Proper motion is essential for proper function.
When joint function is impaired, there is reduced range of motion, inflammation,
calcium buildup, and scar tissue.
This can be caused from repetitive motions, improper sitting, overexertion,
slips, falls, accidents, and other causes. Awareness of these types of
problems has become more common with terms like “tennis elbow”, “runner's
knee”, “frozen shoulder”, and “carpal tunnel
syndrome.”
The impaired function of the elbow and other extremity joints of the
body can often be helped with proper joint mobilization.
The traditional treatment of these problems can involve splinting the
joint to reduce movement, pain medications, muscle relaxers, steroid
injections, and even surgery.
What else can be done?
Today, a more common sense approach is being taken. Joint mobilization,
like chiropractic care for the spine, is being used in the care of elbows,
wrists, and other joints of the body. Helping to restore normal range
of motion to joints that have become “locked-up”, “jammed”,
or injured, seems to improve blood circulation, reduce scar tissue, and
speed the healing process.
Your Doctor of Chiropractic is uniquely trained to detect and help restore
proper joint function of the spine and the extremities. Find out if you
can be helped, by arranging for a consultation and thorough examination
today!
Joint damage from repetitive motion can often be helped with chiropractic
care, avoiding braces, drugs, or surgery.
The active lifestyle most retiree’s look
forward to depends upon proper mobility of the spine and extremities.
Finding the cause of your problem.
Joints of the body can lose their normal motion and position leading
to symptoms of pain, swelling and loss of function.
Many people are surprised to learn that joint pain in the hand, wrist,
elbow, shoulder, ankle, or knee can often be helped by chiropractic care.
A detailed history and thorough examination will be performed.
THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE
Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and
connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints
in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal
function is necessary for overall good health. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic
for more information about a care program that may include specific spinal
adjustments, exercise recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative
methods of care based on your health history, age, current condition
and lifestyle.