Patients who are struggling with occasional or chronic pain may find relief through chiropractic care. While most people associate spinal adjustments with chiropractic care, there are a range of services that a chiropractor can offer, including stretching, massage therapy, and other techniques to minimize pain and promote overall wellness. Chiropractic care, and particularly stretching, is a great way to relieve pain caused by tension, pinched nerves, misaligned joints, fractured bones, and sports injuries. Here is some important information about chiropractic care and stretching techniques.

Chiropractic Adjustments and Stretching

An adjustment, which may also be called manipulation, is one of the most common chiropractic services offered. During this service, the chiropractor checks the joints and vertebrae to see if any are out of alignment. With his hands, Dr. Horst applies pressure to the area of misalignment, causing the bone or cartilage to realign itself. The popping noise that is often heard during spinal adjustments is a release of gas in the area of the misalignment.

Stretching exercises may also be performed during the chiropractic appointment, and in the days following, as part of the patient’s healing plan. Stretches may be recommended for the neck, shoulder, back, or leg muscles; usually in the area that is experiencing problems. Stretching offers many benefits to patients. It can loosen tight muscles, improve range of motion, increase flexibility, and reduce pain.

Chiropractic care and stretching techniques are designed to ensure that the body’s skeletal and muscular systems function properly. Wider range of motion and great comfort are the goals of chiropractic care. Whether a patient has struggled with pain for a long time, or they have just started to feel pressure or pain, a chiropractor can use adjustments and stretching techniques to help the patient experience lasting relief.

It is important for patients to remember that even if they are not feeling intense or immediate pain, chiropractic care may still be needed. As part of your overall wellness plan, we recommend that you schedule regular visits with their chiropractor.

What Ailments Can Chiropractic Care Treat?

Chiropractors can treat a wide variety of ailments. Unlike some treatments that are only appropriate for healthy adults, chiropractic care can be a great option for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors alike, even if those individuals have other health issues.

Some of the most common ailments that chiropractors treat are headaches, back pain, and neck pain. Patients who are experiencing this kind of pain, whether it is constant or occasional, can find great relief when meeting with a chiropractor, undergoing an adjustment, and adopting a treatment plan.

Chiropractors also commonly treat sports injuries and a wide variety of musculoskeletal system disorders. Because these disorders often affect the nervous system, they can be painful. That said, chiropractic care and stretching techniques can greatly improve these conditions. Patients in need of chiropractic care should consult a chiropractor to find out which ailments can be treated through chiropractic care and stretching techniques.

For more information about chiropractic care, patients should contact the team at Horst Chiropractic. Any of the staff members at the office would be happy to help schedule an appointment, or answer any questions.