Some Unknown Benefits Of Chiropractic Care You Probably Didn’t Know
Chiropractic care deals with the disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. It also deals with the side effects of these disorders on your general health. Chiropractic care offers plenty of amazing benefits. Let’s take a closer look at some of them:
Pain Relief
Have you experienced an unexpected bout of pain in your lower back or side after a day of lounging about on your couch? Well, rather than relying on over-the-counter pain medications, an appointment with a chiropractor will help you say goodbye to the pain. Recent studies have shown that pain is a lot more manageable with chiropractic adjustment than medications. It can help with several health and body issues like neck pain, sciatica, ear infections, lower back pain, scoliosis, frozen shoulder syndrome, headaches and so on.
Treating the Source of the Pain, Not the Symptom
Chiropractic care is devoted to finding the source of the pain rather than simply dealing with the symptoms. The spinal cord is a critical part of your nervous system, has the main focus here. If the spinal cord is misaligned at any point, it will affect the nerves in that region, causing you to experience pain or discomfort in that area. An experienced chiropractor will be able to pinpoint the source of the pain and take measures to realign your spine so that you can finally find relief from that pain and discomfort.
Treating Without Medication
With most medication coming with a truckload of side effects and precautions, it is a good idea to stay off of them as long as possible. Chiropractic care helps you that way, as it helps solve your health ailments without the use of any medication. Chiropractors prefer the drug-free approach as it helps with the holistic form of treatment and achieves the required results without any additional side effects.
Complements Other Treatment Procedures
In some cases, patients rely on more than one treatment procedure to find relief from chronic pain. Fortunately, chiropractic care complements other relief and treatment procedures as it does not require any medication. However, it is always important to talk to your doctor before taking multiple treatment procedures.
Personalized Treatments
Chiropractic care deals with each patient personally. It does not follow the ‘one treatment for all’ formula. Experienced chiropractors can personalize treatment procedures to fit your particular requirements. This is why it is also essential to let your chiropractor know if you have any particular joint pains, mobility issues and so on. They will be able to come up with the best solution and help you find relief from the pain or ailment you are suffering from.
Prevents Joint Dysfunction
Chiropractic care deals with the spine. Since the discomfort experienced in your joints lead back to the spine, chiropractors can help considerably in reducing joint dysfunction. According to the experts at Align Integrated Medical, after regular chiropractic care, you will find it a lot easier to walk, stand up, sit down or grab a pen, etc. All activities that were extremely painful with joint dysfunction becomes doable post-treatment.
It’s Low Risk
Unlike other treatment options, chiropractic care is considered low risk. The most common adverse effects seen after a chiropractic adjustment is some soreness or a headache. These effects are seemingly minimal compared to the side effects caused by medication alone. Chiropractic care is also non-invasive, reducing the risk further.
It is not Just for Back Pain
Many people make the mistake of assuming that chiropractic adjustment is mainly for back pain. However, chiropractic care can be used to treat pain in the neck, back, hip, shoulder or any soft tissue throughout your body. In many cases, the pain originates in one part of the body and can extend to other extremities because you do not pay immediate attention to this. Chiropractic care can help take care of these pain episodes and also prevent it from occurring again in the future.
Offers Some Reprieve for Terminally-ill Patients
Unfortunately, cancer has become a common occurrence in all ages all over the world. Most people immediately think of chemotherapy as the best way to beat cancer. Some report has shown that adding chiropractic care to the treatment plan for a cancer patient can help them improve their strength, mobility, flexibility, and function. Cancer often brings with it plenty of muscle tension, aches and pain, headaches and so on. Chiropractic adjustment can be used to find some much-needed relief from this awful pain.
Treats a Broad Range of Symptoms
Chiropractic care extends to treating a broad range of symptoms rather than sticking to just the region where the pain is experienced. Some of the conditions that chiropractors can help include ear infections, fertility issues, headaches, menstrual disorders, gastrointestinal syndromes, migraines, etc.
Improves Muscle Strength
Chiropractic care can help loosen up tight muscles and vice versa, as well as improve the contracting ability of muscles. This goes a long way in strengthening your muscles, making you healthier and stronger.
Relieves Prenatal Discomfort
Pregnant women often experience a lot of discomfort during the last trimester due to the additional weight on their core. The extra weight often places extra pressure on the spine, resulting in back pain. With regular chiropractic care, pregnant women can find some relief from this pain and be able to enjoy their journey into motherhood.
Improves Mobility
Since chiropractic care deals with the spine, you will be able to increase your mobility and flexibility. With age, it becomes difficult to move freely or do things at the same pace as it was done during the younger years. Chiropractic adjustment can help you improve your mobility and slow down the process of aging.
Calms a Hyperactive Mind
If you are a hyperactive person who finds it difficult to concentrate on a single task for a long period of time, chiropractic care is the answer. An experienced chiropractor will be able to help you calm your mind and focus better on the task at hand. They can even teach you a couple of ways to calm your mind when it gets too agitated.
Chiropractic treatments help immensely when it comes to pain management. It offers all the benefits mentioned above and more. However, it is recommended that you take the advice of your physician before commencing any new treatment.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
