What Conditions Can Chiropractic Care Treat?

Have you been in a car accident or suffered a work-related injury? Billboards and commercials are have an inundation of advertisements for chiropractors to call if you have been hurt. Did you know that car accidents are only a fraction of issues chiropractic care addresses? All bodily functions, mechanical or otherwise, originate from the spinal cord because that’s where the nerve pathways connect. Your spine is essentially the switchboard sending messages throughout your body telling it what to do.

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When your spine mobility is restricted, your nerve signals have a disruption, kind of like a kink in a hose. If this conditions is not treated, the muscles around that area will adapt to the change and tighten. This can lead to discomfort and many different issues. Some examples of contributing factors other than car accidents include:

• Lifting something without proper form
• Sleeping in an awkward position
• Getting bumped, hit, or knocked down during a sporting event
• Slipping and falling
• Your dog pulling abruptly on their leash
• Riding a rollercoaster

Additionally, chiropractic care can be effective for other conditions including headaches, migraines, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, and other physical pain when there has been no obvious triggering event.

What Do They Do?

When most people think of a chiropractor, they think of someone cracking their joints. The reality is that treatment is a combination of elements that result in optimum wellness. Because the muscles surrounding your spine develop a “memory” if you will around the spine to protect it. When the spine is not able to move in a free way, the muscles will tighten in a way they’re not meant to. Treatment modalities like heat packs/cryotherapy, electrical muscle stimulation, traction, ultrasound, and massage are all used in conjunction with spinal manipulation, so the muscles and the spine are in sync.

How Can I Get Help?

Starting your journey to spinal health is only a phone call away. Our medical professionals at IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic offer a wide array of services and proudly treat clients of all ages. If you are looking for a chiropractor in the Richardson, Plano, Frisco or Winnetka Heights of Dallas area, contact us today at (972) 232-2227.