Reasons to See a Chiropractor

Consulting a chiropractor can offer many benefits that will greatly improve your emotional and physical well-being. However, many people believe that they only need to see a chiropractor when something is wrong or when they can no longer tolerate pain symptoms. A chiropractor can help prevent these mistakes. While most people know that it’s time to visit a chiropractor when they experience back pain, there are other tips to keep in mind.

Muscle or Joint Pain

If you have muscle and joint pain, your first reaction shouldn’t be to take aspirin from your medicine cabinet. Your pain can be due to problems with the alignment of the musculoskeletal system. A chiropractor is trained to make sure the body functions as efficiently as possible by using chiropractic manipulations to relieve muscles and joints pain. These adjustments in the spine increase blood flow and nerve conduction for sore joints and muscles.

Headache

Headaches can be caused by several factors, including lack of oxygen, malnutrition, dehydration, or misalignment of the neck or spine. A chiropractor can help improve blood flow and relieve headaches, which increases the amount of oxygen reaching the brain. Also, your chiropractor may recommend changing your diet to improve your overall health.

Your Job Involves Sitting for Long Periods

If your job involves sitting for long periods, especially when leaning over a keyboard, it’s not uncommon for you to find yourself in terrible posture. Poor posture tends to put unwanted pressure on your shoulders, neck, and upper back. The pressure may cause the bones and discs to shift enough to cause issues such as a herniated or slipped disc. Chiropractors can make sure that your spine is properly aligned so you don’t have problems in the future.

Chronic Back Pain

An obvious sign that a visit to the chiropractor is needed is when you have chronic back pain. Several factors can contribute to back pain, such as the type of work you do, daily rest time, and posture. A chiropractor can relieve this pain with no anesthetics or invasive surgery.

Limited Range of Motion

If you discover that your arms and legs aren’t as flexible as before, or if you can turn your neck as far in one direction, this is a sign that you need to visit a chiropractor. A chiropractic adjustment realigns the joints and bones, increasing your body’s range of motion and relieving pain. Having a normal range of movement can help your body function optimally.

Sharp, Stabbing Pain in the Legs

If you experience sharp, stabbing pain in your legs, or weakness and tingling, it could be an indication that you have a herniated disc or a pinched nerve. A qualified chiropractor can diagnose the cause of your leg pain and perform a spinal adjustment to relieve unwanted pressure on the nerve causing the pain.

A visit to the chiropractor at Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy can help you get fit and feel better overall, even if you don’t have back pain.