5 Surprising Conditions Chiropractors Can Treat

Most people are aware that Algonquin, IL Chiropractor can treat conditions like back aches, stiff necks, and slipped discs, but they are often surprised at how many other conditions Chiropractors can treat.  

Chiropractic care is based on the concept that given the opportunity, the body will heal itself.

Here are 5 conditions that regular Chiropractic care can treat...

#1 – Headaches and Migraines

Would you be surprised to learn that 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from occasional to constant headaches at some point in their lives?  This pain can range from a dull, nagging sensation to debilitating.  Many people resort to pain killers, but they are only treating the symptoms, not the root cause.

Research shows that many headaches are caused by pressure from the spine and / or neck being out of alignment.

A recent study completed by Macquarie University showed that 72% of headache suffers showed substantial improvement after they began receiving regular Chiropractic care.

A Chiropractic treatment brings the body, specifically the back, neck and head, back into alignment, relieving stress and tension on the supporting muscular structure.  Once in alignment, the body will reduce the inflammation that was causing the pain.

#2 – Anxiety and Stress

There is no doubt that Americans are more stressed out than ever.  Stress typically come from three sources:  Our environment, our bodies and our emotions.

Environmental stress, our external stress, can come from work, family, finances, and dozens of other sources.  Body stress can come from disease, poor nutrition, poor sleeping habits, and physical injury.  Emotional stress is best described as how we react emotionally to environmental and body stress.

Short term stress is inevitable and can often be good.  It can help us get things done and can keep us safe in an emergency (Fight or flight), but long-term stress can have serious impacts to our health.

Chiropractic care works with the spine.  The spine is the root of the central nervous system which nerve impulses travel from the brain to the body.  Chiropractic care can release muscle tension, one of the causes of chronic stress, returning the body to a more balanced and relaxed state.  This can improve blood flow, promote healing and signal the brain to turn off a perpetual state of “flight or fight” response.

#3. Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder in which a person suffers chronic and widespread pain and sensitivity throughout all or large portions of their body.  It is estimated that about 2% of the American population currently suffers from Fibromyalgia.

The widespread and chronic nature of Fibromyalgia can lead to other issues such as anxiety, stress, headaches, migraines and backaches.

A recent study has shown that more than 60% of patients who suffer from Fibromyalgia can see a reduction in pain levels generally associated with Fibromyalgia.  As we have seen before, by putting the body in proper alignment, a person’s central nervous system can operate at peak efficiency and reduce inflammation and the associated pain.

#4 – A Weak Immune System

Our bodies are designed to work in balance.  For example, our central nervous system, immune system and endocrine system are tied together.  When one becomes unbalanced, it can have serious impacts on the other.

When our bodies are out of alignment, it effects the endocrine system.  Sensing the stress caused by the central nervous system being out of alignment, the endocrine system reacts by producing a stress hormone called cortisol to try and correct itself.  Chronic overproduction of cortisol can dampen the immune system and have other impacts such as weight gain.  A weakened immune system and weight gain often lead to more stress, more anxiety and more cortisol and the loop starts over again and again and again.

Bringing the body back into alignment can turn this loop off by helping the body’s central nervous system to work at peak efficiency.

#5 – Impaired Flexibility

Do you remember when you were young, and it seemed like you could do anything physically with no problems?  As we age, our bodies lose flexibility and range of motion.  While we may not be outside “playing” all day anymore, the long-term impacts to our quality of life from this reduction of flexibility and range of motions can have serious impacts as to how we are able to enjoy or lives.

What might seem like minor problems right now, can begin to spiral as we ignore them.  Decreased flexibility and range of motion and cause our bodies to over compensate with other muscles and joints.  This often puts stress on those muscles and joints and over the course of time lead to injuries.  If left untreated, your body will compensate for those injuries, putting new stress on a new part of your body.  Over the course of time, this cycle can lead to some very debilitating injuries and chronic pain.

A Chiropractor can help you remain flexibly by keeping your body in proper alignment and helping you work to improve your range of motion.  This plan of attack can help you avoid the downward spiral that reduced flexibility can cause and help you enjoy your quality of life as you age.

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