Almost everyone has experienced some type of back or neck pain in their lives. For some people, the pain subsides after a few days, but for others, the pain can persist for weeks, months, and possibly even years.
If you are struggling to cope with pain or if it is interfering with your everyday activities, then it might be time to take a trip to your local chiropractor.
According to http://www.healthengine.com, you should contact a chiropractor if you experience any of the following symptoms for longer than a week: constant or intense pain, especially at night or when you are lying down. Pain that radiates down both or one of your legs, weakness, tingling or numbness in both or one of your legs.
Chiropractors can help relieve back pain, neck pain, whiplash, or headaches. They work with patients to ensure optimal health and wellness.
Chiropractic is a natural method of healing that does not require the use of pharmaceutical drugs or invasive surgery. Chiropractors use methods on patients that stimulate the body's communication system in order to work more effectively to initiate, control, and coordinate various functions of the organs, cells, and systems of the body.
According to http://www.palmer.edu, a broad range of techniques is used to locate, analyze, and correct vertebral misalignments in the spine. For example, chiropractors may use manual adjustment, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, or massage.
The overall goal of a chiropractic procedure is to improve spinal motion and improve the body's physical function. For more information on what a visit to the chiropractor can do for you, contact your local chiropractic office.
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