Chiropractic is not just for the back alone. Different parts of the body can be helped through spinal and peripheral joint manipulation. An adjustment can relieve pain, correct your body’s alignment and improve your overall function.
Chiropractor uses their hands to manipulate joints in the body. This process is also called spinal or joint manipulation. It can help reduce pain and correct the body posture and overall physical function.
Chiropractors treat many conditions affecting the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic care can help with low back pain, headache, neck pain, muscle pains and other joints of the body.
Think of a chiropractor as a doctor who cares for any kind of muscle, joint or bone pain. Chiropractors can complement the traditional medical care you receive.
Understanding what chiropractors do is pretty simple: think of aches, pains, creaks and strains. If you’ve got a problem that involves your musculoskeletal system, a chiropractor can offer alternative methods of treatment.
Chiropractors do not prescribe medication; this allows them to think outside the box. A chiropractor may prescribe:
Treatments generally do not hurt. But soreness — similar to what you might feel after a workout — is a common side effect. Over time, however, your muscles adjust.
Chiropractors can treat pain anywhere in the body: in the head , spine and jaws, the shoulders, the elbows and wrists, the hips and pelvis, and the knees and ankles.
They look at the whole musculoskeletal system and treat the root of the problem. Chiropractors make sure not only that the joints are moving properly, but also that surrounding muscles are functioning well.
Chiropractors treat problems in people of all ages. Depending on the patient, the intensity and force of treatments vary. All patients are screened to ensure that they are good candidates for chiropractic care. For example, many older patients have some thinning or softening of the bones that would rule out joint manipulation. If chiropractic care is too risky for a patient, they will guide them to the right people and resources.
At your first visit, your chiropractor discusses your medical history and performs a physical exam. You may have diagnostic tests including:
Your chiropractor develops a treatment plan based on your symptoms, exam findings and the results of tests. Then your chiropractor uses their hands or small instruments to apply a quick, controlled force to a joint. You may feel a popping or cracking sensation.
Your chiropractor may recommend other therapies along with chiropractic. These may include:
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