Chiropractic Care for Muscle Pain From Your Cornelius Chiropractor
There are benefits of both massage therapy and chiropractic care for muscle pain. Muscles are part of a working, mechanical body system. They attach to bones across joints, and the forces that they generate are applied to the joint to cause motion. Many things can go wrong with the muscle system and cause muscle pain. The source of the problem really determines whether massage or chiropractic care is the right choice for treatment.
Massage therapy directly relieves muscle spasm and improves circulation in the area. Chiropractic adjustment realigns the joints that the muscles span. Chiropractic treatment reduces stress, provides slack for the muscle fibers, makes the whole system more efficient, and sets the stage for healing. Chiropractors also provide stretches and other therapeutic exercises to help stabilize and maintain the strength and alignment of the joint. In short, massage therapy is similar to treating a runny nose that stems from a cold, and chiropractic care is like treating the cold. Each person's body is different and treatment reflects that. In many cases, both massage and chiropractic care are used for the best possible pain relief, as the massage makes the adjustment easier, last longer, and the adjustment allows the tissue to heal faster.
Multiple Treatments Are Often Necessary
The body takes time to repair itself. Multiple treatments are often necessary, whether massage, chiropractic, or both are the right answer for muscle pain treatment. A good treatment plan that is customized for each patient is the best way to go about achieving maximum pain relief and fastest healing times. Consistent treatment and therapeutic exercise may reduce or remove the need for pain medication. It also helps to protect against re-injury or injury due to coping mechanisms, such as favoring the uninjured limb. An initial chiropractic consultation can help to outline a consistent treatment plan.
Convenient Chiropractic Means Consistent Treatment
A local chiropractor is so important for good care. A local office makes it more likely that regular and consistent treatment will happen, simply because it is easier to get to appointments. Cornelius, Lake Norman, and Davidson residents find Pierce Family Chiropractic a convenient location.
Schedule an Appointment with Your Cornelius Chiropractor Today
Doctors Amy Guinn and Marcus Pierce pride themselves on excellent patient care and are happy to help patients build treatment plans for natural pain relief. Please call (704) 987-5050 and ask for our new patient special.