When we experience pain, we often reach for a prescription to help quickly fix it. However, this doesn’t fix the root cause. A chiropractor helps to look for the root cause of your pain. If you aren’t sure if a chiropractor is right for you, here are five signs you need to see a chiropractor.
Poor Posture
Poor posture is extremely common in our society. This is due to many jobs going online and spending hours at a desk. Sitting causes your spine to develop places where there is more pressure and stress. In turn, you may experience back and neck pain. If you work a job that keeps you sitting for a good portion of your day, seek out a chiropractor. They specialize in realigning your spine to keep it in the best condition possible.
Another common cause of poor posture is by wearing ill-fitting or low-quality shoes. If you notice that the soles of your shoes are wearing inward, you may need to see a chiropractor. By walking around in low-quality shoes, your body will feel more strain on the hips, knees, and ankles. Chiropractic visits are an excellent way to realign your body and help you gain better posture.
Frequent Headaches or Migraines
Do you feel like you’re constantly fighting off a headache? Or are migraines greatly affecting your quality of life? You need to consider seeing a chiropractor. While headaches have many root causes, they are commonly caused by strained muscles in the neck and shoulder area. These headaches are known as tension headaches.
Stress often causes the muscles in your neck and back to become tense. If you find that you have frequent headaches and experience stress, they may be linked. However, by seeking out chiropractic care, you gain another outlet to help relieve the tension and even your stress.
Neck Pain
A stiff neck is a common issue for people to see every once in a while. The problem gets worse when your neck pain turns chronic. This simply means that the pain you experience is persistent and doesn’t seem to go away. Neck pain sometimes signals that there is a problem within your spine and neck area. A common cause for this is an area of the neck or spine isn’t aligned properly.
A chiropractor will help you with a personalized treatment plan. These tailored plans will help you get on the road to recovery. Neck aches and pains are often successfully treated by a qualified chiropractor.
Back Pain
Back pain may affect a good portion of the population at one point or another. The reasons for it are vast, but common causes of back pain include:
- Pinched nerve
- Slipped disc
- Muscle strain
- Previous accident
- Arthritis
Tingling and weakness are often a sign of a slipped disc, and a sharp shooting pain could be a sign that you have a pinched nerve. Muscle pain is often caused by muscle strains.
Your chiropractor will help restore your back’s alignment, which gives your bones and muscles a chance to heal. This will allow your body to regain movement and ease your pain.
Limited Range of Motion
Most of us aren’t as flexible as we were when we were children, but as we grow older, our joints and muscles tend to become stiffer if we aren’t properly taking care of our health. If you find that you’re experiencing a limited range of motion in your back, neck, arms, and legs, you need to see a chiropractor.
Swelling and stiffness cause joint pains and even partial disability over long periods of time. This inflammation of the joints may even cause your bones to shift unnaturally. With gentle spinal manipulations, your chiropractor can help restore your range of motion.
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At Better Day Chiropractic, we’re dedicated to serving you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum recovery. We also offer sports, family, and pediatric chiropractic care. If you are located in Charlotte or the surrounding areas, reach out to us today.
