If you’ve been experiencing neck and back pain, headaches, or are wanting to improve your posture at work, a chiropractic adjustment is one of the best treatments you can do for your body.
During your initial exam, the chiropractor will take a visual examination of your spine and may need to take X-rays to get a good picture of what is going on to cause pain in your neck and back. Once they know what areas need to be worked on, they’ll perform a chiropractic adjustment. There are many ways to do an adjustment, but most often, the chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply “a controlled, sudden force to a joint, pushing it beyond its usual range of motion,” (Mayo Clinic). It’s common to hear popping or cracking sounds as the joints move. You may also feel a little sore as your muscles and joints adjust to their new position. You can ice
Below are some top benefits of getting an adjustment from your local chiropractor.
Chiropractic care has been shown to reduce extreme pain like sciatica, alleviate headaches, and improve mobility of the neck and spine. Relieving neck and back pain is a primary goal of an adjustment. Often patients come in because of persistent pain. Regular adjustments can not only decrease (or completely relieve) neck and back pain, but they can also increase muscle blood flow by taking pressure off the nerves.
Another common area of treatment is for headaches. By targeting specific spinal discs in your adjustment, the chiropractor can help alleviate stress to the nerves that are causing headaches. Spinal manipulation not only helps with decreasing headaches, but also helps to prevent fluid buildup and increase in muscle tension which helps to prevent future headaches.
Most adults also suffer from bad posture due to the increasing amount of time they spend sitting at a desk. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help improve posture and decrease pain from prolonged sitting.
If you’re experiencing neck and back pain or frequent headaches, a chiropractic physician will be able to take an in-depth look at what is going on and potentially make some adjustments for your comfort. Chiropractic Physicians can help diagnose, treat, restore, and strengthen your body through our various massage therapy and chiropractic treatments. Now’s the time to put your health first!
Schedule your appointment with one of our primary care providers in Burien, WA, Kent, WA, Federal Way, WA, or Tacoma, WA today!