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The Goal of Chiropractic Care

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Because chiropractic treatments are primarily applied to the spinal region, many incorrectly assume that chiropractors treat only back and neck ailments. While we do quickly and effectively eliminate back and neck pain, it’s not the only goal. The objective is to restore and optimize human health. In fact, according to a statement from The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, “The purpose of chiropractic is to optimize health.” Chiropractors practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE WORKS

You may be wondering… how can the same chiropractic treatment which effectively treats my back pain also optimize my health? The answer can be found by looking into the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. As you may already know, the nervous system is the master controller of all living cells, tissues and organs; orchestrating and coordinating all cellular functions. The spinal column encases the nervous system (spinal cord and nerve roots) and is responsible for its protection. Because of this intimate relationship, biomechanical and structural problems in the spinal column can irritate parts of the enclosed nervous system. This irritation can result from noxious inflammatory biochemicals released during tissue injury or may result from direct mechanical pressure. In either case, the functioning of the nervous system is negatively influenced as is the functioning of the cells, tissues and organs which are supplied by the affected nerve(s).

The resulting ailment(s) depends on the cells, tissues and organs affected as well as the extent of nervous system compromise. In short, because the body’s innate recuperative powers are affected by and integrated through the nervous system, correcting spinal abnormalities which irritate the nervous system can lead to a number of favorable results in patients suffering from various health conditions.

WHAT CHIROPRACTORS DO

Practically speaking, chiropractors are primarily concerned with locating and treating vertebral subluxations (irritations to the function of a nerve). A vertebral subluxation is a complex of functional, structural, and/or pathological articular (joint) changes that compromise the nervous system and may influence the function of organ systems and general health. Using a number of unique and highly refined skills, the chiropractor checks the patient’s spine for any misalignments, fixations or other abnormalities (vertebral subluxations). If subluxations or other abnormalities are detected, the chiropractor will generally apply a gentle force in a corrective manner to the affected spinal area. Chiropractors use many specialized techniques to identify and treat these spinal abnormalities and optimize overall health. In addition to spinal adjustment techniques, soft tissue techniques such as massage, dietary and nutritional counseling, and lifestyle modification programs are commonly employed.

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Almost everyone in their lifetime will suffer from mild to acute back pain. This can happen in the upper back close to the neck, the mid-back, or the lower back. Severe pain or constant, aching pain is more commonly found in the lower back.

If you are currently suffering from back pain, you don’t have to resign yourself to live with it forever. By reading this article, you can find out ways to reduce or even eliminate your back pain so you can get back to the activities that you love most.

Home Treatments

There are many over-the-counter and homeopathic treatments that are recommended for back pain, but which ones really work?

Rest

If the back pain you have is relatively recent, the muscles might just be sore or tight from usage. If you lie down, try sleeping on your side to ease your back pain. If that doesn’t work, you can also try sleeping with a small pillow between your legs to relieve some of the stress that is on your back.

Stretching and Good Posture

Because so many people work at computers and at desks for long periods of time, your back might be tired from constantly being hunched over. To help, make sure that you have good posture while you sit at your desk and take regular stretch breaks to alleviate some of the stress that gets put on your back.

Heat and Cold

If the previous methods did not work for you, applying a heating pad, or ice for an acute injury, might help to reduce or eliminate the pain.

For Chronic Back Pain, See a Professional

If your back pain has lasted for five days or longer, you should have a professional take a look at it. At Ogden Chiropractic, we promote musculoskeletal and nerve health with gentle and safe adjustments to your spine. Call us today at (801)-337-1657!

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Sciatic nerve pain is increasingly common in adults. Most adults will experience some sciatic nerve pain at some point although some adults are more prone to chronic sciatic pain. This pain begins in the lower back and travels down the leg and sometimes into the feet causing pain, tingling, and numbness. There are many causes of sciatica but most sciatic nerve pain is the result of excessive pressure on a nerve in the lower back.

Chiropractic care is used to relieve sciatic nerve pain be relieving stress and pressure on the nervous system as a whole. Adjustments to the joints and soft tissue reduce pain and swelling around the sciatic nerve. Proper chiropractic care can also stop the muscle cramps and spams associated with sciatic nerve pain. Sciatic nerve pain can vary in intensity depending on the type of activities you are involved in and how much time you spend on your feet.

For sciatic nerve pain treatment with chiropractic care in Ogden, call Ogden Chiropractic at (801)337-1657.

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At Ogden Chiropractic, you will find a group of committed professionals with the goal of helping you return to a natural state of good health.

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