How Can a Chiropractor Help You?

Chiropractic care has several benefits and can help a variety of issues. If you are currently experiencing back pain, migraines, neck pain, or tension within your muscles and joints, then chiropractic care may be a solution for you. Your bones create the frame your body needs for everyday function. Ensuring that your bones are properly aligned and at optimal performance is vital for your health. The first step to receiving any kind of care is getting to know your chiropractor and what type of treatments they can offer to help your problem areas. Understanding what your chiropractor does, what happens when bones become misaligned, how they can be fixed, and types of treatments that can be offered will help you to prepare for your visit.

What does a chiropractor do?

Chiropractors' specialize in the positioning of your bone structure. Though they primarily focus on your spine, chiropractors' can also specialize in working with other bone structures. Additional areas of specialization include:

• hands and wrists


• elbows


• feet and ankles


• knees


• shoulders


• neck


• hips

When these areas experience tension or harsh movements, they can become misaligned and cause additional problems that can interfere with the functioning of your body. Chiropractors' locate these target areas and perform a gentle adjustment to realign problem areas. By doing so, chiropractors' have the ability to relieve tension, pressure, and pain due to the misalignment.

What happens when my spine becomes misaligned?

Your spine consists of vertebrae discs that houses your spinal cord. When vertebrae become misaligned, they are pushed in a direction opposite of their normal positions and it can cause tension around the area due to where it is located. Misaligned vertebrae can effect your spinal cord and cause pinched nerves to occur. They can also pull in a direction and cause your muscles to become sore due to having to overcompensate for the shift.

How does a chiropractor fix a misalignment?

When a vertebrae or bone becomes misaligned, your chiropractor will perform a gentle adjustment that will shift it slowly back into its proper position. It will feel similar to when you lean back and stretch your back and you feel a slight pop. Your chiropractor will guide you throughout the process to ensure you are comfortable during your visit.

What types of treatments are offered with chiropractic care?

First and foremost, gentle adjustments are the main focus of your chiropractic visit, but there are additional forms of treatment used in addition to help maintain your adjustment. The following can be recommended on an individual basis:

• stretches


• muscles stimulation


• heat/ice application


• laser application

Before additional treatments are performed, your chiropractor will review your problem areas and find the best forms of treatment and review them with you prior to application.

When pain occurs, reaching out to your chiropractor for treatment options can help with relief and help to prevent additional pain from occurring. Strengthening your spine and additional areas will help to prevent a misalignment from occurring and keep your body running at your optimal performance. Contact your professional chiropractor today for more information.