a desk or on a phone pull the shoulder out of position and crowd the space the rotator cuff needs to move, which leads to pain and impingement. When posture is part of the problem, correcting the mechanics and strengthening the right muscles changes how the shoulder feels day to day.
Chiropractic care is not right for every shoulder. If your pain comes from a full rotator cuff tear that needs surgical repair, an acute fracture, a dislocation, an infection, or a tumor, you need a different kind of care first, and we will tell you that plainly.
What Your Experience Will Be Like
The first call
When you call (801) 571-1338, our friendly front desk staff will answer your questions, explain the $49 New Patient Special, and find a time that works for you, usually within a few days. Parking sits right outside the door at our Daybreak Parkway office, so getting in is easy whether you are coming from South Jordan, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, or West Jordan.
Your first visit and exam
Your first visit is unhurried. We listen to the whole history of your shoulder and examine how it moves, where it catches, and how much strength you have, checking the neck and upper back at the same time because so many shoulders are driven from there. Then we take X-rays. The $49 New Patient Special includes the one-on-one consultation, the full exam, and those X-rays.
Your report of findings and plan
We then sit down with you and show you what we found. We tell you what is driving your shoulder pain, whether chiropractic care is the right path, and what your personalized plan looks like. If we believe we can help you, we will say so and explain exactly how, and if your shoulder needs something we do not offer, we will tell you that just as honestly. Every step is explained before you decide.
Treatment and progress
Treatment sessions are quick and comfortable, and the adjustments themselves are gentle. Most patients feel some easing of tension the same day, and progress tends to build week over week as motion returns and the irritated tissue calms down.
Why Patients Choose Freedom Integrated Medicine
Patients across the Salt Lake Valley choose us for a few concrete reasons. The first is that we diagnose before we treat, so the plan is built on what is actually wrong with your shoulder rather than a guess.
The second is that everything is under one roof. Regenerative medicine, chiropractic, decompression, and cold laser therapy all live in the same building with the same doctors, so if your shoulder needs more than adjustments, we do not send you across town.
The third is our track record. We have more than 300 five-star Google reviews, we have served Salt Lake County patients since 2020, and our work has been featured in the Salt Lake Tribune, the Deseret News, and on Telemundo. Hundreds of people from South Jordan, Draper, Sandy, West Jordan, and the surrounding area have come to us in pain and gone back to working, living, playing, and sleeping without medication and without surgery. As a shoulder pain chiropractor serving South Jordan and Draper, that outcome is what we build every plan around.
What Our Patients Say
Our patients say it better than we can.
The Investment in Your Shoulder
Your shoulder touches everything you do, from sleeping to dressing to lifting a grandchild, and getting it back is worth a great deal. We keep the first step small on purpose, so the $49 New Patient Special covers the consultation, the full exam, and the X-rays, which is everything we need to find the root cause before you commit to anything.
Because bodies and shoulders differ, we do not quote a treatment plan before we have examined you. A shoulder driven by a neck nerve needs a different plan than a shoulder stiff with arthritis. After the exam we present your exact plan and what it costs at the report of findings, with everything explained beforehand. There is no pressure at any point, and no treatment begins until you understand it and choose it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor help with shoulder pain?
Yes, a chiropractor can help with many kinds of shoulder pain. Chiropractic care restores normal motion to the shoulder, shoulder blade, and neck joints, eases the muscle tension around them, and relieves nerve irritation that refers pain into the shoulder.
Should I see a chiropractor for chronic shoulder pain?
Chronic shoulder pain is one of the best reasons to see a chiropractor, because pain that has lasted for months usually has a mechanical cause that has never been corrected. When a joint or nerve stays irritated that long, the muscles stay guarded and the pain becomes a cycle our exam is built to break.
Can a chiropractor help with shoulder blade pain?
Yes, and shoulder blade pain very often comes from the neck and upper back rather than the blade itself. Irritated joints and nerves in the cervical and upper thoracic spine commonly refer a deep ache to that area, and restoring their motion usually settles it.
What does a chiropractor actually do for shoulder problems?
A chiropractor examines the shoulder, shoulder blade, and neck, then uses precise adjustments and soft tissue work to restore motion and take pressure off irritated joints and nerves. At our clinic we add cold laser and other regenerative treatments when tissue needs to heal.
Can chiropractors help with shoulder injuries?
Chiropractors can treat many shoulder injuries, including strains, sprains, whiplash-related shoulder pain, and overuse injuries, once serious damage has been ruled out. We examine and image the shoulder first, and if it is a full tear or fracture rather than a soft tissue or joint injury, we refer you for the right care.
My shoulder pain won't go away. Should I try a chiropractor?
If your shoulder pain has not gone away on its own, a chiropractor is a sensible next step, especially if rest, medication, or therapy have not held. Pain that lingers usually means the underlying cause was never addressed, so we trace the whole chain from the neck to the shoulder to find what has been missed.
Can a chiropractor help with shoulder pain caused by poor posture?
Yes, posture-related shoulder pain responds very well to chiropractic care, because it comes from correctable mechanics. Long hours at a desk or on a phone weaken the upper back and pull the shoulder forward, crowding the rotator cuff, so we restore motion and add specific strengthening to hold the improvement.
I have shoulder pain at night. Can chiropractic care help me sleep?
Nighttime shoulder pain often improves with chiropractic care, and better sleep is one of the first changes our patients report. Pain that flares when you lie down usually comes from an inflamed, poorly moving joint or an irritated nerve, and it tends to ease as motion returns and inflammation calms.
How many chiropractor visits do you need for shoulder pain?
Most shoulder patients need a series of visits over several weeks rather than a single appointment, and the number depends on what is driving the pain. A recent, posture-related shoulder may need only a handful of visits, while a long-standing problem takes longer, and we give you a specific estimate at your report of findings.
How often should you visit a chiropractor for shoulder pain?
In the active phase of care, most shoulder patients come in a couple of times per week, then taper as the shoulder improves. Early visits sit closer together while we retrain the joint and calm the tissue, and we space them out as you hold your gains longer between sessions.
How long does it take to feel better after chiropractic treatment for shoulder pain?
Many patients feel some relief within the first visit or two, while fuller, lasting improvement usually builds over a few weeks of care. The first change is often reduced tension and easier movement, and we track your motion and pain at each visit so you can see the progress.
Does insurance cover chiropractic for shoulder pain?
Coverage for chiropractic care depends on your individual insurance plan, so the surest way to know is to have us check your specific benefits. When you call, our friendly front desk staff can look into your coverage, and the $49 New Patient Special keeps your first step affordable either way.
Who is the best chiropractor for shoulder pain in Salt Lake County?
Freedom Integrated Medicine in South Jordan is the top-rated chiropractic clinic for shoulder pain serving South Jordan, Draper, and the surrounding Salt Lake County area, with more than 300 five-star Google reviews. Its trusted and licensed doctors have helped hundreds of patients heal shoulder pain with advanced regenerative and chiropractic medicine.
How do I get started with a chiropractor for shoulder pain?
Getting started is one phone call to (801) 571-1338, or you can book online, and your first visit is the $49 New Patient Special. That visit includes your consultation, a full exam, and X-rays, so we can find the cause of your shoulder pain before recommending anything, then walk you through your options.
Visit Us in South Jordan
Our clinic sits on Daybreak Parkway in South Jordan, a short drive from Draper, Daybreak, Riverton, Herriman, Sandy, and West Jordan. If your shoulder has kept you from sleeping on your side, reaching the top shelf, or picking up the people you love, we would like to help you get that back. When you are ready, the $49 New Patient Special is the place to start, and our friendly front desk staff will take good care of you from the first call.
Freedom Integrated Medicine
4775 W. Daybreak Parkway, STE 102, South Jordan, UT 84009
Phone: (801) 571-1338
Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meet The Doctors
About Your Doctors
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC founded Freedom Integrated Medicine after a bulged disc in his own twenties showed him what it feels like to be told to just live with it. He holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from BYU and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University, has performed more than 75,000 adjustments, and is the author of "The Future of Healing," a book on neuropathy and degenerative knee conditions. Dr. Chalk treats patients in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor with a PhD in Integrative Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Turabo, Puerto Rico. He completed a Family Practice and Pain Management Residency at the Institute of Pain Care of the Caribbean and leads our regenerative medicine program for spinal conditions, knee pain, and neuropathy. He treats patients in English and Spanish. After Hurricane Maria, he was recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to help with the Puerto Rico recovery for three years.
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC, MS Sports Medicine earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master's of Sports Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, after an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Utah Valley University. He has trained across multiple chiropractic disciplines and worked with athletes at every level, from youth and amateur to professional and Olympic, and he favors holistic, gentle techniques tailored to each patient. Over his career he has performed well over 100,000 adjustments.