By Ivy Catubig


To help patients manage acute or chronic pain, conventional medical doctors typically prescribe powerful medications, which only mask the symptoms without addressing their root cause. In other cases, doctors recommend surgery to relieve pain. Invasive procedures, however, come with long recovery times and are not always effective.

Most uncomfortable musculoskeletal disorders are caused by misalignment along the spine, which is also known as subluxations. Spinal subluxations place significant pressure and stress on the surrounding nerves which in turn leads to changes in posture, organic dysfunctions, swelling, pain, and degenerative conditions of the bone among many other things. Subluxations can be caused by trauma and stress such as on-the-job injuries and car accidents. Injuries pertaining to the soft tissues like the tendons, muscles and ligaments can also be caused by a host of painful conditions. Chiropractors take a holistic, natural and truly personalized approach to addressing these types of problems.

Chiropractic care does far more than simply manage symptoms given that it strives to address the source of problems and to provide long-lasting improvements. Patients who are new to this care receive comprehensive examinations in order to determine the exact causes of their pain. Injured areas are palpated by the chiropractor and x-rays are taken to reveal any abnormalities within the musculoskeletal system. These exams can include a range of chiropractic tests to determine the state of a person's posture and the effects of ongoing muscle pull. Movement limitations can be studied via range of motion tests. Stress can be placed on specific joints with orthopedic tests to identify the cause of a patient's discomfort. Neurological testing considers the reflexes and any abnormalities in physical symmetry can be identified via postural exams that also reveal weight dynamics and the amount of pressure that is being applied to either side of the body.

Based on the results of the assessment, the chiropractor develops a care plan that is individually-tailored according to the condition or injury and the patient's overall health goals.

There are many conditions that can be improved via chiropractic care including carpal tunnel, sports injuries, arthritis, sciatica and headaches to name a few.

With chiropractic care, it is possible to address injuries and pain at their underlying causes while gaining new information on how to prevent these types of problems. This all-inclusive approach to wellness and care also helps people avoid the dangers of high-risk, invasive procedures and potentially addictive painkillers.




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