When Pain Trips You Up, Chiropractic May Help
By Sandy Schroeder
Pain may start out slowly with just a twinge or two that’s easy to ignore, but then everything changes. Before you know it, you are waking up with pain and carrying it with you throughout the day. Work slows down and every day seems a bit longer.
How Your Chiropractor Can Help
Finding the help that you need may be as simple as stopping by The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you. The Joint’s doctors of chiropractic help people of all ages assess their pain and find natural drug-free solutions.
As we see the devastating effects of opioid prescription medications in our communities and neighborhoods, the chiropractic answer to pain has become the preferred choice for natural drug-free pain relief.
How It Works
Your chiropractor will ask about your daily routine, areas of pain, and health history. Focusing on spinal health, the goal will be to ease your pain and help you get back to your normal routines.
A gentle targeted spinal adjustment may bring far-reaching pain relief, and a sense of wellness with better sleep, more energy, and a clearer focus.
Weekly 15-minute spinal adjustments may keep you at your peak and provide a base to work on other issues such as weight, stress or work overloads and posture.
Fixing Work
- Sitting too much can lead to lower back pain
- Correct posture is the best place to start
- Use a chair with good back support
- Keep feet flat on floor, monitors at eye level
Erasing Stress
- Use music to ease the tension
- Try yoga or tai chi to soothe the mind and the body
- Get outdoors to lighten the mood
- Find ways to laugh a little and connect with friends
Rethinking Work
- Take a closer look at the workload
- Restructure or delegate more tasks
- Build little breaks into the day to just breathe a little
Slim Down
- Dropping 10 pounds can make a big health difference
- Use a food diary and make healthier choices
- Identify and avoid emotional eating
- Eat slower and dine with family and friends
On the Wellness Path
When you begin to recover and remember what life was like when pain was not part of it, you are on your way. Your chiropractor will be on hand to monitor your progress and catch any new developments before they settle in.
Stop by The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you to find out more about affordable personal healthcare plans and packages that eliminate the hassle of insurance. Clinics are open on the weekends and evenings, and walk-in visits are welcome.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Houston, Tex.