10 Conditions That Can Be Effectively Treated through Chiropractic Treatment

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10 Conditions That Can Be Effectively Treated through Chiropractic Treatment


Chiropractic treatment is an effective way to treat spinal conditions that cause musculoskeletal disorders or nerve pain. Here is a list of conditions that can be treated through chiropractic care Majority of the spinal conditions that cause musculoskeletal disorders or nerve pain can be effectively treated through chiropractic care. This primarily includes conditions that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Whether it is stress on your vertebral column or a curve in your spine, it can be addressed through this treatment. One of the main benefits of chiropractic treatment is that you may get relief even without any medication or surgery. Chiropractors mainly focus on the underlying cause of your conditions and formulate a treatment plan addressing the cause, which may give positive results. Here is a list of conditions that can be treated through chiropractic care: 1. Joint pain- Joint pain may occur due to trauma, repetitive use injury, or diet that causes inflammation. After identifying the underlying cause, chiropractors help restore your normal range of motion through their effective treatment plans. 2. Neck pain- Through wear and tear or injury you may experience mild to severe pain on your neck. Cervical spondylosis, a type of arthritis, which is caused due to aging can also cause neck stiffness along with pain. 3. Whiplash- This is a neck injury which is caused by a sudden movement of the head. Whiplash often occurs due to an accident. Neck pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the neck muscles are the common symptoms of this condition. 4. Shoulder pain– Dislocations, arthritis, fractures, and sports injury are among the reasons for shoulder pain. And each case reflects its own pattern of symptoms. As mentioned earlier, chiropractors identify the underlying cause and formulate the right treatment plan for you. 5. Sprains and strains– These are so common these days. Three out of four complain of back pain. You may experience pain with a tingling, burning or stabbing sensation. This may be dull, sharp or extreme. Sprains are caused by overstretched or torn ligaments while strains occur due to improper bending or twisting of your muscles or tendons.

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1. Slipped disc – Misalignments or subluxations of the spine can be effectively corrected with the help of a chiropractor. Slipped disc often occurs during work-related or recreational activities. 2. Migraine – Debilitating, severe headache caused due to migraine is a result of neurological disorder. 3. Sports injuries– Ankle sprains and injuries, ligament injuries, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and other sports-related conditions can be treated through chiropractic care. 4. Sciatica- This condition occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed. You may experience radiating pain below the knee. This can be moderate to severe. 5. Pinched nerves - Pinched nerve / cervical radiculopathy is another condition which can be addressed through chiropractic care. A herniated disc on your spine may cause pressure on the nerve roots which in turn generates pain that gradually radiates to other parts of the body. Numbness, muscle weakness, burning sensation are some of the symptoms of this condition. Other than the above mentioned, chiropractic treatment is also beneficial for hand/feet numbness, scoliosis, muscle soreness, carpal tunnel syndrome and many more related conditions. Chiropractors generate treatment plans based on proper diagnostic results obtained through CT scans, MRI or X-rays as well as a comprehensive physical exam. All you have to be careful is in identifying the efficient service providers.

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