Neck and back pain, along with tension headaches are common reasons that we visit out GPs in Australia. Millions of people suffer with chronic pain each and every day.
While the simple and easy remedy for many doctors is to subscribe there are alternative approaches to resolving chronic pain if it is caused in the back or neck area of the body.
What is chiropractic care?
A form of complementary medicine chiropractic care I based on the theory that the body can repair itself with specific manipulation of pressure points and joints potentially leading to pain relief. This physical therapy can relieve pain from conditions of the bones, cartilage, connective tissues, joints, and muscles. Although treatment is focused centrally on the spine focus is also afforded to other parts of the body that experience pain and suffering.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care?
Most patients report improvement in neck pain caused by sitting still for many hours a day. Modern lifestyle requires repeated bending of the neck to answer phones, stationary sitting positions while staring at computer screens and lots of driving. All of these activities can cause neck and back problems.
Reduces Medication intake.
Patients who undergo a successful chiropractic routine are less likely to depend on medical pain relief. Patients, especially in the USA, are increasingly prescribed opioids for pain relief. Treatment centres such as Tensegrity in Macquarie Park are a much healthier alternative to the reliance on addictive and potentially dangerous painkillers.
Reduces back pain
Chiropractic treatment is an excellent alternative to invasive surgery or heavy medication for issues such as back and neck pain. Lower back pain sufferers should always consider seeing a chiropractic professional rather than taking medication to treat the pain or booking a procedure in hospital surgery. Attention should also be paid to diet, nutrition, and exercise when getting your body back into shape.
Reduces Headaches
Many people don’t realize that tension headaches of ten originate in the back or neck. A study in 2016 showed that between 6 and 8 sessions of cervical and upper spine manipulation were more effective in easing pain for chronic headache sufferers than other alternative and traditional treatments.
Affordable treatment
Chiropractic treatment is often a cheaper alternative to conventional treatment for chronic lower back pain. In a 2016 study, researchers looked at the potential financial benefits of chiropractic treatment for Medicare recipients with chronic back pain.
Improves Posture.
Undergoing a regular chiropractic treatment program can help correct posture caused by sitting, driving, and a non-active lifestyle.
Athletic performance
Many athletes suffering from sporting injuries turn to chiropractic adjustments as part of a holistic approach to sports recovery. Old sporting injuries and recent knocks can be treated with a competent chiropractor.
Before approaching a chiropractor make sure that they are listed and registered with the Australian board of chiropractors and be sure to check reviews and feedback on their services.
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