5 Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor
Five Reasons to See A Chiropractor
A chiropractor is a trained medical professional who possesses a unique set of skills. Because of this, there are several reasons why people visit a chiropractor. In some situations, people have tried to visit other health professionals and haven't had any success with these visits. In other cases, people might have heard about the numerous benefits of seeing a chiropractor from a family member or a friend. Regardless, there are several common health conditions that a trained and experienced chiropractor might be able to treat. What are a few of these reasons?
One of the top reasons why people visit a chiropractor is back pain. Chiropractors are trained to handle and treat pain located in the back. Poor posture is one of the most common reasons why people develop back pain. Those who have poor posture for an extended amount of time run a high risk of spine misalignment. In order to help with this pain, chiropractors use a wide variety of techniques to realign the spine, helping people go about their days pain-free.
Neck pain is another common reason why people visit the chiropractor. The spine runs from the base of the skull down to the pelvis which means that neck pain and back pain could be due to the same problem. Many people carry their stress in their neck and this impacts the alignment of the cervical (neck) vertebrae. Just as above, chiropractors can assess the neck and perform an adjustment, helping people with pain and discomfort in their neck. This can even help those that suffer from headaches or migraines.
Car crashes are extremely tough on the body and chiropractors deal with the after effects regularly. Even a minor accident can cause misalignment of the spine in more than one place. Whiplash is the common term used to describe a strain of the cervical spine after a car accident. When someone sustains whiplash, their neck whips back and forth very quickly, thus the name. These rapid changes in momentum can strain the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the spine which can greatly impact alignment. While many people try over the counter medications or visits to other health professionals in attempts to treat their back pains post-accident, chiropractors encounter these injuries on a regular basis. Not only can they actually treat various post-accident problems and alleviate pain, but they can do it without the use of drugs and/or procedures.
Another reason that people visit the chiropractor is to improve their overall health. Visits to the chiropractor, unlike visits to other health professionals, are not meant to be stressful. In fact, their main purpose is actually to relieve stress. By helping people with proper spine alignment and joint care, patients usually leave a chiropractor’s office feeling less pain and less stress in their bodies; patients of regular chiropractic care also report better sleeping, increased mobility, feelings of well-being, happiness, an increase in strength, and a stronger immune system.
While chiropractors do specialize in treating neck and back pain, certain techniques can also help people and athletes improve their physical performance. With proper spinal alignment, patients feel an improved sense of balance and mobility; therefore, a greater degree of athleticism can be unlocked. Proper alignment can also greatly reduce the risk of injuries. All of these components add up to an improved physical performance for both weekend football games with the family and baseball practice!
Whether you’re actively experiencing pain, have had a recent car crash, are an athlete, or just wanting to improve your overall well-being, chiropractic care holds nothing but benefits for you. Your quality of life is too important to not invest into and our providers and staff at Columbia Chiropractic Center simply want the best for you!
Yours in Health,
Dr. Chelsey