Whether it’s from injury, wear and tear, signs of aging, or something else – that nagging, won’t-go-away pain along your spine is one of the most obvious signs you should seek chiropractic care.

Regular chiropractic care provides an improved range of motion, helping you move freely and get through your daily activities with less pain or discomfort. 

What is chiropractic medicine?

Chiropractic focuses on the body’s ability to heal itself through movement, nutrition, and exercise. By improving the neuromusculoskeletal system’s ability to perform, chiropractors believe the benefits of spinal adjustments and realigning joints enhance the functioning of other systems in the body.

For example, when your body is sore, joints and muscles tense up, resulting in inflammation and a decrease in range of motion with pain. Unfortunately, this tension and pain get in the way of your well-being. But with chiropractic care, joint and muscle discomfort is reduced, and you experience an internal awakening of the nervous system. 

What does a chiropractor do?

Chiropractors practice a form of alternative medicine that cares for a patient’s neuromusculoskeletal system – the bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments with an emphasis on managing back and neck pain through regular spinal adjustments. 

There are dozens of chiropractic therapies and adjustment techniques used to relieve pain and promote optimal alignment. A chiropractor’s primary therapy is spinal manipulation, where they use hands or instruments to apply force to a joint in the spine, moving the joint in a specific direction for better alignment.

In addition to spinal manipulation, chiropractors may include other treatments such as: 

• Relaxation
• Stimulation
• Hot and cold treatment
• Exercise
• Diet and weight loss counseling

When should you see a chiropractor?

🗹 Chronic Back Pain

🗹 Joint or Muscle Pain

🗹 Neck Pain

🗹 Headaches and Migraines

🗹 You Just Want To Feel Better

Is chiropractic therapy worth it?

Chiropractic adjustments can be beneficial, but you need to be willing to make the commitment as well. Like anything in your life that requires regular maintenance, a chiropractic program plan is continuous, and achieving optimal results takes effort. While some adjustments and therapies start working immediately to alleviate pain, chiropractic care is a lifestyle; therefore, it’s important you maintain optimal spinal alignment and function to keep your nervous system healthy. 

The amount you’ll have to pay for chiropractic care varies based on a number of things. The good news – most insurances, including the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, now cover various chiropractic therapies. If you have little or no insurance, you can choose to pay directly for care. Many patients find chiropractic care to be less expensive than invasive surgeries or pain medications. 

Whether chiropractic therapy is worth your time and money, in the end, is really up to you. The best way to make an informed decision is to make an appointment with a licensed chiropractor who can evaluate your personal needs and lay out therapy plan options as needed. 

*The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. You should always consult with your doctor before beginning any therapy program.