Many adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. The effects can have a significant impact on day to day life. Back pain can be caused by a number of factors or conditions. Including injury, poor posture, a slipped disc or sciatica. Whatever the cause, back pain can seriously impact your  ability to perform everyday tasks, so it’s important to seek treatment. Chiropractic adjustment  can provide significant relief from neck and back pain, as well as many further benefits. If you’ve been suffering from back  pain and want to know more about the benefits of chiropractic adjustment, read on to find out more. 

What is chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment (also known as spinal manipulation) is a common back pain treatment. It involves a chiropractor applying gentle manipulation to any vertebrae that are out of place. You may hear a ‘crack’ or release of gas during the treatment, this is known as joint cavitation. This happens because manipulating the vertebrae can lead to joint pressure being released through the expulsion of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. This is nothing to worry about and the treatment should feel relieving, rather than painful. It’s important to find a qualified and experienced practitioner before you begin any chiropractic adjustment. 

Benefits of chiropractic adjustment

There are many benefits from chiropractic adjustment, aside from the relief of back pain. Although this is why most patients seek the treatment in the first place. See below to learn more about the many ways that chiropractic adjustment could help you.

Relief from back and neck pain

Back and neck pain is often the first reason people seek out chiropractic adjustment and it can offer great relief.  Neck and back pain can be extremely disruptive and uncomfortable, but relief can come after just one treatment. In most cases, a chiropractor will put together a comprehensive treatment plan so you gain long term pain relief. They can then work out exactly where the adjustments need to be made.

Improved joint mobility

Chiropractic adjustment also has the benefit of improved joint mobility. Helping patients to live more comfortably and reduce reliance on pain medications. Improved joint mobility can be particularly beneficial to anyone who enjoys playing sport, or the elderly. Chiropractic care actually helps aid recovery from sports-related injuries and in most cases, the recovery time is much shorter. Increased joint mobility can also help to strengthen muscles and joints, reducing the severity and frequency of joint or back pain.

Stress relief

Stress and tension often go hand in hand with back and neck pain. But chiropractic adjustment can offer some valuable stress relief. Regular treatments can lower stress and muscle tension throughout the body. Most patients see some improvement after just one visit.

Back pain can be stressful in itself, causing the body to tense up and leading to an uncomfortable cycle. Reducing this muscle tension allows the body to relax. This can also improve sleep and relieve other stress-related pain, such as headaches.

Improved athletic performance

Many of the benefits of chiropractic adjustment, such as increased joint mobility and reduced inflammation, also have the effect of improved athletic performance. As mentioned above, the recovery time for sports injuries is often reduced with the introduction of chiropractic treatment. 

Reduced headaches

Chiropractic treat any patients with tension headaches. Headaches and migraines can have many triggers, but neck tension is a common underlying cause. Chiropractic adjustment can also help to relax and strengthen your muscles. This can reduce the chances of headaches returning in the future.

Reduces inflammation

Inflammation is often the cause of muscle tension, back pain and joint issues. But chiropractic adjustment can help. The manipulation techniques reduce inflammation, relieving back pain and easing tension in your neck and spine. The treatment works by realigning your neck and spine, so that the nerves function as they should. This reduces the production of neuropeptides, which can help to reduce inflammation.

Increased energy

Chiropractic adjustment can also increase your energy and many patients report feeling more energised after a treatment. These effects often last consistently throughout the day and regular treatments can help reduce fatigue in the long term. Reduced fatigue also interacts with other benefits of chiropractic treatment, such as increased mobility and improved sports performance.

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If you want to experience the great benefits of chiropractic care, feel free to call us 07376 243726 or book online. You can locate our Chiropractic clinic in Covent Garden.