As more and more people spend their time working from a computer and performing their leisure activities sitting down, there has understandably been a surge in individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain.
As unfortunate as it is, a good night’s sleep can’t fix everything, whether its complications in the neck, shoulder or back. Thus, here are some situations which may warrant a visit to your local chiropractor!
Experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pains
If you have been suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pains in your neck, shoulder, upper and/or lower back, it may be time to consider visiting a chiropractor. A chiropractor may help ease the pain and resolve the root cause of your pains by:
- Diagnosing your health issue. This is so that both you and your chiropractor can gain a better understanding of your condition, and the next steps to helping you treat your issue.
- Performing chiropractic care. After diagnosing your health concern, a chiropractor may also recommend chiropractic treatment, whereby they will use their hands to apply pressure onto muscles, bones or areas of the body which may need to be realigned. Chiropractic care may also help improve blood circulation in the body.
- Refer you to more appropriate treatments or treatments. In the case that a chiropractor finds your health concern may not be treatable with chiropractic care, they can also refer you to a specialist (similar to any other health professional) or a different type of treatment. For example, they can recommend daily exercises for you to perform, posture fixes as well as other professional advice for a healthy lifestyle.
Looking to fix poor posture
Chiropractic care may help you with fixing your poor posture. Patients may often experience spinal pains as a result of poor posture performed during daily activities (sitting too long at work, slouching when standing, etc.), to help realign the spine for pain relief, chiropractic care may be the solution.
Chiropractic adjustments to the body may resolve problems of poor posture, as well as correct the way patients sit or stand during their day to day lives. Chiropractors will review your medical history to determine the best way to resolve your poor posture, and create a personal treatment plan based on the results. To help fix your posture, chiropractors may also recommend their patients various posture exercises, nutrition corrections as well as lifestyle changes (for example, implementing an ergonomic setup for work).
For physical rehabilitation
If you’ve just come out of a nasty accident and want to invest in physical rehabilitation, visiting a chiropractor may help. Some chiropractors are experienced in treating patients with sports injuries, injuries from car accidents, or even those suffered from a bad fall. Chiropractic care may help ease the pain in your spine as well as improve your spinal and muscle function.
In addition to injuries, chiropractic care may also help with reducing pains and the discomfort experienced during pregnancy. Carrying a baby puts a lot of pressure onto your back and spine, meaning it may result in bad posture or spinal pains. Similar to physical rehabilitation in cases of injury, chiropractic treatment may also help for prenatal and postnatal care.
If you’re looking to undergo chiropractic care, remember to do your research first and investigate whether or not it is the best option for you. Don’t be afraid to treat your first consultation as a trial before committing to any chiropractic treatment. That being said, if you’re already warmed up to the idea of visiting a chiropractor, exploring your local options first is a great way to start.