A chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is the primary chiropractic treatment method for back pain.
Unfortunately, chronic pain is all too common, and many people struggle with a lower quality of life due to various aches and other issues. There’s some good news, however. By working with a chiropractor in Portsmouth, NH, who provides chiropractic adjustments, it may be possible to resolve your aches and pains not just in the short term but instead permanently. If you’re looking for a chiropractor, contact Dr. Andrew Sheriff.
By the way, you may also see the term “chiropractic manipulation” used or “realignment.” These terms all refer to the same treatment method and are used interchangeably. So, what exactly is this form of treatment? Let’s take a closer look.
A Quick Look at the Spine
The spine acts as the foundation of your body and the main “highway” of your nervous system. The spine provides support for various muscles, joints, and other tissues. If the spine is unable to provide optimal support, it can result in lasting aches and pains.
Pain signals from many parts of your body will travel to the spinal cord and then up it to reach the brain. If the spine is improperly aligned, the messaging system may suffer. In some cases, false pain signals are triggered, resulting in seemingly random aches and pains.
How Chiropractic Care Can Provide Pain Relief
A chiropractor can use various hands-on and instrument-assisted techniques to gently align the spine. By doing so, it may be possible to prevent pain signals from being triggered. If the spine is misaligned, it strains muscles and causes tension. Once the spine is realigned, tension is resolved and thus no pain signals are triggered.
Chiropractic adjustments can address many things, including:
- Lower back pain
- Upper back pain
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
The above list is far from exhaustive. If you’d like to learn more about chiropractic adjustments and live in the vicinity of Portsmouth, NH, contact Dr. Sheriff. He can help you craft a pain management plan for practically any form of pain.
Reduce Dependency Risks
The first thing many people do when they’re in pain is take pain medications. While medications can be good for providing short-term relief, they rarely if ever resolve the underlying problems that are triggering pain signals. So, when the pain medications wear off, the signals often return. Some patients respond by taking more medication, but this can quickly result in dependency or prolonged side effects.
Chiropractic adjustments, however, provide pain relief without the need to rely on medication. Additionally, since underlying issues are often resolved, this means you may prevent future aches and pains, which further reduces the need to rely on medications.
Would you like to try chiropractic adjustments in Portsmouth, NH? You can reach Dr. Sheriff at 603 431 8966.