5 Benefits of Getting a Chiropractic Adjustment For Neck Pain and Back Pain

What is a neck and back adjustment?

It’s a gentle manipulation of your spine designed to relieve neck and back muscle tension and pain, ease headaches, and improve overall mobility.

An adjustment can be a great alternative to surgery!

Chiropractic adjustments have been proven effective for:

Chronic neck pain
Back pain (lower, middle, upper)
Sciatica
Knee and hip pain
Shoulder pain
Tension and chronic headaches
Migraines
Post-concussion syndrome

Here are 5 Benefits Of Getting a Neck or Back Adjustment

1.) Improves Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems seen in clinics today. This is especially true since we are now sitting more than ever. Bending your neck to look at your phone computer for prolonged periods of time can lead to neck pain. A chiropractic neck adjustment can reduce the neck tension associated with this habit.

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2.) Decreases Reliance On Pain Killers

Opioids are often given to people with chronic pain. Unfortunately there are many negative side effects with opioid use. Luckily, a chiropractic adjustment can lower your need for pain killers!

A large study that gathered data from 2012 to 2017 on 101,221 people compared patients who were prescribed opioid pain relievers by a doctor vs. those who visited both a Chiropractor and Doctor.

They found that those who visited a Chiropractor for treatment were 50% less likely to get an opioid prescription filled than those who only saw a doctor. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32142140/)

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3.) Helps Scoliosis

Scoliosis occurs when there is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. This can cause posture issues, pain, and even affect your breathing.

There are not too many options for scoliosis patients, but chiropractic adjustment has been shown to be effective in helping treat scoliosis. It can reduce pain and improve mobility for those with the condition.

When combined with Physiotherapy it can help slow the progression of the disease.

4.) Improves Sciatica

Sciatica is one of the most common forms of pain especially now that we’re sitting more than ever.

Sciatica is when you have electric or burning pain that radiates from your lower back down your thigh, leg, and into your feet. It is usually caused by a pinched or irritated spinal nerve root or sciatic nerve.

Chiropractic adjustment has been proven to be effective for sciatica. It does this by stimulating your spine to reduce the pain coming from the sciatic nerve and its spinal nerve roots.

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5.) Help With Bulging or Herniated Discs

The discs in your spine act as a shock absorber and shock distributor.

Imagine if you jump up and down, what would happen to your spine if you didn’t have these shock absorbers? Your spine couldn’t function! With this extremely important responsibility, the discs can be prone to injury.

Chiropractic adjustment to the spine has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for neck or low back disc-related pain.

To see if a Chiropractic adjustment is right for you, simply use the search box on this page to find a Chiropractor near you.

A chiropractor typically examines your entire spine to see if you would benefit from a Chiropractic treatment. In fact, Chiropractors treat pain anywhere in the body, from your head, jaws, shoulders, wrists, pelvis, knees, and elbows.

They look at your whole musculoskeletal system to identify the root cause of your problem and make sure all the joints and their surrounding muscles are moving and functioning correctly.

Chiropractic care benefits courtesy of Gage Physiotherapy & Foot Clinic

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Book Your BACK NECK SHOULDER KNEE ELBOW HIP WRIST FOOT Pain Consult

This appointment is your opportunity to tell us what hurts and discover whether physiotherapy or chiropractic care is a good fit for you! During this session, you will talk with a physiotherapist or chiropractor on a phone call (or online) and create the right care plan specifically for your pain. There is no obligation on this session is to find out whether physiotherapy or chiropractic care can help you getting back to doing the things you love in life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know if you might benefit from an adjustment?

If you sit a lot.
You have stiffness in your neck and joints.
You have been in a car accident
Have lower, middle, or upper back pain
You experience consistent and unexplained headaches.

Can Chiropractors damage your neck?

It’s very very rare as long as it’s done by a qualified professional. However, your neck may feel sore after an adjustment because the vertebrae in your spine move very quickly.

How long does a chiropractic appointment last?

Usually no more than 30 minutes after the introductory visit. The introductory visit takes longer because the Chiropractor will ask you questions related to your health and injury, assess your condition, and try to identify the root cause of your pain.

Medical Disclaimer:

The information presented in this blog post is for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as medical advice. If you are seeking medical advice, treatment or a diagnosis, consult with a medical professional such as one suggested on this website. The Clinic Accelerator Inc. and the author of this page are not liable for the associated risks of using or acting upon the information contained in this article.

5 Benefits of Getting a Chiropractic Adjustment For Neck Pain and Back Pain