Posts tagged ‘Chiropractic Care’

Myth: The Fort Collins Chiropractic Treatments are painful

For the most part, there is no pain associated with the chiropractic treatments. It has even been said to feel like a massage. People, who have been fighting with pain in their necks or backs, could feel a bit of discomfort, however over time the care become more comfortable and soothing.

Most of the adults enjoy going to have the treatments from chiropractors. These treatments for infants and kids can also be without pain, even though they can be a bit scared at first.

The treatment takes about a half to a full hour, the exact length of time depends on what problem is being treated, and which areas are affected. People could feel some slight pain and discomfort dependent upon how severe the problem is, and of course the person’s pain tolerance.

Myth: There is Danger in Chiropractic

Chiropractic is not dangerous. In fact the kind of treatments given are thought to be among the safer of the treatments for back and neck pains, along with other conditions. There is a low risk of having issues due to the spine getting adjusted. A lot of doctors recommend spinal manipulation first before a recommendation for surgery. This alternative therapy is also suggested before prescribing antidepressants and steroids. Continue reading ‘Back Pain Injury – Some Myths About Chiropractic Care’ »

Chiropractic Care as an Alternative for Arthritis Since I’m a chiropractor, you know I have to start here!

Let’s go back to the basics… what is arthritis? It’s wear and tear on a joint. Degeneration leads to loss of the cushioning cartilage (or discs, if it’s in the spine), the bones may rub on each other, and there’s pain, swelling, and loss of movement in the joint because of it.

Chiropractors are known for adjusting the spine and many of us also adjust shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, knees, hips, and ankles. If a joint isn’t moving properly (think of your ankle – has it ever popped while walking, or felt stuck and you rotated it back and forth to try to get it moving?) then it’s going to deteriorate faster than if it had proper motion. Continue reading ‘Diagnosed With Arthritis? Here Are Alternatives For Arthritis Options’ »