Checking Your Speed May Hurt Your Back

By Tom Herrin

Any time people commute very long distances, they may be faced with lots of stopping and starting again.  This can make it seem as if they are constantly jarred around.  While it may be part of the routine, that fact doesn't make it any more pleasant.  This routine trip can do a pretty good number on a back.  If your commute seems to make you feel as if traffic was backed up on top of you, a visit to a chiropractor may be the fastest way to peace and tranquility.

Your Back Runs Interference

The job of the back is no small one.  It helps to serve as a stable base of movement for much of the upper body.  It also helps to carry some pretty big loads.  In a case in which there is a shock created that goes through the body, the back may serve to absorb it.  All of this jerking around may cause the muscles that support the back to become strained.  When this happens, a joint dysfunction may occur.  This can allow pressure to be placed on a nerve and cause pain.  It may be a nagging pain that is only masked by the use of pain relievers.  The individual may end up walking the floor with no opportunity to rest.

Chiropractors Treat Back Pain

When people go to a chiropractor with back pain, they are seeking help.  They are normally given an adjustment in which the spine is gently manipulated so that the injured joint is restored to its optimal position.  When this happens, the pressure is taken off of the nerve, and the pain is relieved.  No pain medication is used, so there is no risk of addiction or side effects.  Recovery may be much faster than expected.  This may also mean a faster return to regular daily activities.

Many Prefer Regular Visits

Once they enjoy the relief a chiropractor can provide, many people choose to have regular visits as part of a healthy new lifestyle.  At The Joint Chiropractic, they have plans that fit well into tight budgets.  No insurance is required, no appointments are necessary.  They are open weekdays and weekends, days and evenings at all of their more than 500 locations nationwide.  If your speed gets to your back, drop in at The Joint Chiropractic today and set the controls for a  pleasant drive.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Chandler, Ariz.

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