- What Is Chiropractic?
- What Causes These Joint Restrictions or Subluxations?
- What is an adjustment?
- What Type Of Education Do Chiropractic Physicians Receive?
- How Long Will I Need Chiropractic Care?
- How much does it cost?
- Do you accept insurance?
- What can be done for pinched nerve?
8. What Can Be Done for Muscular Pain?
There are many types of muscular pain. Sometimes muscular pain is the direct
result of injury to the muscle, as in the case of a muscle pull, tear,
or rupture. Other times, the muscular attachment to the bone (called
the "tendon") becomes strained in a specific injury, or as the result
of repetitive strain. Examples of repetitive strain to the muscle
or tendon include prolonged and/or poor sitting postures, repetitive
motions, and improper lifting. Most people don't realize that by the
time they actually feel muscular pain, the surrounding joints and
nerves have also become affected. This is why chiropractic care is
so effective in treating muscular pain: because it is comprehensive
care that addresses not only the muscles, but also the joints and
their related spinal nerves.
After a thorough examination, the doctor will determine the exact muscles, joints, and nerves involved, as well as any underlying causes and potential perpetuating factors. Depending on the specific findings of your exam, some combination of the following treatments may be recommended to decrease your pain and speed healing: spinal manipulation (adjustment), acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and ice or heat therapy. Massage therapy and myofascial release techniques may also be used in conjunction with these other therapies in order to get the best results. Also, the doctor may arrange for on-site evaluation of your workout routine and/or workplace to correct improper ergonomic conditions, which may be aggravating your condition. In the event that your condition requires medical attention, an appropriate referral would be made promptly.
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG: HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS : Acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine have been in existence for over 4,000 years. Yet the explanation for how acupuncture works has been largely based on theory. The basic theory is outlined in a text from 200 B.C. It acknowledges in people and nature a vital energy or life force known as Qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi flows through the body via channels called meridians. If the Qi flow is altered, the resulting deficiency, excess, or stagnation of qi causes bodily malfunction, illness, and inability to heal properly. Acupuncture, in which needles are inserted into specific points along these meridians, restores the proper Qi flow, thereby returning the body to a state of improved health and decreased pain.Chiropractic doctors and other licensed practitioners administer about 10 million acupuncture treatments each year in the US, most commonly for pain control, sports injuries, and smoking cessation. As the popularity of acupuncture increases, researchers have become more interested into proving exactly how acupuncture works. To date, researchers have been able to measure an increased flow of acupuncture-induced endorphins. This explains the pain-relieving effect of acupuncture. Also, functional MRI's have measured changes in the activity of key centers of the brain, where pain is interpreted, when certain acupuncture points are treated. There are other beneficial effects of acupuncture also being researched, including the treatment of: nausea, asthma, sinus conditions, colds and the immune system, and other internal disorders. Furthermore, acupuncture has been observed clinically to enhance healing, and provide long-lasting pain relief. Read More |