Chiropractic Care Provides Pain Relief — And Much More
How Stress Affects Your Body
Your nervous system — brain, spinal cord, and nerves — controls and coordinates every function in your body. Physical, mental, and chemical stress can overload the nervous system and interfere with healthy body function, which lead to:
- Spinal dysfunction, misalignment, and pain/discomfort in the head, neck, back, hips, arms, and legs.
- A variety of other symptoms related to body dysfunction and decreased overall health potential.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic treatment consists of gentle spinal adjustments that help improve function and reduce nervous system interference, which help:
- Improve spinal alignment and joint movement
- Balance muscle tone
- Reduce pressure on the brain stem, spinal cord, and nerves
- Relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort
- Support better overall health potential
Dr. Handly uses a gentle technique with no twisting, cracking, or popping of the spine.
To Support Your Recovery
Healing takes time, and your body naturally works to repair and stabilize itself. If ongoing physical, mental, and chemical stress are not addressed they can interfere with this process. To help your recovery:
- Keep regular visits to maintain momentum in the corrective progress.
- Practice the recommended breathing and cross-crawl exercises to help reduce stress in your body.
- Drink plenty of water after adjustments.
- Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 1-2 days after adjustments.
- Give your body time to adapt and stabilize after care.
- Maintain good posture. Keep your head and shoulders aligned, position computer, TV screens at eye level.
- Avoid slouching, which can place extra stress on your neck and back.
Maintenance Care
As you begin to feel better, regular spinal checkups help maintain healthy spinal function and nervous system balance. The frequency of visits depends on your lifestyle, daily activities, and stress levels.
Just as regular dental checkups help maintain healthy teeth before problems develop, regular chiropractic checkups help maintain proper spinal function — not just relieve pain. Your spine protects your nervous system, which plays a vital role in your overall health and body function.
Get Started Today
Whether you’re dealing with ongoing discomfort or simply want a more natural path toward better function, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule your first visit and find out if chiropractic is right for you.