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Options before Opioids-Chiropractic Manipulation

July 16, 2020 By Alex Windings 1 Comment

This week’s alternative pain relief strategy is chiropractic manipulation!

What is it?

  • Practitioners use their hands or a device to apply a controlled thrusted pressure to a joint
  • Adjusts and realigns spine or other parts of the body
  • Controlled sudden force, that may produce a popping or cracking sound
  • Aims to reduce pain and improve mechanical function

What does it help with?

  • Sciatica
  • Low-back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Headache

What other treatments might be used?

  • Heat and ice
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Exercises
  • Counseling for lifestyle factors
  • Dietary supplements

Ask your doctor is a chiropractic adjustment could work for you and your chronic pain, as an alternative pain relief option. Stay safe, and be well!

Sources:

https://www.verywellhealth.com/is-chiropractic-adjustment-safe-4588279

https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-adjustment

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308917#chiropractic-adjustment-appointment

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Comments

  1. Pearl Spa says

    July 21, 2020 at 4:36 am

    Thanks for sharing about this! Big help!

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