Chiropractic is an effective treatment for pain relief and mobility, which helps improve overall health and well-being. This non-invasive treatment is based on the premise that your spinal alignment and the proper function of the nervous system have a direct impact on your overall body.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek a chiropractor. Whether caused by poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying medical conditions, such as herniated disks or osteoarthritis, chronic back pain is often debilitating and can interfere with your daily activities.
For many patients, incorporating chiropractic into their treatment plan provides long-term back pain relief and helps them regain a healthy level of mobility.
Chiropractors use various adjustment procedures and treatments to help improve spinal alignment and the function of the nervous system. These include manual adjustments of the spine, spinal manipulation, instrument-assisted manipulation, and soft tissue techniques like massage and trigger point therapy. Depending on your unique condition and pain levels, your chiropractor may also incorporate other therapies into your treatment plan, such as low-level laser therapy, therapeutic exercise, or therapeutic stretching.
Neck pain is another common condition treated by chiropractors. Poor posture, whiplash injuries, and age-related wear and tear can all cause stiffness in the neck. Chiropractic neck adjustments and soft-tissue therapies like massage, joint mobilization, and flexion-distraction therapy are designed to improve alignment and relieve tension in the neck muscles.
Arthritis is a joint disease that causes inflammation and pain in the bones and cartilage of the joints. While some forms of arthritis — such as osteoarthritis — have no treatment other than medication, others, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, can be helped by including chiropractic care in your pain management strategy. In addition to adjusting the spine, chiropractors can also provide care and strength-building exercises that reduce the speed of bone and cartilage damage, as well as improve flexibility.
If you have autoimmune arthritis, such as rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, it’s important to consult with your primary care doctor and discuss your choice to receive chiropractic care. In most cases, your doctor can advise you on if your immune system is attacking healthy tissues and whether you’re at risk for a fracture during spinal manipulation or other chiropractic techniques. For more information about our injury recovery and rehabilitation services, contact Midtown Family Wellness today. Our Atlanta chiropractor look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness. We offer same-day appointments at our clinic in Atlanta.