Chiropractic and Summer Time
It's just about summer time and you know what that means time for vacations, the beach, the pool, mowing the lawn, boating, fishing and so many other outdoor activities.
To prepare for the summer, many of us run into the gym or start an exercise routine at home to get fit and ready. We devote a great amount of our time and energy doing this.
Sometimes, unfortunately, we injure ourselves in the process. Many times, we try to ignore these injuries in the hopes that they will heal with time, but they seem to linger. Why stay in pain? Chiropractic is a very effective method in treating a multitude of injuries, aches and pains.
Chiropractors are more than just back crackers. Today's chiropractor treats a myriad of ailments, utilizing several coordinated measures.
The bread and butter of chiropractic is the adjustment. The chiropractic adjustment is the gentle manipulation of the spine and extremities to aid the body in achieving and maintaining proper alignment of the skeleton, thus helping the body to work more efficiently and free of discomfort.
When proper alignment is maintained, both the skeletal and nervous systems are allowed to operate without interference.
Chiropractors also treat soft tissue injuries. When soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament and other connective tissue) is injured, the inflammatory response is initiated to begin the healing process. Sometimes though, the inflammatory response is prolonged due to repetitive stress and the condition becomes chronic.
Chiropractors use physical therapy and manual therapies to prevent acute injuries from becoming chronic and reverse the effects of chronic injuries. With the use of electric stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, spinal decompression and instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation the chiropractor can speed along the healing process.
There is absolutely no reason to just grin and bear it when it comes to pain. Life is too short to suffer from aches and pains. If you or someone close to you is dealing with an injury, there is a chiropractor ready and more than willing to help you heal and stay at your best.
