Ouch - my back hurts!

Chiropractic adjustments can drastically improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. You can seek chiropractic services as an independent treatment or as an accompaniment to other treatments recommended by your doctor.

However, most people don't know when to seek out the services of a chiropractor. The following are some signs that you need to see a chiropractor.

Chronic Back Pain

A job that requires you to stand for long hours can cause you serious back pain. There'll be too much pressure on your lower back, which results in pain in your lower back. If you experience severe lower back pain, especially along the spine, you need to see a chiropractor as soon as possible.

Similarly, if you spend significant portions of your time hunched over your laptop, you'll also develop poor posture. Poor posture can cause problems with disc alignment along your spine.

Your chiropractor will perform various chiropractic adjustments to help with disc re-alignment to relieve your back of constant pain. They also recommend other ways to prevent back pain, such as correct sitting positions, a proper sleeping posture and regular exercise.

Neck Pain

Neck pain could result from a poor sitting position, bad sleeping posture, or a whiplash injury. Usually, these triggers can make you develop a stiff neck. A stiff neck may make neck movement difficult and painful.

It isn't uncommon for neck and back pain to occur together. So if you feel like the discomfort is too much to handle, make sure you see a chiropractor. An experienced chiropractor can diagnose the problem with your neck and provide the care you need to get back to your daily activities. Treatment may include spinal manipulation or stretching exercises –– depending on the intensity of your neck pain.

Frequent Headaches

Dehydration, fatigue, oxygen deprivation, tension, malnutrition or a misalignment in the neck and spine are all common triggers for a headache. Chronic stress can also induce pressure on your back and neck muscles leading to frequent headaches. The headaches can interfere with your daily routine and affect your productivity levels.

You may resort to taking painkillers to relieve the pain, but this is just a temporary fix. Thankfully, your chiropractor can help reduce the magnitude and intensity of these headaches. They will use various alignment and adjustment techniques to promote proper blood flow and increase oxygen supply to the brain, relieving you of your constant headaches.

After Strenuous Activities 

Intense body activities like workouts and sports can cause severe strain and pressure on your muscles. Such activities can also strain your spine and cause alignment problems. With time, your body may develop slipped discs or pinched nerves that cause you severe discomfort.

Regular visits to your chiropractor can help rid your body of pain that could arise from such an active lifestyle. In addition, your chiropractic treatment specialist can advise on how to engage in these activities in a way that causes less harm to your body.