A popular misconception about chiropractic care is that it’s only for people with back pain. The fact is, chiropractic treatment has the potential to treat various physical ailments. Whether you’re an athlete who needs help with sports recovery, a professional suffering from “tech neck,” or simply dealing with aches and pains, you may benefit from chiropractic care.

Pain relief: The most obvious benefit of chiropractic care is that it can help alleviate pain and discomfort. First, a licensed chiropractor will work with you to identify the source of your pain. Once they find the root cause, they can use various adjustment techniques to align your spine, eliminate joint restrictions and alleviate pressure on the nerves and other tissues.

Beyond back pain, spinal adjustments can help with joint discomfort; bursitis; arthritis; chronic injuries; stress and tension disorders; neck, upper and lower back, shoulder and elbow, as well as knee, foot and ankle pain.

Improved nervous system communication: Your body is a living communication system. The brain sends electrical impulses down the spinal cord through miles of nerves that connect to every cell, system, structure and organ in the body. Those cells, systems, structures and organs send electrical impulses back to the brain so it can respond accordingly.

Just as with technological communication, structural issues in your body — like restricted range of motion in the spinal joints — can cause signal interference in your nervous system. When a joint is stuck or not moving properly, the ligaments and tissues within the joint, the muscles that attach, and the nerves that exit that area of the spine can be negatively affected.

Making an appointment with a chiropractor can be the first step toward remediating whatever issue is causing you pain.

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