Headaches & Migraines
Nearly everyone has occasional headaches, but some people suffer with them chronically. Recurring headaches and migraines can severely limit the quality of life. Most people who have frequent headaches are not suffering from an underlying health condition, but rather are experiencing headaches as a side effect of cervical spinal misalignment, muscle spasm, stress, poor sleep habits, overuse of caffeine, or even poor posture. Chiropractic has been shown to help alleviate the frequency and intensity of headaches among many chronic sufferers.
Low Back Pain
Since approximately 80% of people have a low back episode at some point in their life, it is considered the second most common reason people choose to visit the doctor's office. And because the lower back is an unstable part of the spine, this means it is more susceptible to injury and pain. Sprained ligaments, ruptured discs strained muscles, poor posture, stress, and obesity can all cause pain in your lower back. In order to properly heal your back, chiropractors may simply adjust your lower, lumbar vertebrae and pelvis. Other treatments such as muscle relaxants and painkillers only treat the symptoms, Chiropractic focuses on the cause of your problems.
Joint Pain - Knee, Hip, Elbow, Shoulder, Wrist & Ankle
Whether you're suffering from arthritis or repetitive stress injuries, joint pain can severely limit your quality of life. Chiropractic adjustments can encourage joints to line up and function properly and improve your range of motion, thus effectively alleviating all types of pain, from sprains and strains to fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis
Teens - Growing Pains & Posture
Chiropractic is not just for adults – it’s for teens too. In fact, teenagers can benefit from chiropractic treatment in many ways, not only now, but also later in life. Few teens will complain of back or neck pain the way that adults might, however, the damage that causes musculoskeletal pain in adults is often incurred during one’s youth. By undergoing regular chiropractic adjustments designed for youth, teens can prevent pain and injury both now and in the future and help promote good posture.
Young Athletes
Highly competitive sports such as football, gymnastics and wrestling follow rigorous training schedules that can be potentially dangerous to an adolescent or teenager. By correcting spinal alignment and function, a chiropractor can help maximize their performance on the field by preventing injuries and improving recovery. The best advice for parents who have young athletes in the family is to help them prepare their bodies and to learn to protect themselves from sports-related injuries before they happen.
Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Many people think of a podiatrist when it comes to foot care, but chiropractors treat pain and disorders of the feet and ankles, as well. In fact, chiropractors are especially helpful in relieving pain stemming from conditions like plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia (pain and/ or inflammation in the ball of the foot). Visiting a chiropractor for your chronic foot pain can offer you conservative and non-invasive treatment options that have been shown effective in relieving pain, as well as the underlying conditions responsible for discomfort.
Sinuses
With sinus congestion, sinusitis or sinus infection, the linings are inflamed. The tissues become full of mucus and drainage is blocked. The increased pressure causes pain, swelling around the eyes, clogged nasal passages, chills, fever, dizziness and loss of appetite. If these tissues do not drain properly, an infection can ensue and cause further pain and discomfort. While antibiotics will remove the infection from the tissues, they do not promote adequate drainage of the blocked sinuses, which is why some people suffer from chronic sinus infections. Regular sinus adjustments can help reduce the frequency of infection and even eliminate them completely.
Neck & Upper Back Pain
Your neck can move your head in nearly every direction- this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible to pain and injury. Activities and events that can affect the neck include extended sitting, repetitive movement, accidents, falls and blows to the body or head, normal ageing, and everyday wear and tear. A neck adjustment works to improve the mobility of the spine and restore normal range of motion; it can also increase movement of the adjoining muscles. Patients typically notice an improved ability to turn and tilt the head, and a reduction of pain, soreness, and stiffness.
Next Step...
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