10 Common Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:05:27 -0400

Aches, Pains, Stress, Headaches, Fatigue....Chiropractic can help with these symptoms and more. The following list shows 10 Common Reasons to Visit aChiropractor. Chiropractic treatments are natural. They do not use pain killers or other medications that typically cover up the problem and have addictive side affects. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms or want to prevent getting these symptoms in the future, contact Chirocean today to schedule an initial visit for you and your family.

IMMUNITY & COVID-19

Chiropractic treats parts of the spine and nervous system that control your body’s immune response. Combined with a reduction in stress, better sleep, and a more functional musculoskeletal system, the effects of chiropractic treatments can boost your body's immunity and help keep you healthy in the fight against COVID-19.

1. BACK PAIN

When the bones of the spine, called vertebrae, are slightly misaligned, this causes sore muscles and painful movement. Overtime, bad posture, athletics, pregnancy, and more, misalign the bones of the spine causing pain and instability. Chiropractors can directly help reverse this process. Left untreated, it is likely that the symptoms will get worse and lead to a greater instability and possible traumatic events in the future (ie. Lumbar disc herniations, functional scoliosis, migraines etc.). Chirocean chiropractic treatments are a great way to correct these problems, especially when they are in the early stages.

2. NECK PAIN

Your neck is the top region of your spine. It allows your head to move and protects the first part of your spinal cord as it leaves your skull. As stated above, through improper posture or movements, the vertebra of the neck will often misalign causing pain, migraines, muscle soreness, and decreased mobility. Neck pain and low back pain are intricately connected and one will exacerbate the other overtime. Modern habits including constantly looking down at a computer or cell phone are common causes of vertebral misalignments in the neck. Again, Chirocean chiropractic treatments are a great way to correct these problems, especially when they are in the early stages.

3. PAIN, NUMBNESS, AND TINGLING

If you are experiencing pain and tingling in the arms, hands, legs, feet, skin of the face, chest, or back, this may be a sign of vertebral misalignment or nerve impingement. If you notice constant numbness or tingling it is advisable to get your spine checked first. This is a common symptom seen in our practice. Chirocean chiropractic treatments will realign your spine taking pressure off spinal nerves which are often the root cause of this condition. Though there are other conditions that can cause numbness and tingling (such as vascular disorders) our doctors will determine the proper diagnosis and treatment that is right for you. When necessary, if our doctors cannot help, we will refer you to the proper health care professional.

4. HEADACHES & MIGRAINES

This is perhaps the most common reason we have for patients visiting our practice; second perhaps to low back pain. There are a few main types of headaches, but one of the most common is a cervicogenic headache. Simply put this is a headache caused by improper alignment of the vertebra in the neck. As mentioned before, Chirocean can help directly with this type of headache. Other types include stress (psychosomatic) headaches and tension headaches both of which have also been shown to be relieved by chiropractic treatments. Because headaches are a common reason for taking pain medication, chiropractic treatments may also reduce your dependance on pain medications too.

5. FATIGUE

Many people struggle with fatigue. This can be for many reasons, but generally fatigue is caused when your body is spending more energy than it is creating. Chirocean's chiropractic treatments will relax your body, realign your skeleton, and release stress. All of which have an overall effect that reduces the amount of energy your body will be spending. Also, many patients sleep better after receiving chiropractic care which allows your body to replenish and create more energy decreasing your overall fatigue.

6. LACK OF SLEEP & POOR SLEEP QUALITY

As mentioned above, when your body is in a more healthy state, you sleep better. Many people suffer from lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep. Tension or pain in the musculoskeletal system, your muscles, neck, back, hips, or general anxiety will prevent good sleep. Receiving regular chiropractic treatments will reduce muscle tension, reduce anxiety, and reduce pain. For these reasons many of our patients report immediately getting better sleep even after as little as one treatment.

7. ANXIETY & STRESS

Stress is one of the most harmful phenomena to our bodies. When our mind is not relaxed, our body's will not perform at their best. We are all constantly bombarded with stress each day. This stress directly causes muscle tension and the release of hormones that promote a state of high alertness that prevents rest and relaxation. Chiropractic treatments will directly stimulate parts of your spine that when excited, promote rest and relaxation and combat stress. Patients consistently report feeling less stress; attributed to regular chiropractic treatments.

8. INJURIES DUE TO CAR ACCIDENTS, FALLS, & OTHER TRAUMAS

Any form of trauma from a sprained ankle to a car accident causes problems to the spine and musculoskeletal system. After a fender bender or car accident, many people do not feel pain and symptoms. The symptoms are usually slow to appear, but when they do, back pain, migraines, and neck pain are at the top of the list. After a car accident, the best option is to get your spine checked by a chiropractor immediately to ensure that the tissues heal properly and quickly.

9. REDUCING THE USE OF PAINKILLERS

Chiropractic treatments are a natural approach to reducing pain, among other symptoms. If you are taking pain medications for musculoskeletal issues, it is likely that the usage of these medications can be reduced or even eliminated through chiropractic treatments. Recently, it has been widely reported the the reliance of the medical community on opioid pain medication has led to addiction and over-prescription of these medications. Chiropractic should be tried before covering up pain with these medications, risking addiction.

10. IMPROVED FITNESS & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

When your joints are not aligned, you can't move as well. Your muscles get sore, and injury is much more likely. If you go to a gym, workout, or play any sport, chiropractic care will positively affect your performance and reduce your risk of injury or overuse. As a lifelong athlete and health advocate, I can tell you first hand that chiropractic care has been one of the most beneficial activities to my training plan.

In conclusion, the list above is not a complete list of all of the benefits of chiropractic care. However, if you suffer from one or more of these conditions, I recommend that you try chiropractic treatments and stop suffering and taking harmful pain medications. And finally, if you do not have any of these aliments, you should also consider chiropractic treatments for the prevention of these conditions. Chiropractic treatments are quick, easy, and often very relaxing. Contact Chirocean today for more information and to find out how soon you can schedule your initial visit to get started.

Dr. Matthew Butler DC & Dr. Gabriel Rivera DC

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Ginger Tea: Boost Your Immunity

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:58:50 -0400

These days it's of the up-most importance that our Chirocean community of patients stay home and practice the all-to-common catch-phrase "social distancing." Also, since we are staying home we must use the tools we have to raise our bodies own defenses and help our own immune systems to be as strong as possible.

There are various ways to stimulate and strengthen your body's immune defense system from home such as daily light exercise, getting adequate sleep, daily conservative chiropractic treatments, and consuming certain foods with properties that support your immunity. Since most people don't have a live-in chiropractor, it is time to focus on the other immune boosting options which most people can easily do in their home.

One nutritional option with great benefit is fresh ginger root. Ginger is widely available in supermarkets in the produce section and is very economical, and can last a couple weeks in the refrigerator. Ginger is considered a powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, anti fungal, and anti-carcinogen. It also contains vitamin C, magnesium, and other beneficial minerals.

Other benefits include: nausea relief, digestive support, increased blood circulation, menstrual symptom relief, and stress reduction.

How to prepare Ginger Tea:

For 2 cups of tea,

1. Grate a thumb-size piece of fresh ginger using a cheese grater.

2. Add the grated ginger to a pot with 2-3 cups of boiling water.

3. Boil for 5-10 minutes.

3. Strain the tea into a pitcher or cup.

4. Add the juice of half of a fresh lime.

5. Add fresh organic honey to taste.

Enjoy!

Once the current threat of Corona Virus COVID-19 passes, Chirocean will again be available to provide continued routine on-site chiropractic treatments and nutritional advice to strengthen your immunity. We wish continued health and safety for all the members of our Chirocean community during these uncertain times. Remain optimistic and take prevention seriously, and remember we are here to answer any questions you may have about chiropractic, exercise, nutrition, illness, or any other topic regarding how to realize your best health, naturally.

Referencias:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92775/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23123794/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609356/

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