By Julio Riess


Leg pain comes in many ways. It may be due to peripheral neuropathy, varicose veins, bursitis, gout, deep vein thrombosis and many other causes. Leg pain may be a result of a misaligned spine. Once the spine is in balance, the pain is gone. You can find a Knox County chiropractor to help with your leg regardless of the cause.

Following a full evaluation of the patient, chiropractic spinal adjustments are usually the first line of care. If the source of pain is an imbalance in the spine, these adjustments will do wonders to relieve the pain. Adjustments may be needed periodically to acquire and maintain balance in the spine.

Complimentary modalities may be recommended, which will likely include physical therapy. Much like chiropractic, the concept is to provide relief naturally without the use of drugs or surgery. Physical therapy is a gradual process. The therapist develops an exercise routine and works with the patient to teach the exercises. Even after the sessions have been completed, patients are able to continue with the routine to maintain a state of wellness.

Massage is also complimentary to chiropractic care. Many clinics have both a massage therapist and physical therapist on the staff to be a part of the patient care. There are many, many types of massage therapy. Your therapist will likely be trained in some, but not all types of massage. The massage process increases circulation and is usually very relaxing to muscles and other soft tissue. This will frequently reduce pain.

Acupuncture originated in Japan but is considered a Chinese modality. Asians have long appreciated the advantages of acupuncture to care for all manners of illness. Western medicine now accepts that acupuncture can reduce pain. It releases endorphins, and the increased endorphins reduce anxiety, which can only affect the patient positively.

Your care may involve some or all of these modalities. Each of them works to safely and naturally restore balance and reduce pain. All this can often be achieved without surgery or the use of addictive pain killers.




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