8 Ways Chiropractic Treatments Help Arthritis Pain 1. It increases your range of motion. Range of motion is limited when there’s deterioration in the joints. 2. It helps relieve joint stiffness. With a greater range of motion, joint stiffness is reduced. Different treatment modalities, such as the cold laser treatment, also increase circulation to the joints and relieve joint stiffness. 3. Chiropractic treatment decreases swelling in the joints. Chiropractic manipulation re-aligns the joints. A joint out of alignment is always accompanied by swelling. Also, a cold laser treatment, ultrasound therapy or electrotherapy assists in pumping out the fluids that are causing swelling in the joints. 4. Chiropractic treatment helps relieve pain in the joints. This pain comes from two worn-out bones wearing against each other. This increases inflammation, which increases the feeling of pain. 5. It increases your body’s’ production of endorphins, which are natural painkillers. 6. Chiropractors may assist you in your weight loss efforts. Weight loss takes the stress off pained joints. Once you achieve your ideal body weight, your joints will feel better. 7. Chiropractors may recommend supplements that can help you rebuild the cartilage around the ends of joints. 8. Chiropractors can recommend what type of exercise will be best suited for your condition, and track your progress.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:59:31 +0000
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