Shoulder and Joint Pain: When the Problem Isn't Where It Hurts
March 30, 2026
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Dr. Cameron Gentile
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) at Indian Trail Chiropractic & Rehab
shoulder pain
rotator cuff
joint pain
extremity care
chiropractor Indian Trail NC
hip bursitis
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Shoulder & Joint Pain: The Kinetic Chain Approach
That rotator cuff pain might not be a rotator cuff problem. At Indian Trail Chiropractic & Rehab, Dr. Cameron Gentile evaluates the entire kinetic chain to find where joint dysfunction actually originates.
Why Joint Pain Gets Mistreated
Joints function as links in a kinetic chain. A shoulder impingement might originate from thoracic spine restriction, rib dysfunction, or cervical spine issues.
Conditions Treated
- Rotator Cuff Tendinitis — shoulder pain and weakness
- Shoulder Bursitis — inflammation from repetitive motion
- Shoulder Impingement — subacromial compression
- Frozen Shoulder — adhesive capsulitis recovery
- Hip Bursitis — lateral hip pain
- Hip Osteoarthritis — degenerative joint management
- Knee Osteoarthritis — functional joint preservation
- Rib Dysfunction — costovertebral joint restrictions
The Extremity Care Difference
Dr. Gentile holds specialized training in extremity care, evaluating and adjusting joints beyond the spine.