Can you Become Dependent on Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic treatment has become increasingly popular over the years, but many common misconceptions about chiropractic therapy still exist. There’s a common question that many new chiropractic patients always ask, which is, “can you become dependent on Chiropractic Care?”
No one becomes dependent on Chiropractic Care. Similar to exercising, patients feel better when their spine is properly aligned vs. not aligned, so they choose to come in periodically for preventative care.
Gentle adjustments will ensure that you feel great all the time and your body functions at an optimal level.
How Often Should You Get a Chiropractic Adjustment?
The number and frequency of spinal adjustments depend on the findings during your consultation and the results of your x-rays. Every spine is different, so treatment is based on each individual’s needs.
Every discomfort, ailment, and disease is different, which means the solution will vary. Generally, many chiropractic services can be treated in a few sessions. However, sometimes it’ll require once a week or bi-weekly visits to fix your problem long-term.
Can You Get Addicted to Chiropractic Adjustments?
A person only can become “addicted” to receiving adjustments the same way that a person might get “addicted” to brushing their teeth, washing their face, or shampooing their hair. The Chiropractic adjustment frequency depends on how the individual feels and how they view the ongoing management of their body .
If you only wash your face when a breakout happens or only brush your teeth when a toothache occurs, it’s often too late. Many patients of ours receive a spinal adjustment regularly because they know that a treatment plan goes far beyond symptom relief of physical pain. These visits have improved their quality of life, allowed them to ease emotional stress, go through their days with more energy and vitality, and reduced the number of trips to the medical doctor.
An adjustment will help to realign the bones of the spine, taking pressure off of nerves and allowing your body to function correctly. It will help increase flexibility and reduce the effects of stress on your body.
Roughly 65 million Americans have reported a recent episode of back pain, and 16 million adults express having chronic pain. A spinal adjustment is a non-invasive technique that can significantly reduce sciatic pain without paying for injections or surgery.
Chiropractic adjustments aim to alleviate back pain and joint pain by having the spine return to its natural alignment enabling it to achieve a wide range of motion and properly support the body’s weight. When the spine is misaligned, certain muscle groups and joints have to overcompensate to carry the weight of your torso. As more weight presses on your joints, the cartilage that cushions the bone will wear down and cause even more painful conditions later. When the spine is realigned, the weight can be evenly distributed so your joints can relax.
By alleviating the tension in the spine, the nerves can work more efficiently. Most people become accustomed to being tense and sore, which causes us to feel tired and run down. Adjustments will remove the tension and pressure across your body and allow your body to move much more freely.
The lungs rely on the nerve function to travel from the brain to the spinal cord. Unfortunately, a misalignment in the mid-cervical and thoracic regions of the spines can result in lung abnormalities such as asthma. Chiropractic care will correct subluxations that limit inflammation in the lungs and help our ability to breathe properly.
The nerves that run down the human spine can also control your stomach. Misaligned vertebrae in that area will cause the nerves to signal that there will be a need for more acid production. This results in acid reflux, heartburn, and gas bubbles. Once the spine is realigned, the nerves in the thoracic spine will work more efficiently, and stomach problems could be eliminated.
A healthy immune system will stave off most viruses and bacteria that your body comes into contact with. A person shouldn’t need to rely on prescription medications. A misalignment in your spinal column could inhibit the ability of the immune system. The nervous system controls the functions of a person’s body, cells, and tissues. Realignment of the spine will free the immune system, which leads to a fewer colds and fevers and healthy living.
Some people experience Tension headaches which are attributed to sedentary lifestyles. For example, working at a computer or looking down at your phone can build muscle tension in your neck, leaving you prone to headaches. When the tension is released, and your neck can move freely, your tension headaches will disappear.
What Do Chiropractic Adjustments Do?
A chiropractor utilizes their hands or special instruments to manipulate the spinal column and joints in the body, called joint or spinal manipulation. This process helps correct the body’s alignment, reduce pain and improve the overall physical function.
What Is a Chiropractor?
Doctors of chiropractic offer an alternative method of medical care for many common aches and pains. Since chiropractors don’t prescribe medication, they use their hands to fix most ailments. A professional chiropractor may prescribe any of the following treatments:
- Adjustments: Realign the spine and joints and increase the range of motion of your body parts
- Soft-tissue therapy: Relieves spasm, relaxes tight muscles, and release tension in the fascia
- Taping or joint bracing: Supports muscles and sprained joints to help them recover and heal faster
- Stretches and exercises: Maintain mobility and restore range of motion
Why Visit a Chiropractor?
Chiropractic services help increase health and improve the overall quality of life without using drugs or surgery. Many report chiropractic care to relieve stress, improve posture, elevate mental health, sleep better and improve immune systems. Contact Dr. Flood and Dr. James at Prohealth Chiropractic Wellness Center today!
