Here are 8 reasons to see a chiropractor for chiropractic care:
1. Back Pain Relief
When it comes to relieving back pain, chiropractors are known for their results. Consumer Reports has rated chiropractic care as the best option for lower back pain, ahead of pharmaceuticals, acupuncture, and physical therapy.
Numerous studies have shown that patients who seek Chiropractic care for low back pain relief experience fast results and it lasts longer.
2. Relief From Neck Pain
Chiropractic’s experience with neck pain is as impressive as those with lower back pain. ABC News recently conducted a study that found chiropractic adjustments to be superior to physical therapy and pharmaceuticals when it comes to neck pain.
Similar to their back pain studies, the study found that chiropractic patients recover twice as quickly as those who receive traditional medical care.
3. Feelings Of Tingling Or Numbness
Due to their pain and discomfort, patients who suffer from sciatica (in the legs or feet) or cervical radiculopathy (in the arm or hand), will often seek medical treatment first. Surgery is the only option.
Chiropractic care relieves pressure on nerves and treats the root cause of the problem. Most cases can be delayed or eliminated by chiropractic.
4. Relief From Headaches/Migraines
Although headaches are quite common, they are not considered normal. Headaches are an indication that your central nervous system is under stress. All types of headaches can be treated with chiropractic, including migraines.
The adjustments relieve pressure on nerves, allowing the whole body to function more efficiently. Many headaches will disappear or dissipate as a result. It’s also supported by published research. Chiropractic is the best place to begin if you are suffering from headaches.
5. Peak Performance And Improved Range Of Motion
Many athletes visit chiropractors regularly. Most professional athletes have supported chiropractic and have given credit to them for their success.
Chiropractic improves the performance of the musculoskeletal systems which helps to prevent injury and speed up recovery much quicker. Having a chiropractor in your corner can help you from minorly or majorly injuring yourself.
It’s important to stretch before any sports activity but it’s also important to have a steady maintenance routine to protect yourself.
6. Healthier Children
Parents are bringing their children to chiropractic care more often. Many children have been helped by chiropractic care for conditions like colic, ear infections, and asthma. Safety is another area where it has an excellent track record.
Chiropractic is not qualified to diagnose or treat any of these conditions. Chiropractic adjustments remove interferences from the central nervous system and allow the whole body to express itself at its highest level. Yes, even children.
7. Menstrual Problems Relief
Chiropractic can help women with pain and irregular periods. Women who are older have also experienced relief from their menopausal symptoms. Women make up around 60% of chiropractic patients according to a survey back in 2019.
8. Allergies Relief
Patients also come to me with allergies and other respiratory problems. Your central nervous system’s integrity is crucial to the effectiveness of your immune system in fighting off allergies. Seasonal allergies can cause fewer symptoms in chiropractic patients without the need to take over-the-counter medication.
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