Chiropractic Care Helping Hard Working People

By Randi Morse

My husband works a very physically demanding job. Every day he is required to lift heavy objects, which has put a great amount of strain on his back. He does everything that he is supposed to do, including stretching when he is at home and using a back brace any time he is going to be lifting something especially heavy. Even though he is doing everything that is suggested, there are still days when he comes home and immediately goes for the medicine cabinet to find pain relief. There are millions of hard working men and women in this country, most of whom are trying to make a life for their families. Dealing with back pain is not part of the plan. Chiropractic care can help alleviate back pain and can also help a number of other situations that make earning a living that much more difficult.

Back Pain

You don't have to be lifting heavy loads, like my husband does, to experience back pain. I sit behind a desk the majority of the day and even though I try to sit correctly, there are definitely days I have back pain. Often this back pain can be connected to spinal restrictions. These restrictions can cause tension, pressure, and pain in your back. They can also cause, or exaggerate, other health problems you may be experiencing. An experienced chiropractor can help relieve the restrictions, allowing your body to function as it was designed to.

Sleep

Another problem many hard-working people have is not getting enough sleep. There are times that even if you go to bed at a reasonable hour, your sleep is not restful. When you don't get enough sleep your life can suffer in a number of ways. Chiropractic care can help promote wellness and greater productivity in your life. If you are not getting a restful, full night's sleep, the problem may be with your spine. If there are spinal restrictions, the nerves are unable to send the correct messages to your brain, which can make sleeping difficult. 

If you're dealing with back pain, or sleep issues, or you just want to ensure that your health is as good as it can be, regular chiropractic care with the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic may be your solution. They can help assess any health issues you have going on while making a comprehensive plan to help care for any pain or work on any health problems you are concerned with.

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