Aches in our back, neck, and shoulders are common. Whether the result of bad sleeping positions, sitting for too long at a desk, or other more serious injuries, we have all experienced some degree of discomfort in our backs, necks, or shoulders.
Often, we employ a “quick-fix” solution by taking common analgesics to alleviate the pain. Unfortunately, this is only a temporary remedy—and not a very good one, at that.
Neck, back, pelvic and shoulder pain is more than just the symptom; it is evidence of joint dysfunction. Signs of joint dysfunctions include: joint tenderness, restricted movement, intervertebral muscle tensions, abnormal or blocked joint play and end-feel, and sensorimotor changes in the upper extremities of the body.
In a study published in Clinical Neurophysiology, researchers assert that at the first signs of clinically-determined joint dysfunction, cervical spinal (neck) manipulation should be used in lieu of commercial analgesics for the most effective treatment of the problem.
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The right treatment is not in the pharmaceutical isle if you are experiencing pain in your neck, shoulders, or lower back. Analgesics or other drugs only treat the immediate symptom and will never work to inhibit the source of your pain.
Spinal adjustments that focus on returning motion to the fixated spinal joints causing pain are a more effective, safer alternative.
After a thorough evaluation by a chiropractic doctor to determine the exact source of pain, he or she will perform the appropriate spinal manipulation and begin to alleviate the affliction. While different techniques may be employed depending on the location and severity of the affliction, the aim is the same: unlock the fixated joint, restore proper mobility and function of the afflicted area, restore proper nervous system function and permanently eliminate pain!
Additionally, regular exercise, proper diet, massage therapy, and acupuncture can also greatly contribute to your ability to reduce common muscle and joint pain and prevent it from occurring.
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