A good number of people are familiar with the different health problems that chiropractors help solve. However, some people are not aware of the different parts of the body that chiropractors treat. This article looks at some of those parts of the body.
Neck
Also due to the wrong posture, while slouching and sleeping, people always tend to suffer from neck pain. For this reason, it is among the most common types of pain that people suffer from. It occurs when the spine is put under so much stress and pressure. The chiropractor manipulates the neck by turning it sideways, which works by easing stiffness and releasing tension thereby causing pain relief.
Back
The biggest numbers of people who seek services of chiropractors come with back pains. This is so because back pain is the most prevalent type of pain that people complain of. Back pains are usually a result of the misuse and overuse of different body parts that connect to the spine. Some of the instances that may result in back pains include slouching while working in front of your office computer and lifting very heavy weights while at work or the gym. During such activities, the vertebrae along the spine tend to get out of position and exert too much pressure on the spine resulting in back pains. During the session, the patient lies facing down with their back exposed. The chiropractor then manipulates the back through kneading and stretching. This works by realigning the vertebrae and in turn releasing pressure hence pain relief.
Head
This is the second most common type of pain that people complain of. Often, people result in taking pain relief drugs to relieve headaches and migraines even without confirming the cause. This is a grievous mistake since some migraines and headaches are a result of problems associated with the misalignment in the spine. To treat headaches and migraines, a chiropractor twists the head in different ways to ease stiffness at the back of the neck. They also give a little massage to the areas around the ears and the back of the head. What follows is the replacement of tension with a more relaxed and calm feeling that takes the pain away.
Joints
Joint pain is another common problem, especially for the aged or people suffering from arthritis. Due to disuse, joints may become too rigid to a point of partial or complete immobility. Immobility is not the only concern for people suffering from arthritis; joint pains are also frequent. Chiropractors usually manipulate knee, knuckles, and elbow joints to ease stiffness and reduce tension, which in turn brings relief to the pains being experienced by the patient.
Digestive Tract
In some rare instances, indigestion could occur due to problems associated with misalignment of the spine and lower back. Yes, this is so because when such areas experience stiffness, blood circulation is affected and this ends up slowing down the process of digestion. What follows is constant stomach pain and bowel movements coupled with lots of discomforts. When a chiropractor manipulates the spine and the lower back, blood circulation is enhanced and proper digestion consequently resumes.
Shoulders
Shoulders are another notorious source of body pains. When the back, neck, and spine are under intense pressure due to heavyweights lifting and wrong posture, shoulder pains are also imminent. Chiropractors manipulate the shoulders together with the back and neck, just like in a massage session.
With all these body parts worked on, you will be left feeling more energized and happier than how you came in. However, to make the most of the benefits of chiropractic care, you have to do your due diligence in finding a highly qualified and certified chiropractor. Entrusting critical body parts such as the spine could cause further injuries that are so fatal, a point at which death could even occur.