Chiropractic care treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system that controls it. It is a holistic complement to conventional medicine.
There are many health conditions that can be managed or treated by a chiropractor, but there are many others that are beyond the scope of chiropractic care. As an example, the hands of a chiropractor can do wonders for someone in need of pain relief, but they cannot treat cancer.
Issues Chiropractic care can help with
A qualified chiropractor will be the first to tell you what chiropractic care can and cannot do for you. Here is a list of some of the common conditions that a chiropractor can help with:
1. Lower back pain
The lower back plays a demanding role. It bears the weight of the torso, whether a person is stationary or moving. It also absorbs the weight of whatever else a person is carrying. Which is why it is vulnerable to stress injuries.
As an example, people are advised to lift heavy loads with their legs. Instead, many of them use their lower backs as levers, which can cause them to throw out their backs. This is just one of the ways that people develop conditions like:
- A herniated disk
- Degenerated discs caused by wear, tear or aging
- Back sprains
- Strained back muscles
- Tailbone pain that results from trauma to the back –– this is common with avid cyclists and people that have fallen on their backside
A chiropractor eases lower back pain by manipulating the bones that connect the lower back and the pelvis. The spinal manipulation relieves the pain that results from the listed conditions.
2. Pregnancy-related back pain
During pregnancy, the back and the pelvis carry the extra weight of a growing baby. This can cause pain that is often made worse when the pelvis becomes misaligned. Chiropractic care can relieve the pain and minimize the amount of medication that a mom-to-be will need during her pregnancy.
3. Neck pain, shoulder pain and tension headaches
Sitting in front of a screen all day is a daily reality for many people. People often hunch over their desks as they work, resulting in bad posture. Over time, the slouching leads to neck and shoulder pain. This condition can evolve into muscle aches and tension headaches.
A chiropractor will realign the spine and guide the patient on how to improve their posture and general well-being.
4. Stress
A person can become stressed as a result of their environment, their job, their relationships and their physical health. The stress can cause a person to be perpetually tense, which leads to muscle tension, jaw clenching and other nervous habits.
Chiropractic care involves spinal manipulation, which stimulates the nervous system and helps the brain to turn off signals that trigger a stress response. A chiropractor will also use their hands to reduce muscle tension, much like a massage therapist would.
They will also teach relaxation techniques that the patient can use on the go.
5. Chronic stiffness
Age, work conditions or an illness can cause chronic stiffness in the muscles and joints. Chiropractic care can be used in concert with medical treatment to relieve these symptoms. A chiropractor will use chiropractic adjustment to exercise the muscles and the joints.
Regular sessions with a chiropractor will ultimately restore flexibility and increase a person’s range of motion.
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For many medical conditions, chiropractic care is a holistic complement to conventional medicine. Get in touch with us to find out how our chiropractor can help get you to a more relaxed, more rejuvenated version of yourself.
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