Why You Need Full Body Chiropractic Adjustments
Are you experiencing joint pain, backaches, or recurring headaches? Well, you may need chiropractic services. These holistic and non-invasive treatments not only are they drug-free, but they enable the body to heal naturally. Plus, it benefits a variety of problems such as back and joint pain, headaches, arthritis, and organ function.
Despite its popularity, there are still misconceptions about chiropractic services as people are still confused about how the practice works and its effectiveness. At Upper Cervical Family Chiropractic, we put your doubts to rest by giving you the best treatment options.
What are Chiropractic Adjustments?
The World Federation of Chiropractic defines this holistic treatment as the use of manual treatments like spinal adjustments to prevent and treat musculoskeletal system disorders.
Chiropractic is a complementary medicine used to provide pain-free treatment as well as prevent future injuries.
Full body chiropractic adjustments use manipulation techniques on various joints of the body to increase motion and reduce pain.
How do Chiropractic Treatments work?
Our chiropractor works to help place the body in its proper position and allowing it to heal itself. Safety is paramount to us, that’s why we assess the body to identify joints that are dysfunctional and apply thrust to them.
The full body adjustment involves spine and limb adjustment. We focus our attention on the spine alignment as the nervous system controls every cell in our body.
Why Get a Full Body Adjustment?
You may need chiropractic adjustment if you have vertebral subluxation the mechanical comparison and irritation of spinal nerves and joints. A variety of factors can lead to vertebral subluxation such as;
- Misalignment of vertebra
- Poor posture
- Joint swelling
- Joint inflammation caused by poor diet
- Degenerative diseases or osteoporosis
- Tight back muscles
What to Expect
When you visit our chiropractic center for the first time, an assessment and several tests will be done to help determine the status of your spine and the musculoskeletal system. Basic visual examinations and x-rays will also be done. MRI and CBCY can be done, but they are reserved for patients with severe abdominal pain.
With these test results, the chiropractor will use any of these techniques;
- Diversified techniques
Our chiropractor uses this technique to treat major chiropractic conditions. This technique restores spinal alignment and effective motion. Plus, it provides instant relief from back and neck pain.
- The activator method
This method uses a handheld adjustable instrument that delivers gentle impulses into vertebral segments of your spine and limb extremities. The treatment is done in steps and it begins with the lower back and advances towards the head. It can be used to treat everything from migraines to lower back pain.
- Other techniques
The chiropractor may also use;
- Sacral Occiput Technique (SOT)
- Cervical traction
- ArthroStim
- Drop Piece Tables
Benefits of Full Body Adjustment
Working with our chiropractor will offer you long term benefits;
- Eases lower back and neck pain
- Helps with sciatica—pain that originates from the sciatic nerve through your hip and buttocks
- Relieves both tension and migraine headaches
- It may help with colic and acid reflux by easing vertebral subluxations which make the gut and brain nerve sensitive
- Upper cervical adjustments can help with neurological conditions
- Prevents the progression of scoliosis
- Improves athletic performance because it relieves muscle tension and also addresses sport injuries
- Helps with osteoarthritis and joint pain
- Reduces trouble with flexibility and fibromyalgia
- Improves sleep by reducing anxiety and breathing problems
Call Us Today
Our chiropractor in Texas has experience in providing excellent treatment to ease the pain. With the perfect blend of modern and traditional chiropractic methods. The team will ensure you get the best treatment and care. For eight decades, our medical team has served San Angelo, TX by offering a variety of chiropractic services including full body adjustment, spinal manipulation, and joint treatment.
Whether you are looking for carpal tunnel treatment, full-body chiropractic adjustment, joint, and muscle relief, or to improve your physical performance, we can help you. So, call us today to experience the transformative power of chiropractic treatment.