Today, Chiropractic care is most commonly associated with low back and neck pain. Most of our patients are shocked to find out that there are hundreds of other conditions that we treat successfully on a daily basis. These conditions range from chronic headaches and neuropathy to plantar fasciitis and bursitis. Many patients have tried multiple different treatment options before reaching our office and have often given up hope. If you, or anyone you know, have been suffering from any of the conditions mentioned in the following short article, call today. A consultation with Dr. Floarke is completely FREE.
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What Conditions do Chiropractors Treat?
Chiropractors commonly treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries. Most chiropractic patients understand that chiropractors can relieve pain, and regular chiropractic care will prevent pain, further injuries, and may stop or reverse many conditions.
Millions of people suffer from back, neck, extremity (arms, legs) and other musculoskeletal pain, which are all effectively relieved by chiropractic care, without the need for medication.
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chiropractors are trained to identify and make referrals for conditions that should be treated by medical specialists, if need be. Common extremity complaints may include tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and ankle pain, and sports injuries.
•Headaches, migraines
•Upper, mid, lower back pain & stiffness
•Neck pain & stiffness
•Pinched nerves, muscle spasms
•Leg & arm pain, tingling, numbness, weakness
•Leg & arm joint pain or dysfunction
•Carpal or Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Conditions & Diseases
In addition to back and neck pain, chiropractic is also very effective for treating medical conditions for people of all ages including babies and the elderly. Conditions such as allergies or chronic ear infections in children, are successfully treated by chiropractic.
Many conditions are caused by subluxations (misalignments of spinal bones), which irritate or aggravate the nerves resulting in diseases or conditions. Chiropractic care can provide partial or full relief to many of these conditions:
•Asthma
•Arthritis
•Bursitis
•Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
•Colic
•Ear infection
•Fertility issues
•Frequent colds, flus
•Gastrointestinal syndromes
•Intervertebral disc syndrome
•Loss of equilibrium
•Menstrual disorders
•Multiple Sclerosis
•Sciatica
•Scoliosis
•Tendonitis
•Thoracic outlet syndrome
•Respiratory infection
Injuries
Many common injuries can also be effectively treated by chiropractic care. The most common injuries are automobile accidents, where the symptoms can be delayed by weeks or even months after the accident. Auto insurance often covers these injuries.
Work place injuries including falls, lifting injuries, and others are also treatable by chiropractic. Many work places offer insurance to cover these types of injuries.
Chiropractic works well with sport injuries, and chiropractors can often improve performance. Some common injuries treated by chiropractors include:
•Auto accidents
•Chronic injuries
•Falling injuries
•Lifting injuries
•Sport injuries
•Whiplash
•Work-related injuries
Please talk to your chiropractor for more information on how chiropractic care can help your specific pain, condition, or injury. Many conditions are treatable naturally without the need for surgery or medication. Everyone deserves good health and a healthy nervous system!
Article written by Lisa Chau, M.Sc., writer for Chiropractor.com