Shoulder Pain Limiting Your Life? Get Targeted, Drug-Free Relief in Evansville.

We offer a Specialist Evaluation & Trial Session.

Our practice operates on a selective model.

Your first visit functions as a trial of care, allowing both you and our doctor to determine whether our methods are the right fit for your condition.

Ongoing care is offered by invitation only, based on clinical findings and your response to treatment.

Shoulder Pain Relief Evansville

WHY DOES MY SHOULDER PAIN KEEP COMING BACK?

Many people are told to rest, take something for the pain, or “see if it goes away.” That might help for a short time, but if the way your shoulder and upper back are moving is never addressed, the pain often returns — and can gradually get worse.

At Lobacz Chiropractic, we look beyond the sore spot and focus on what is happening in your:

Shoulder joint and rotator cuff

Shoulder blade (scapula) motion and control

Neck and upper-back alignment

Muscle tension and trigger points

Posture at work, home, and the gym

These areas work together as a system. If one piece is not moving well, the others have to compensate, and your shoulder can end up irritated and overworked.


During your evaluation, we may assess:

Shoulder range of motion and strength

Rotator cuff and tendon irritation signs

Shoulder blade position and movement

Neck and upper-back alignment

Posture and repetitive strain from work or hobbies

Our goal is to identify patterns that may be driving your shoulder pain instead of only chasing symptoms.

Explore Our Healing Services for Shoulder Pain Relief

Explore Targeted Treatments for Lasting Shoulder Pain in Evansville

This treatment is:

Non-Surgical

No Medication

No Injections

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Comprehensive Shoulder Assessment

Customized Shoulder Assessments: Thorough diagnostic evaluation to tailor a specific and effective treatment plan for each patient's unique problem

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Shockwave Therapy Now Available in Evansville Indiana

JointWave is our branded approach to focused shockwave therapy. It uses targeted acoustic waves applied to specific tissues to stimulate circulation and the body’s natural repair processes.

For shoulder-related cases, we may consider JointWave when there are stubborn areas such as:

Chronic muscle tightness

Tendon irritation around the rotator cuff

Trigger points in the shoulder and upper-back muscles

Key points:

Applied directly to problem areas in and around the shoulder

Sessions are brief and focused

May be helpful when shoulder pain has lingered despite rest, ice, and basic care

Not everyone needs JointWave. Your examination findings and goals determine whether we recommend it as part of your plan.

Class 4 Laser Treatment

Therapeutic laser uses specific wavelengths of light applied to targeted areas of the body. It is designed to support local circulation and cellular energy in the tissues being treated.

For shoulder problems, we typically focus on:

The front and side of the shoulder

Rotator cuff and surrounding tendons

Areas of irritation in the upper back or around the shoulder blade

Key points:

Non-invasive and generally well tolerated

Sessions are quick and comfortable for most patients

May help support tissue recovery and local discomfort

We only recommend laser therapy when we believe it fits your exam findings and goals. It is never mandatory.

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What to expect at your First Visit

We keep your first visit focused, respectful of your time, and centered on understanding your shoulder pain — not pressuring you into anything you are not comfortable with.

Step 1 – Conversation & History
We start by listening. We will talk through:

Where your shoulder hurts and how long it has been an issue

What movements or positions make it worse

Any injuries, sports, or work factors involved

What you’ve already tried (and how it worked)

Your activity and lifestyle goals

We want to get to know you, and see if we feel like we can help.

Step 2 – Targeted Examination
Next, we perform a focused examination that may include:

Range-of-motion and strength testing

Orthopedic tests for the shoulder and rotator cuff

Evaluation of shoulder blade control and posture

Neck and upper-back mobility

Basic neurological screening

If we believe imaging is needed before care, we will explain why and discuss your options.

Step 3 – Personalized Plan
Once we have the information we need, we will:

Explain what we found in clear, simple terms

Tell you if we believe we can help

Outline a recommended plan, including costs and options

If you are a good candidate and you feel comfortable moving forward, we may begin care the same day.

Dr Lobacz will only take patients he know we can help. He believes his reputation was built on this fact.

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What Patients are saying..

FAQs

Quick Answers to Your Shoulder Pain Queries

What exactly is the treatment?

We use a Class 4 laser to calm down the inflammation, and decrease the pain. We also use Shockwave therapy, to help increase range of motion and bring blood back to the area for healing.

What if its been hurting for a long time, or even frozen?

Thats ok. We're not here to judge, but help. Make an appointment, lets see if we can help!

How many time do I need to come in?

This depends on the severity of your condition. When it comes to Shoulder pain, every story is different, so treatment length varies. Alot of our patients see a change after the first treatment!

However, most of our patients see true results in 5-8 weeks.

Do we take insurance?

No, insurance does not cover what we do. We do have reasonable rates and can set up a care plan for you and financial plan that will make sense. Let's first find out if your a candidate for care!

Are treatments painful?

Treatment can be uncomfortable at first, but not typically painful. We can always change the intensity and at your pace.

Can you just try it out for our new patient special?

That's why we do it! We want you to experience what we do so your comfortable with making an investment in your health!

We are a no pressure office.