Many people who have back pain have been experiencing it for so long that they
believe that it’s just a regular part of their life. Even after you have
taken pain relievers, used heating pads, ice packs, and maybe even bought an
expensive, specialized mattress, your pain can still remain. While all of these
tools can be used in an attempt to manage your back pain, the actual root cause of
the issue has yet to be addressed.
Many chiropractic patients suffer from
conditions that can't be corrected through temporary measures. When you must sit at
a desk for eight or more hours a day, your mattress and pain relievers just can’t
fix it. If you’ve tried these options but are coming up short in managing your pain
or range of motion, you may want to consider a chiropractic adjustment.
If
you’re still weighing your options, here are some benefits to consider if you are
thinking about scheduling your first chiropractic adjustment:
Some studies suggest that receiving chiropractic adjustments can have the same effect
on your blood pressure as some medications that are specifically designed to lower
your blood pressure without the side effects often associated with blood
pressure medications such as fatigue, nausea, dizziness, weight loss, and anxiety.
The study also found that these effects were not just short-term and that the
benefits of an adjustment could last up to six months after your
appointment.
Individuals that have a misaligned spine or pain in their spine often try to adjust
their position in an attempt to reduce pain in a specific area. Unfortunately, this
shift in posture can result in poor alignment in other areas. Your chiropractor can
help to align your problem areas which can result in better overall posture and
reduced pain throughout your back and spinal column.
Scoliosis is a condition that affects the curvature of the spine. The back can curve and twist causing difficulty with mobility, range of motion, pain, and may even affect your ability to breathe. While there are several options available to help cope with scoliosis, chiropractic adjustments have been shown to help treat the disease. When chiropractic adjustments are used in tandem with physical therapy, the progression of scoliosis can even be halted.
Many patients believe that the only way to reduce inflammation is with medication or
heat therapies. However, these treatment options are only temporary and can’t
correct the underlying problems, but when you utilize chiropractic adjustments, you
can often stop the issues that are causing the swelling in the first
place.
Since properly aligned joints are not as likely to experience
irritation that leads to inflammation, chiropractic adjustments can reduce or
eliminate your inflammation as well as eliminate the need for medications.
Sciatica is a condition that many patients experience that causes pain to radiate
down your spine and into your legs. This is the result of a damaged or pinched
sciatic nerve. Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce the pressure on the sciatic
nerve which can lead to a reduced need for pain medications and a reduction
in overall pain.
Both migraine and tension headaches can be linked to problems with the back or spine.
In fact, headaches are the top reason that people seek the help of a chiropractor. A
properly aligned spine helps with both muscle tightness and pain which can cause
both types of headaches. This means that there is a cascading positive effect of
your chiropractic adjustment as an aligned spine does not strain the muscles and
therefore won’t trigger your painful headaches.
If you are experiencing pain in the back, neck, or any associated pain it is a good time to schedule an appointment with a chiropractor. A licensed chiropractor can review your case to identify the best options for you. Call to schedule your appointment today.