Did you know that at least 70 million Americans suffer from chronic pain of some sort? Are you one of those people? The second most common reason that people see a doctor is for lower back pain. Instead of utilizing medication for pain management, many people are opting for a more natural fix. Chiropractic Care has proven to be an effective treatment for individuals suffering from back, neck, shoulder pain and a variety of other areas. Here are just a few of the main advantages of seeing a chiropractor.
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Improve Neck Pain
If you spend the majority of your day sitting down, have bad posture, or spend a lot of time looking down, you probably have experienced some neck pain. Neck pain can be caused by the tightness of your muscles in your neck. A Chiropractic adjustment can help relieve that tension in your neck, and potentially your pain all together.
No Opioid Pain Relievers
For individuals with chronic pain, they are most often prescribed opioid painkillers. However, receiving care from a chiropractor can help reduce or relieve your pain without the added medication.
Ease Back Pain
Spinal manipulation (chiropractic care), has shown moderate improvements in short-term back pain. It is also a great alternative for surgery or other invasive procedures. The most common reason people visit a chiropractor is to relieve their back pain.
Possible Reduction of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of cartilage in a joint, which causes the ends of your bones to touch and rub together. This can cause a lot of pain. Chiropractic adjustments can help align your joints and reduce how often your bones rub together.
Headaches and Migraines
For treating tension headaches and headaches that originate in your neck, spinal manipulation may be effective. For individuals with chronic migraines or headaches, visit a chiropractor and see if chiropractic care can put you at ease.
Helps Improve Posture
If you have poor posture due to sitting all day, chiropractic care can help! A ‘hunchback posture’ is called hyperkyphosis posture, and visiting a chiropractor has been shown to make significant improvements in posture for some patients.
You shouldn’t wait to visit a chiropractor just when you’re in pain. Chiropractic care is beneficial for anyone, even if they aren’t experiencing any pain.