When most people think of chiropractic care, they immediately think of back and neck pain. While chiropractors can certainly help with those problems, they can also help with other aches and pains, as well as your overall health and fitness.
In an attempt to dispel the idea that chiropractors are only good for cracking backs, we’ve compiled a list of just a few of the other things chiropractic care may help with. Continue reading below to learn about all of the various ways chiropractic care can provide a remedy to some of your everyday aches and pains and learn more about how Harlan Chiropractic & Acupuncture can help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
What Is Chiropractic Care and Why Should I Visit a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and the prevention of illness and injury. They frequently use physical manipulations of the spine, joints, and soft tissue to aid the body’s natural healing abilities. These manipulations, known as adjustments, realign the body so that it can alleviate tension and focus your energies on healing the injury.
Because the nervous system communicates with your entire body, including all of your organs, a compressed nerve will induce symptoms in the locations where that nerve communicates. As a result, chiropractic care treats the entire body rather than just isolated sections.
These symptoms can be effectively treated with chiropractic care and can often result in fewer doctor visits and better pain management. There are, however, numerous other reasons to visit a chiropractor.
Frequent Headaches
Headaches are often caused by poor posture, neck pressure, irregular movement, and stress. A chiropractic adjustment is an excellent approach to straighten the spine and relieve neck and shoulder tension.
Athletic Performance
Many elite athletes understand the value of chiropractic care in terms of their general health and ability to compete at the highest level. Not only does it increase function and mobility, as well as relieve pain and injury, it also boosts energy, reduces muscle tension, stiffness, and inflammation, boosts respiratory function, and boosts immunity.
Seasonal Allergies
Your nervous system is the master system that controls your immune system, glandular system, respiratory system, and any other system that has an allergic reaction. Rather than focusing on the various potential allergens, chiropractic care looks for and treats disruptions in the nervous system and explores strategies to restore your body’s ability to adjust to allergens.
Schedule an Appointment at Harlan Chiropractic & Acupuncture Today
As you can see, there are many ways in which chiropractic care can be beneficial to your overall health. While chiropractic care does not replace the need for conventional medical care, it adds a new dimension to your health care, and the comprehensive approach can help enhance your body’s natural healing abilities.
Chiropractic care emphasizes the importance of taking care and looking after your body, and no one takes that more seriously than Dr. Chris Harlan.
If you are experiencing frequent aches and pains in your body and would like to find out if chiropractic is a good fit for you, schedule an appointment with Harlan Chiropractic & Acupuncture today and discover how we can help you stay healthy.