5 surprising benefits of Chiropractic

There can be huge benefits of Chiropractic care including pain reduction and improved mobility. Chiropractic aids recovery of musculoskeletal injury by realigning joints and releasing muscle tension. In addition to hands on treatment, providing strengthening exercise and guidance on improving environmental factors contributing to the pain are also invaluable in recovery.

Summary of the benefits of Chiropractic:

  • Chiropractic care helps neck pain, back pain and posture to name a few…… Click Here to see what else we treat

  • Reducing reliance on medication

  • Easing Headache symptoms

  • Acute and Chronic neck and back pain patients benefit from Chiropractic care

  • Chiropractors are highly trained and regulated to perform specific spinal manipulations, mobilisations and soft tissue techniques 

Benefits of Chiropractic care on treating:

Neck pain 

Neck pain is a common issue particularly for those who sit for many hours a day. Bending your neck to look at a laptop, use your phone or through bad posture can all contribute. Chiropractors may help ease your neck pain by realigning your spine and relieving muscle tension in your neck. 

Back Pain 

Chiropractics unintrusive approach demonstrates the benefit to Chiropractic care over injections or surgery. Usually your consultant will encourage you to seek such treatments before taking long term pain medication, injections or surgery.

A 2017 study revealed that spinal manipulation was associated with moderate improvement in short-term back pain and function compared to placebo treatment for up to 6 weeks. 

Posture 

Improved posture is often a benefits of Chiropractic care, particularly by those who do lots of sitting. There is evidence to support treatment improves posture and pain.

Reducing reliance on pain relief medication

Further benefits of chiropractic care include lowering the need for medication. A 2020 study found that adults that visited Chiropractors were less likely to get an opioid prescription for their pain compared to those that only saw their doctor. 

Eases Headache symptoms

Chiropractic spinal manipulations (adjustments) are frequently successful in alleviating headaches that originate from the neck. 

A study revealed that spinal manipulation was more effective at relieving headaches in chronic sufferers than movement and exercise. This was true at 6-8 treatments and at a further 3 month follow up. 

Acute and Chronic pain suffers benefit from Chiropractic care 

A huge number of patients call us when they are in pain, sudden onset lower back pain or neck pain. However, we also help many people who have suffered with years of pain (Chronic pain). We aim to improve quality of life by improving mobility and strength while reducing symptoms. Some people visit Chiropractors to keep their spine functioning optimally, particularly if they have suffered a long time and value the benefits of Chiropractic they have experienced.

Long term benefits

Regular chiropractic care can help prevent injuries, enhance flexibility, improve balance and mobility. Some people suffering from more chronic conditions like osteoarthritis find it helpful in managing their symptoms.

We are often unaware of the back pain treatment options out there so this blog was based on raising awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care. If you would like to book a Chiropractic appointment click here or call 01392 984959