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Disc Decompression Therapy
Disc decompression therapy is a commonly used treatment for various conditions. It is an effective non-surgical way of relieving pressure on the discs and nerves in the spine. Disc decompression therapy aims to relieve pain, improve mobility, and decrease inflammation. This article will discuss five common conditions that can be treated with disc decompression therapy....
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Everyday Activities That Cause Neck And Back Pain
Neck and back pain can be a nuisance for anyone. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. For many of us, everyday activities are causing neck and back pain without us even realizing it! This article will help you identify which daily tasks may contribute to your discomfort so that...
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How Chiropractic Care Can Improve Your Golf Swing
Golf is popular among many people and can be an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. Maintaining correct form when swinging to hit the ball with accuracy, strength, and distance is important. Chiropractic care has been shown to have numerous benefits that can help golfers improve their swing and game overall. This article will explore...
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Nutrition And Chiropractic Care
Nutrition and chiropractic care are two important components of a healthy lifestyle. Proper nutrition helps to support overall health, while chiropractic care can help improve physical function and reduce pain. This article will discuss the connection between nutrition and chiropractic care and how they work together to promote optimal wellness. Chiropractors use manual adjustment techniques...
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Weightlifting Tips
Weightlifting is a popular exercise designed to improve strength and muscle development. However, weightlifting can also lead to injury if not done correctly, hence the importance of getting tips from an expert in the field. Chiropractors are experts in musculoskeletal health, making them ideal sources for advice on performing weightlifting safely and effectively. We’ll provide...
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Obesity
Does being overweight contribute to back pain? There’s no doubt that this is a sensitive topic. People dealing with back pain are looking for answers instead of judgment. However, it’s necessary to talk about the link between obesity and back pain when getting serious about preventing debilitating, degenerative back conditions. It’s important to start with...
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Muscle Spasms
Are you plagued by muscle spasms? It’s difficult to comprehend just how debilitating chronic muscle spasms can be until you experience them. While most people experience a muscle spasm at some point, some people deal with chronic, persistent spasms that make them feel like they are living with a body that has “a mind of...
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Does Dehydration Lead to Back Pain
Can eight glasses of water a day keep the chiropractor away? Most people are unaware of the connection between dehydration and back pain. You may have heard it mentioned before that the human body is composed of roughly 60% water. That means that the body needs to remain properly hydrated in order to function. However,...
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Are all chiropractic patients adjusted the same way
Do you ever feel like your care providers are asking you to fit a square peg in a round hole when it comes to your health, expectations, and treatment protocols? Many patients are accustomed to a one-size-fits-all approach to care. That’s why the integrated, personalized approach offered by chiropractic care can be so surprising. Are...
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Are you trying to figure out why your arm hurts? Trying to "ride it out" with arm pain is always a mistake. When left untreated, arm pain can result in: Pain that worsens with movement. Numbness and tingling. Muscle weakness. Loss of range of motion. Referred pain. Arm pain can have many underlying causes that originate in different parts of the body. In fact, arm pain can be a telltale sign that something is "off" within your musculoskeletal system. This is true regardless of where your arm pain is experienced. Pain in the shoulders, upper arm, elbow, forearm, and wrist can all have similar causes. It's time to get to the bottom of your arm pain. Take a look at common reasons for underlying arm pain. Why Does My Arm Hurt? You might be surprised to hear that arm pain rarely starts in the arm. Pain, tingling, and numbness in the arm, shoulder, or hand almost always originate from the cervical (neck) region of the spine. That means that any common reason for a neck or back injury can be a cause of arm pain. Arm pain should never be viewed in a vacuum. It should instead be seen as an indication that something has gone wrong within the spine and central nervous system. In most cases, arm pain is actually a sign that direct pressure is being placed on a nerve within the neck. The most common cause of pressure within the neck is a misaligned vertebra that has created a subluxation. Arm pain that's manifesting today isn't necessarily the result of a "fresh" injury. While it's possible that you may have recently thrown your spine out of balance due to a fall, accident, or stress injury, there's a good chance that pressure has been building within the cervical spine for years. If a subluxation has developed, pressure from the misalignment can cause pain and dysfunction that travel to the nerves in the arm. It's important to manage arm pain right away! Brushing off arm pain can cause you to miss an opportunity to treat a misalignment that is depriving spinal tissue of much-needed oxygen and blood flow. This can lead to increased pain, stiffness, and dysfunction. It can even stress your body to the point where immune function, digestion, energy levels, and sleep quality become compromised. Next, take a look at common causes of arm pain to know about! Cervical Spine Misalignment A misalignment within the spine or neck is called a subluxation. A subluxation is considered to be the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. There's a good chance that your arm pain is due to a subluxation if you're experiencing any of the following accompanying symptoms: Headaches Swelling A sensation of joint instability Tenderness Inflammation Numbness Digestive issues Subluxations are menacing because they place pressure on the nerves that supply messaging to the tissue within the musculoskeletal system. In addition, subluxations can cut off oxygen and blood flow that supply nutrients to the tissue. A subluxation that cuts off supply to tissues within the shoulder girdle can lead to severe arm pain. Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator cuff tears are incredibly common. While they can happen to anyone, these tears are more common among people who perform repetitive motions with the same shoulder over and over again. That means that risk factors for developing arm pain tied to a rotator cuff tear include playing sports, performing repetitive job duties, and lifting weights. When a rotator cuff injury occurs, some form of damage to either the tendons or muscles is causing the separation of the tissue from the bone. Carpal Tunnel If you've started to notice tingling sensations radiating throughout the arms and hands, you may be dealing with a case of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently confused with general arm pain because it often produces something called "referred pain." Referred pain occurs when nerve signals cause you to feel pain in an area that isn't directly tied to an injury. Arthritis People with arthritis experience a gradual degradation of the protective cartilage in the joints. While arthritis can be incredibly difficult to treat, managing symptoms as a way to reduce pain is possible. The Arthritis Foundation points out that chiropractic methods are effective for improving the relationship between the spine and nervous system in a way that may affect the overall function of the body's organs and systems. Bursitis Bursitis is a painful condition affecting small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints. Their job is to help create fluid movements while protecting the joints. Bursitis commonly develops when shoulder injuries occur. Common symptoms of bursitis include pain, swelling, and stiffness. Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder happens when a shoulder becomes "stuck" in place. It's believed that most cases of frozen shoulder are caused by inflammation of the tissue surrounding the shoulder joint. When the capsule that holds the shoulder joint together can not expand and contract, deep scarring and inflammation can occur. Breaking up the adhesions that form on the capsule may be necessary in order to end the tightness and restriction being experienced. How Do Chiropractors Treat Arm Pain? Chiropractors have a variety of tools for addressing all forms of arm pain. The first step to treating arm pain holistically is identifying the core cause of the pain. This requires an evaluation of the spine, joints, and muscles. In some cases, diagnostic tools may be suggested for getting an accurate reading of a suspected injury. Patient input is also important for properly diagnosing arm pain. Your chiropractor will discuss your job, workout habits, medical history, and history of injuries when helping to diagnose the root cause of your arm pain. It's very possible that your debilitating arm pain is caused by a small misalignment that is placing pressure on nerves within the musculoskeletal system. If this is the case, manual adjustments may help to provide instant relief. Take a look at common treatments chiropractors use every day to treat arm pain: Adjustments: Adjustments can help to shift your spine back into alignment. This can help to relieve pressure on the nerves to allow your body to begin the healing process. When performing manual adjustments, chiropractors use their hands to stimulate joints and muscles. In addition to shifting vertebrae back into alignment, adjustments can help to improve health by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the injured area. Therapeutic Exercises: One of the biggest benefits of working with a chiropractor is the whole-body approach that you'll encounter as part of your treatment plan. Chiropractors can introduce you to stretches and exercises that can be performed at home. In addition to helping to reduce pain and discomfort, these exercises can help to prolong the results of an adjustment. Decompression: If compressed spinal discs are to blame for arm pain, special decompression methods that use micro-traction to target bulging and misaligned discs can be used to reverse an injury by gently separating bone and discs. Unlike treatments that involve medications and surgery, chiropractic care focuses on correcting the issue from the root instead of merely covering up the pain. The problem with a medication-only approach to treating arm pain is that the underlying dysfunction is allowed to continue without correction. This enables what might be a small misalignment to evolve into a serious injury that impairs the entire musculoskeletal system. Don't live with arm pain that's robbing you of your ability to lead an active, healthy life. Arm pain almost always points to dysfunction within the spine, nervous system, or musculoskeletal system. The team at Dean Chiropractic can treat your arm pain in Berkley, Michigan. Call today for an appointment!
Are you trying to figure out why your arm hurts? Trying to “ride it out” with arm pain is always a mistake. When left untreated, arm pain can result in: Pain that worsens with movement. Numbness and tingling. Muscle weakness. Loss of range of motion. Referred pain. Arm pain can have many underlying causes that...
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