We all have aches, pains, and discomforts in our daily lives. From early childhood, many of us have been taught to “play through the pain.” So, it can be difficult for anyone to pay attention to their pains and bodily issues when some arise. We often don’t address pain before it becomes so exacerbated that we MUST deal with it – not the best way to maintain a pleasant quality of life.
Sadly, instead of addressing issues, many people tend to mask the issues by alleviating the symptoms with painkillers and tactics that are not good for the body in the long run.
A chiropractor’s greatest feeling of accomplishment is when they help someone find relief to pains that they have been living with for months, years, or even decades. All of these types of patients, regardless of their various pains and unique issues, have one thing in common; they all say, “I wish I had seen a chiropractor sooner.”
In this article, we will discuss some of the bodily signs people should be aware of so they know when to see a chiropractor.
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Joint and Muscle Pain
Musculoskeletal misalignment is the underlying root cause of many body pains. There is a misunderstanding amongst those not familiar with chiropractic practices; this is the belief that chiropractors can only treat pain and discomfort located within the back.
It’s a chiropractor’s job to realign the body with spinal manipulations. However, these adjustments and manipulations will help relieve pain derived from the back AND other areas of the body. By increasing blood flow and nerve function, your body can heal itself faster and relieve daily joint and muscle pain.
Consistent Headaches
Headaches can arise for no apparent reason. Scientists typically distinguish between two headache classifications, primary and secondary headaches.
Primary headaches are not a symptom of an underlying disease but are caused by overactivity and irritation to the pain-sensitive structures in your head. Secondary headaches are the symptom of an underlying condition like acute sinusitis, ear infections, or even brain tumors.
Chiropractic treatments can help relieve all types of headaches by increasing the blood flow and oxygen to the brain and surrounding pain-sensitive muscle tissues. If the spinal column is not in alignment, the head and brain may not be getting all the necessary nutrients they need to have a pain-free day.
Lingering Body Pains From an Accident
Chiropractors often see patients that have recently been in a car accident or experienced a sports-related injury. The amount of energy that the body can absorb during a collision is remarkable, and these impact-based injuries have the power to throw our bodies completely out of alignment. Just because someone involved in an accident didn’t suffer any broken bones doesn’t mean that their musculoskeletal system isn’t out of alignment.
Pain from an accident or injury can manifest itself in unforeseen ways that arise later than expected during the recovery period. An examination from a licensed chiropractor will identify misalignments on the patient’s body. After the examination, the chiropractor will understand how to treat the pain best without the need for painkillers or other medications.
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Back Pain from Sitting Too Long
During the pandemic, more people are working from home with less-than-ideal office setups, arrangements, and furniture – this can lead to back pains and debilitating pain from sciatica. Bad posture habits, which happen mostly unconsciously, can negatively impact our backs and bodies.
Slipped and herniated discs along the spinal column can cause tremendous and “electrifying” pain, as the discs put pressure against the nerves running alongside the spine. Sciatica is one of the most common conditions associated with sedentary lifestyles from computer-based office work. If you spend much of the day in an office chair and occasionally feel pain running down one or both legs, it’s time to see a chiropractor.
Dr.Scott Rosner and Dr.Jessica Rosner are experienced and compassionate chiropractors that will help you better understand your pain and apply the best techniques to promote pain relief.
If you have questions about when to see a chiropractor, or if you’re looking for a chiropractor in Braintree, MA, or a chiropractor in Weymouth, MA, please contact us.