• How chiropractic adjustments can alleviate different types of pain, including back pain, neck pain, and joint pain.

Chiropractic adjustment has been highly embraced in pain management to complement traditional medical care. It involves treatment where a licensed chiropractor uses pressure to manipulate joints in your body to help realign the spine and reduce pain and discomfort. Chiropractor adjustment significantly helps relieve back, neck, and joint aches through a non-invasive technique. Chiropractic therapy majorly involves the use of manual or hands-on therapy that is performed to promote musculoskeletal health. The chiropractic adjustment or manipulation performed on the spine and other parts of the body is aimed at correcting alignment, improving motion and physical function, and helping the body gain the ability to heal itself. Realigning the spine helps reduce pressure on the central nervous system.

 • The techniques and methods used in chiropractic care for pain relief.

• Gonstead adjustments

It is a commonly used chiropractic adjustment technique that is hands-on in diagnosing and fixing specific issues. It is aimed at analyzing the spinal region and realigning the spine to help reduce pain and inflammation in the affected areas.

• Activator Technique

This is a chiropractic treatment where the chiropractor uses a hand-held mechanical instrument known as an activator to deliver small impulses to the spine. The activator technique is effective in adjusting the tone of the nervous system. It has proven effective in treating neck pain, back pain, and headaches.

• Flexion-Distraction

In this chiropractic technique, the chiropractor adjusts the cranium (skull) and stretches the back gently, aligning the spine to its normal position. It is mainly used to treat facet joint, back, and neck pain.

• Diversified technique

It is a common adjustment procedure where chiropractors use their hands to apply a rapid thrust or impulse to help align the spinal. It helps relieve tension around the affected area and allows fluids to restore circulation, spine alignment, and proper movement. It is mainly used on people with lumbar disc herniation, which causes whiplash, neck, and back pain, and misaligned joints or bones. It is, however, risky due to the high force used.

• Soft tissue therapy

It involves clinical massage focusing on soft tissues like joints, tendons, connective tissue, ligaments, and muscles. It helps release toxins and improves blood flow and circulation. It is also aimed at relieving any discomfort associated with chronic pain, stress, and muscle overuse.

• The advantages of chiropractic care over pain medication and surgery.

Chiropractic care has presented the following benefits over pain medication and surgery;

• Reducing over-dependence of the pain medication. Pain relievers are an easy-grab option, but they only mask the symptoms of pain without addressing the actual cause of pain. As a result, one tends to depend on the pain relievers. They also present unwanted side effects like digestive and internal organ distress that can be avoided by seeking chiropractic care.
• Reducing inflammation. Chiropractic adjustments have proven effective in reducing numerous inflammatory substances in the blood that play a role in plaque formation and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is evident that chiropractic care helps combat chronic diseases.
• Chiropractic care encourages the body’s ‘built-in’ healing ability. Research shows that spinal adjustments help increase immunoglobulins, which fight off harmful bacteria and viruses.

 • Patient testimonials on their experiences with pain management through chiropractic care.

“So far I’ve had a great experience! I already feel the difference from my adjustments and have much less discomfort and pain.”

– Athena