Understanding and Treating Subluxations
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Do you feel like your body has been out of alignment lately? If so, you might have a joint subluxation. Subluxations, which are misalignments of the joints, can cause pain, discomfort, and even affect the way your body functions. Fortunately, chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat them. Let’s take a look at what subluxations are and what chiropractic treatment is available for them.
What Is a Subluxation?
A subluxation is when one or more bones in your spine become misaligned. This can happen due to an injury or repeated strain on your back. When this happens, it causes irritation of the surrounding nerves and tissue, resulting in pain and discomfort. Chronic subluxations can lead to other health issues over time such as headaches and digestive problems.
Chiropractic Care for Subluxations
Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat joint subluxations with natural methods that don’t involve surgery or medication. A chiropractor will use manual adjustments to realign the affected joints, relieving pressure from the surrounding tissues and restoring mobility. They may also recommend lifestyle modifications such as proper posture habits or exercise therapy to help prevent future subluxations from occurring.
In addition to manual adjustments, chiropractors may use other treatments such as physical therapy or massage therapy to help reduce inflammation and improve circulation around the affected area. This helps relieve pain and discomfort while promoting healing at the same time. Chiropractors may also suggest dietary changes if necessary in order to maintain good overall health and well-being.
Subluxations can cause a lot of pain and discomfort if left untreated, but fortunately they can be managed with proper care from a skilled chiropractor. Chiropractors use manual adjustments along with physical therapy exercises or massage therapy techniques to restore mobility of affected joints while helping reduce inflammation around them at the same time. If necessary, they may also suggest lifestyle modifications such as diet changes in order to maintain good overall health and well-being going forward. Regardless of your current level of pain or discomfort due to joint subluxations, seeing a chiropractor is always a good idea!
