By Darcy Gautreau


Many residents of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, CA struggle with headaches and pain in the neck, back, arms and other body parts. If you are one of these people, you will be glad to know that chiropractic care is effective in relieving pain. By consulting with a Hermosa Beach chiropractor, you can get lasting relief from the pain you feel in the bones, joints, muscles and connective tissue like tendons, ligaments and cartilage.

Chiropractors use tiny devices or their hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to spinal joints. This procedure is called a spinal adjustment. It aims to correct structural alignment and improve physical function.

The theory behind spinal manipulation is that when the musculoskeletal structure of the body is well aligned, especially the spine, it enables the body to heal itself without needing medication or surgery. Chiropractors use spinal manipulation to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury. This kind of injury is often caused by traumatic events such as repetitive stress, falling or sitting without proper back support.

Before undergoing a chiropractic adjustment, no special preparation required. Before performing the procedure, a chiropractor will carry out a physical examination and look at your medical history. The chiropractor may also determine if it is advisable to use chiropractic adjustment to relieve the pain by performing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.

Chiropractic therapy may involve a single or a number of manual adjustments. Nutritional counseling or exercise can also be incorporated into your care plan. Chiropractors may also use therapies like electrical stimulation, massage, heat or cold therapy and ultrasound to relieve pain.

A chiropractor can also suggest lifestyle changes if he or she determines that negative lifestyle habits are the source of discomfort. For instance, being overweight can cause spinal stress. You can reduce this stress if you lose weight. The other changes that can reduce pain include good posture, proper lifting techniques and adequate sleep. You may need to visit a chiropractor several times. Therefore, you should inquire about the frequency of visits and be ready to incorporate them into your schedule.




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