(Without going under the knife, taking heavy meds, or suffering through endless steroid shots!)
I’m Dr. Douglas DeSalvo, DC, BCN, and I’ve been practicing chiropractic care for over three decades. With extensive training in neuropathy, automobile crash injuries, and brain injury traumatology, I’ve had the privilege of treating more than 10,000 patients since starting my practice in 1987. I graduated with honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West and am board-certified in neuropathy, with advanced certifications in radiology services, MRI interpretation, and personal injury trauma. I remain committed to providing exceptional care for spinal and neurological issues, always striving to help my patients achieve optimal health and well-being
Doctorate in Chiropractic
Board Certified In Neuropathy
2023 Best Spinal Decompression in America
Sonoma's Best chiropractor 2018
The Damaging Effects Of Frozen Shoulder
I understand how difficult it can be to live with frozen shoulder. Many of my patients describe the pain as a constant, deep ache that radiates from the shoulder into the arm. Some feel burning sensations or sharp, stabbing pains, especially at night, making sleep nearly impossible.
The stiffness can be so severe that simple tasks like getting dressed, washing your hair, or even reaching for something on a shelf become overwhelming. Others have mentioned the frustration of dealing with tingling or numbness that extends down the arm and into the fingers, adding to the discomfort.
I also hear from people that this condition can be emotionally draining.
The inability to move freely can increase stress, and the pain often becomes worse during particularly stressful periods, creating a vicious cycle that impacts both physical and mental well-being.
You don’t have to face this alone, though.
With the right treatment, there is hope to regain mobility, manage your pain, and get back to doing the things you love without the constant burden of frozen shoulder.
Together, we can find a path toward relief and get you back to living your life, pain free!
✅ Severe Night Pain and Lack of Sleep: nighttime is particularly challenging, with pain intensifying when lying you're down, preventing a restful sleep.
✅ Restricted Range of Motion: frustration over their inability to perform everyday tasks like reaching behind your back, lifting your arms above your head, or dressing yourself.
✅ Radiating Pain and Tingling Sensations: not only shoulder pain but also nerve-like pain, tingling, or numbness extending down the arm and into the fingers.
✅ Muscle Weakness
✅ Loss of Function you notice a significant loss of shoulder function, affecting daily activities, work, and leisure.
Here Are Some Of The Results Our Patients Are Experiencing After Our Shoulder Program
Before Treatment
Persistent shoulder pain
Stiffness and limited range of motion
Difficulty raising your arm
Muscle weakness
Feeling frustration, anxiety, or depression
After Treatment
Reduce Your Pain By As Much As 85%
Get your life back and complete simple tasks without pain
Fall asleep fast and enjoy a restful sleep
Reduce the need for medication significantly
Regain strength and start enjoying life again
Here's what you get:
IceBreaker Shoulder Exam™
Digital X-rays
Consultation with our Doctor
39 Foods That FIGHT Chronic Pain
5 Stretches to Break Free From Shoulder Pain
A Treatment Plan Tailored To You To Help Reduce or Eliminate Shoulder pain
Regular Price: $347
Today: $197
"BIG BIG Game changer!"
"They were quick to diagnose the cause of my pain, and the team works with me to reduce any discomfort and range of motion."- Edina
DeSalvo Chiropractic Experts In Novato, CA
400+
5 Star Reviews
12k+
Happy Patients
37+
Years Experience
"I was in a terrible amount of pain "
"I came in because I had a severe herniated disc, and I was in a terrible amount of pain. After the sessions I am back to 100% with full range of motion " - Nicholas
"I was able to stand and walk comfortably again"
"I wasn't sleeping and I could barely walk. I came in to dr. DeSalvo limping and I had severe pain. Today I am pain free and I can walk stairs again. It's like I never had a problem at all " - Judy
"Chronic neck pain that affected my whole life"
"I had a 7mm herniated in my neck and the ain is 90-95% gone and my qaulity of life is so much better " - Melana
"I was in severe pain I could barely walk"
"I had severe back pain due to a work injury, I could barely stand up straight or walk. Everything is back to fulll function now" - Gina
"In Severe pain and not able to sleep"
"I was diagnosed with herniated disc, I was not able to bed down and I was in pain all day at work. After treatment I am 100% better and recommend this to any suffering with back pain." - Manuel
Our Treatment care plans are incredibly effective option for people who suffer from frozen shoulder and chronic shoulder pain. We can control the pain, improve the range of motion of the shoulder, and expedite the recovery process so you can get back to enjoying every day life.
Take Action Now And Tackle Your Shoulder Pain Before The Pain Gets Worse
Frozen shoulder is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness of the shoulder. It’s also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture. Typically, you’ll experience shoulder pain which can become more severe over a number of months. This is usually followed by increasing stiffness. The stiffness may affect your ability to carry out everyday activities. In particularly severe cases, you may not be able to move your shoulder at all.
Frozen shoulder occurs when the flexible tissue that surrounds the shoulder joint, known as the capsule, becomes inflamed and thickened. It’s not fully understood why this process happens. This can happen in one or both shoulders.
This condition can appear without any apparent reason, however, your risk of developing a frozen shoulder can increase if you have a previous shoulder injury or shoulder surgery, diabetes or a thyroid problem, Dupuytren’s contracture – a condition where small lumps of thickened tissue form in the hands and fingers other health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
For most patients, Frozen shoulder can be reversed with proper care and treatment.
Depending on the severity and compliance of each patient, we typically average 50-95% improvement in symptoms if we can accept them into our program. Our treatments are non-surgical and medication free, we aid the body in healing itself instead of masking the pain.
While keeping your shoulder mobile is vital to healing and recovery, you should still refrain from moving your shoulder in pulling, jerky, and jarring movements. These movements will only make the pain worse and add more strain to your muscles.
So, why do the symptoms get worse at night? Imagine your shoulder as a door hinge. When it’s "frozen," it doesn’t move smoothly. Lying down puts extra pressure on that stiff hinge, causing the joint to feel even more squeezed and uncomfortable.
Try sleeping on your back and resting your arms straight by your sides with your palms facing down. This prone position with your arms extended by your sides puts the least amount of pressure on your shoulder joints and allows your muscles and soft tissues to gently stretch and release.
Addressing the root cause of your shoulder pain is the first step toward regaining full mobility and enjoying daily activities without the burden of pain.
Don't let frozen shoulder hold you back any longer; schedule your exam today and take the first step towards a life of freedom and comfort!
"BIG BIG Game changer!"
"Instant relief and no discomfort. I am able to do things now that I couldn't do before."- Eddie
The website may contain testimonials and reviews by patients that received chiropractic care and services in the office. These testimonials and reviews reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of such patients. However, the experiences are personal to those particular patients, and may not necessarily be representative of all patients that used chiropractic care and/or services. We do not claim, and you should not assume, that all patients will have the same experiences. Your individual results and experiences may vary.
The information on this site, including our YouTube channel, is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, video, graphics, images, and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only. DeSalvo Chiropractic makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained on or available through this website, and such information is subject to change without notice. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through this website with other sources and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician.
NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE OR VIDEO. DeSalvo Chiropractic does not recommend, endorse or make any representation about the efficacy, appropriateness, or suitability of any specific tests, products, procedures, treatments, services, opinions, health care providers, or other information that may be contained on or available through this website. DeSalvo Chiropractic IS NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.