Chiropractors can treat conditions related to your body structure. Their purpose is to relieve pain and enhance body function. They don’t prescribe drugs or surgery. They adjust or manipulate your spine and other body parts to get them in position or proper alignment. Chiropractic treatment is on the idea that when your body is correctly aligned, you have a better chance of healing. Get an overview of some of the more common ailments that do not relate to the spine.
1) You notice postural imbalances in your body.
These asymmetries can show up as one shoulder being higher than the other, rotated hips, or even a crooked nose. Chiropractors are trained in seeing misalignments in the body and work to restore balance in the structure.
2)Your body feels like it is not running at its best.
A less than optimally functioning nervous system can be one cause of fatigue, aches, pain, headaches, etc. A goal of most chiropractors is to help remove nerve interference to the
nervous system, and in turn, increase the function of the body.
3) You sit often.
Sitting can put a lot of abnormal stress on our bodies. A chiropractor can help unwind this tension and some can provide exercises/stretches to do throughout the day.
4) The soles of your shoes wear out differently.
One heel might be more worn than the other, or at an angle. This is a sign that something in the structure of your body is off.
5) You have a limited range of motion.
If you have trouble bending or experience tightness during stretching a chiropractor may be able to help. Sometimes this is due to a structural misalignment leading to tight muscles.
6) You are active.
If you run a lot or want to maintain an active lifestyle, getting adjusted is an important way to make sure your body is moving properly.
7) You have had physical trauma.
Whether you got in a car crash, or have played a sport, both micro and macro trauma adds up in the body. This trauma can lead to structural imbalances and degenerative conditions.
8) You want to live a more health-conscious life.
Chiropractors are full of knowledge on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Most of them are vitalistically minded, meaning they recognize the body’s ability to heal and work to help the body express its innate potential within.
9) You experience tingling in an arm or leg.
A lot of times this can be contributed to a pinched nerve. A chiropractor is trained in finding the root cause and addressing it.
10) You have a lot of stress.
Chiropractors can help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation and reducing stress.
In Canada, chiropractors have become a vital part of the health care team. They provide essential services both in hospitals and in the community. At The Physio Care, we ensure that our customers can book appointments in a way that is comfortable for them
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