Symptoms indicating a problem that may be helped by econstructive therapy are:
Pain in any joint which has lasted for longer than 6 weeks
Any popping, snapping or cracking joint
Any joint, tendon or ligament which has had surgery but is painful or weak
Anyone who must change positions every 30 minute because of deep aching pain
Any joint, tendon or ligament that is helped by a brace or support
Any joint, tendon or ligament that swells after use
Anyone who has been placed on aspirin or arthritis medicine
Persons with shoulder pain or pain when sleeping on the shoulder
One who notices frequent joint dislocation
When a joint is generally worse with activity and better with rest (swimming and bike riding may be exceptions to this)
When osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments/manipulation help but don't last
Shoulder pain when moving or lifting an arm
When muscle relaxants or arthritis medications fail to resolve a problem within 6 weeks
When cortisone shots or nerve blocks have provided only temporary relief
Weakness and lack of endurance of the arm and shoulder
When surgery has failed or as an alternative to surgery
When a shoulder or joint is helped by a sling, brace or splint
If a ligament/tendon sprains and tears or arthritis has been diagnosed
If the shoulder pain can be described as deep aching or pulling. Other pains are possible
If there is shooting shoulder pain or tingling and numbness