When you are in pain, you just want relief. Focusing on whole-body wellness, and getting to the root of the problem, rather than simply treating symptoms is the best way to get long-term relief. If you want to keep your whole body in top physical condition, then make sure that the spine is working properly. 

Some Surprising Ways To Tell You Need A Chiropractor

Most people know that chiropractors can address pain related to the neck, shoulders, and back. In addition to the areas that are directly connected to our spine (where we most often think of chiropractors focusing their attention), there are so many more things that Northern Utah chiropractic care can alleviate or cure altogether.

• Headaches
• TMJ
• Chronic Pain
• Numbness in extremities
• Limited range of motion

In addition to all the different areas of the body that chiropractic care can address, there are also some signs you may not have previously considered that could tell you that you would benefit from chiropractic care:

• A sedentary job, such as an office or desk job
• You notice the soles of your shoes wear unevenly
• You have lingering discomfort from an old sports injury
• You have recently been involved in a car accident

Headaches Don’t Always Need Pills

If you are trying to avoid taking medication and would like to explore other options for alleviating your headaches, chiropractic adjustments can work wonders. The most common types of headaches are tension, migraine, and cervicogenic headaches. When you experience a tension headache, pressure develops around the head, typically in a band that is felt evenly on both sides. A migraine headache, on the other hand, will typically present as pain on one side of the head, and is usually joined by nausea and light and sound sensitivity. 

Cervicogenic headaches are less well understood, but seem to originate in the neck, and radiate up into the head and face. There is a connection between cervicogenic headaches are family history, neck stiffness, and stress. With chiropractic adjustments, headache symptoms are alleviated, but even more encouraging is that the chiropractor can also address the cause of the headaches and provide long-term relief.

Chiropractors can use x-rays, manual exams, and visual cues to determine the cause of the headaches, as well as proper treatment. The chiropractor will use spinal manipulation to adjust vertebrae that are out of place or are putting pressure on a nerve. Your chiropractor can also make recommendations to pinpoint the cause of stress or lifestyle changes that can improve your overall quality of life.

TMD Treatments Are Not Just For Dentists Anymore

One of the most unpleasant experiences in life is suffering from a temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD for short. TMD presents as pain in the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. The exact cause of TMD is not always easy to pinpoint and could be a result of several factors combined like genetics, arthritis, or an injury to the jaw. Sometimes, clenching and grinding teeth can lead to TMD.

Chiropractic care can be very effective in relieving the pain associated with TMD. Adjustments address the pain by correcting the muscles and allowing them to relax. While the jaw muscles are small in comparison with other muscle structures in the body, when they are sore or locked, day-to-day life can be significantly impacted. Medication and surgery are common courses of treatment, but long-lasting relief can be found through chiropractic care, meaning faster recovery time, less dependence on medication, and no invasive procedures. 

Chronic Pain Affects You Or Someone Close To You

The CDC’s latest numbers on chronic pain suggest that 1 in 5 Americans are suffering from chronic pain, some to the point where it is interfering with their daily lives. Chronic pain can be difficult to live with, and it may not go away on its own. Sometimes people experience chronic aches that last longer than they expected them to or respond poorly when treated by typical methods for managing discomfort such as medication or surgery. Not knowing that pain relief is possible, many continue to suffer for years, or never seek treatment from a chiropractor. 

Simply Wellness Chiropractor

While medical doctors are quick to prescribe medication or recommend surgery, chiropractors treat chronic pain through non-surgical treatments like spinal manipulation. These non-invasive treatments are highly successful, especially in cases where traditional methods have not been successful. The chiropractor will do a thorough exam and will develop a treatment plan to address the chronic pain. 

At Simply Wellness, we are committed to your health and wellness. Visit our Northern Utah chiropractic office and begin your journey to pain-free living.