Chiropractic Adjustments: A Natural Way to Relieve Pain and Improve Function
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Chiropractic adjustments are a natural and effective way to relieve pain and improve function. They involve the application of a controlled force to a joint in order to restore its normal range of motion and function. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to perform adjustments, but the goal is always the same: to improve the health of the nervous system and allow the body to heal itself.
How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work?
Chiropractic adjustments work in a number of ways. First, they can have an analgesic effect much like Tylenol or Ibuprofen, helping to reduce pain and inflammation. When a joint is not moving properly, it can become inflamed and painful. By restoring more normal and functional movement and range of motion, chiropractic adjustments can help to reduce inflammation and pain.
Second, chiropractic adjustments can help to improve blood flow to the regions adjusted.
Third, chiropractic adjustments can help to improve overall body function. When the spine is not moving properly, it can affect the way the rest of the body moves. This can lead to muscle imbalances, pain, and reduced performance. Chiropractic adjustments can help to improve spinal function and overall body function.
A fourth known benefit is increased proprioceptive input for better function of the joint adjusted. There is a map in our brains of each joint. The map includes the function, range of motion, threshold, and strength of each joint. By encouraging pain-free movement into the joints, we can help the brain re-learn how to properly move the joint with better, smoother, and more efficient movement.
And a fifth benefit of adjustments would be a dampening of the pain mechanism that allows pain triggers into the brain from processing. When your pain inhibition is working better, it is allowing less and less pain triggers affect you on a day to day basis. That's a big deal!
What Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help With?
Chiropractic adjustments can help with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Muscle pain and tension
- Joint pain
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- and much much more
What to Expect During a Chiropractic Adjustment
The first time you visit a chiropractor, they will perform a thorough history and exam in an attempt to determine the cause of your pain and whether chiropractic care is right for you. This evaluation may include a physical examination, X-rays, and other tests. With regard to x-rays, many current guidelines lean away from x-rays for everyone all of the time. There are now very specific regulations indicating when x-rays are a good idea and when they are not a good idea.
Once your chiropractor has a better understanding of your condition, they will develop a treatment plan. This plan will typically include a series of chiropractic adjustments and should also include specific and targeted exercises, therapies, and other services that may add to a patient's recovery.
Chiropractic Care is Safe and Effective
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to relieve pain and improve function with very few adverse effects or risks. It is a non-invasive treatment that does not require any medication or surgery. In research, patients typically have a higher satisfaction with chiropractors, less expense, and greater effectiveness for their non-complicated musculoskeletal complaints when compared to usual medical care.
If you are considering chiropractic care, be sure to see a qualified chiropractor. Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed healthcare professionals who have received extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
Chiropractic adjustments are a natural and effective way to relieve pain and improve function. They are safe and effective for people of all ages and conditions. If you are looking for a natural way to improve your health, movement, strength, and abilities, chiropractic care is a great option to consider.
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Dr. Jeff Williams, DC, FIANM, DABFP, FMS is double Board Certified as a Fellow in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Orthopedics as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Professionals, Certified in Functional Movement Systems, expert witness in personal injury cases, and chiropractor in Amarillo, TX. As an Amarillo chiropractor, Dr. Williams treats chronic pain, disc pain, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash injuries, and more. Dr. Williams is also the host of The Chiropractic Forward Podcast (https://www.chiropracticforward.com). Through the podcast, Dr. Williams teaches fellow chiropractors and advocates weekly for evidence-based, patient-centered practice through current and relevant research. If you have any questions for Dr. Williams, feel free to email at [email protected] Learn more about Dr. Williams and his practice at https://www.amarillochiropractor.com.
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