Chiropractic Care and Physical Therapy to Treat Joint Pain

An October 2021 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that one out of four American adults suffers from joint pain and stiffness. The good news is that chiropractic care and physical therapy from places like Capitol Health & Injury Center in Saint Paul, MN, help treat this common pain without the need for powerful and habit-forming painkillers.

Causes of Joint Pain

Considering all that joints do for us, it’s a wonder they don’t break down more frequently. Common causes of joint pain include ailments like arthritis, bursitis, and gout; accidents like sports injuries or car crashes; and being overweight. Some people have a combination of factors. It’s a common misconception that you always get joint pain as you age. You can age with pain-free, flexible joints.

Spinal Manipulation

The first part of pain management is to get a thorough exam from a chiropractor. This helps determine what spinal manipulation techniques to use for your unique situation. You are placed on an adjustable table to help maximize your comfort and better enable the chiropractor to access all areas of your spine.

A Program of Corrective Exercise

There is such a thing as exercising in the wrong way. Exercises that are too strenuous for your joints can cause pain or hamper your recovery from sports injuries or personal injuries. Physical therapists know the best exercises you can do to help keep your joints supple and pain-free. You can do these exercises at home at your convenience.

Nutritional Counseling for Pain Management

A good chiropractor goes over your diet to see whether you are eating foods that could inflame your joints, such as fried or heavily processed foods. Taking off excess weight relieves a great deal of stress on aching or injured joints. You will be given tasty suggestions on how to improve your diet and lifestyle.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor for Personal Injury Treatment in Colonia 

If you suffer from joint pain and live in Saint Paul, MN, or its neighborhoods, contact Capitol Health & Injury Center by emailing [email protected] or by calling (651) 771-2012 to make an appointment today.