How Can a Chiropractor Help With Chronic Pain Treatment?

Chronic pain can be debilitating and when it gets in the way of you completing everyday tasks and spending time with the people who matter most, it’s time for a change. Chiropractic care is an effective form of chronic pain treatment. Our chiropractors at Southwest Chiropractic can help you find the relief you need. The first step in finding pain relief is to diagnose and understand the issue causing your chronic pain.
What Can Cause Chronic Pain?
There are a number of issues, diseases, and chronic ailments that can cause chronic pain. These include:

• Sciatica- Sciatica is a form of chronic leg pain caused by undue pressure along the sciatic nerve. Typically, the pain happens in your lower back and through one of your legs, though sometimes both legs are affected.
  
• Fibromyalgia- Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain throughout the muscles in your body. The pain can be debilitating, making something as simple as sleep difficult to achieve. The pain can range from mild tenderness to severe pain.
  
• Herniated and Bulging Discs- Herniated and bulging discs that go left untreated can cause severe chronic pain in your shoulders. Disc issues can be caused by injuries and undue pressure, among other causes.
  
• Injuries- Injuries are a pretty straightforward cause of chronic pain, especially if left untreated. The most common injuries that cause chronic pain typically happen to the neck and back.
  
• Nerve Damage- Nerve damage is especially common and can be caused by hundreds of different issues. Nerve damage can cause chronic pain, tingling, sensitivity, and other issues depending on where the damage is located and how severe it is.
  
• Aging- As we age, our bones become weaker and worn down and other factors, such as improper posture, obesity, and improperly lifting heavy objects can make unfortunately make matters worse.
  

How Can a Chiropractor Help?
Chiropractic care can be used as chronic pain treatment for a number of the issues listed above. A chiropractor will be able to help you find the right chronic pain treatment based on the issues you are experiencing, the amount of pain you are in, and your physical needs. 
What Kind of Chiropractic Care Will I Receive?
Like we mentioned above, the kind of care you receive will depend on your situation. Chiropractors essentially work to manipulate the spine, which can help your nerves and relieve pain caused by many of the above issues. They are also trained to use chiropractic techniques to help with bulging discs, injuries,  and nerve damage. The chronic pain treatment you receive can help you forge the path to less pain and better healing. Schedule an appointment with our chiropractor today!