Pain Joint

Chiropractic does not provide treatment that addresses symptoms. It detects and corrects the cause of the problem that creates the pain. Chiropractic is the art, science and philosophy that utilizes the close relationship between joints and nerves. It is when joints become shifted, even slightly, out of their normal position that trouble begins.

Normal joint motion is then affected and causes irritation to the joint itself. This can lead to degeneration of the joint - also known as arthritis. The other factor that is even more important is that when these joints become subluxated (misaligned) they irritate the nerves that are in the area. This irritation causes pain, inflamation, tingling, numbness, burning, and even malfunction. Other health issues can be caused by this type of nerve irritation.

There are branches of the nerves that go to the muscles, and other branches that go to organs, glands, and elsewhere. It is not too uncommon for a patient to come in with low back pain, but also have issues with frequent urination, or constipation. Then we often see that this same individual reports having these issues improve along with having less back pain.

This is true of other health issues as well. Chiropractors often work with massage therapists. Massage and chiropractic not only helps with pain, but has a positive affect upon our immune system. People who have been in a car accident not only have their joints thrown out of alignment, but they also tend to get torn ligaments. Whiplash injuries are particularly common, and can be quite painful. Chiropractic is extremely effective in dealing with these issues.