Top 7 Chiropractic Treatments for Pain Relief

Chiropractic treatment is based on the fact that the human body has a natural ability to heal itself. Chiropractic treatment balances body structure and function to promote healing. According to a National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), around 18 million adults receive chiropractic treatment each year. Among them, two-thirds report excellent benefit from chiropractic care and treatment.

There are several treatments a chiropractor uses to relieve pain and promote well-being.

Spinal manipulation

This is a manual manipulation that uses application of high-velocity, short lever arm thrust to abnormal vertebra. This is done to improve function, reduce nerve irritability and restore range of motion in the spine by a licensed chiropractor in gilbert AZ at OSPI, Arizona.

An experienced chiropractor would perform a spinal adjustment using his/her hands or a specialized device. Force is applied to a joint of the spine to move it slightly beyond usual range of motion. The force amount applied varies depending on the form of adjustment used.

Mobilization

Chiropractic mobilization is low velocity manipulation, movement and stretching of the muscles and joints, so as to increase the range of motion in those areas.

Transcutaneous Electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Electrical nerve stimulation is done by applying electrode patches, which are attached to a stimulator, on the skin. The stimulator produces mild electric current that stimulates specific nerves and relieves pain. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a non-invasive technique.

Massage therapy

Massage therapy is used to relieve pain and alleviate muscle soreness. Massage is also said to release endorphins (the happy hormone) in the body that helps you feel comfortable and pain free.

Ice and/or heat therapy

Ice helps to reduce swelling and pain reduction. On the other hand, heat therapy dilates the vessels to improve blood flow to a certain body region. Used in conjunction by an experienced chiropractor, such as the one at pain management clinic in Mesa AZ, OSPI, this technique can be an easy, effective pain relief method.

Rehabilitation exercises

The chiropractor can also train the patient in certain exercises so that the patient can work to strengthen the back and associated structures for increased mobility. This also involves the patient in his / her own treatment which can be beneficial too.

Advice on lifestyle changes

A chiropractor also educates the patient about proper diet, weight, and lifestyle adjustments so that it can support the pain treatment.

Many studies show that chiropractic treatment offers mild to moderate relief in neck and back pain cases. One study found chiropractic treatment to be as effective as other conventional treatments, with a success rate of 80% for pain relief.

To know more about the effectiveness of chiropractic care, call East Valley pain management clinic, OSPI at 480–899–4333 or visit www.ospiarizona.com.