Chronic Pain? Consider a Chiro
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people leave the workforce. Chronic pain doesn't just limit your work options. Your sleep may be affected and physical activity may be compromised. There are no two ways about it – chronic pain is, well, a pain!
Many Australians rely on painkillers to treat chronic pain or just accept they’re unable to do the things they love.
As part of the Consider a Chiro campaign for Spinal Health Week (17-23 August), we’re spreading the word that you don’t have to live with pain or rely on medication to deal with it. Chiropractic is a drug-free alternative that may help prevent and alleviate pain, and allow you to live a more fulfilling life.
Here are the three most common chronic pain issues in Australia and how chiropractors treat them.
Consider a chiro for your back pain
70–90% of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. It’s not surprising when your back is busy supporting the weight of your upper body day in and day out. Not to mention the pressure we put on it through bad posture and unsafe work environments!
Back pain is caused by many factors including, sprains and strains, lifestyle issues, spinal regeneration, skeletal irregularities and much more. Whatever the cause of your back pain, it ranges from mildly annoying to completely debilitating.
As chiropractors, we’re experts in spinal health. And it’s through this specialised expertise, that we aim to get to the root cause of your back pain and treat it as effectively as possible.
Treatment plans may include:
Adjustments of joints
Strengthening exercises
Stretching techniques
Remedial massage
If you or a loved one is experiencing back pain, consider a chiro. Life’s too short to feel restricted.
Consider a chiro for neck pain
Neck pain is another chronic pain condition many people face daily. Up to 50% of Australians experience neck pain at some point in their lives.
We’ve discussed text neck (strain caused by looking down at your phone) and the way it causes neck pain and headaches before. Other common causes of neck pain include, stress, poor posture, exercise injuries and more. Neck pain can cause other issues too, such as fatigue, poor concentration and change in spine structure.
Many people are unaware that chiropractors specialise in treating chronic neck pain. Treatment plans are similar to those of back pain. We consult with you to find the cause of the pain and assess your lifestyle. We then create a tailored treatment plan with the aim of reducing pain over time.
If you or a loved one is experiencing neck pain, consider a chiro.
Consider a chiro for your headaches
4.9 million people suffer from migraines. 7.6% of these people experience 15 migraines a month. Not only is this a real inconvenience for those suffering from pain, but it’s also expensive. The total cost of migraines in Australia is $35.7 billion. This is made up of productivity costs, health costs and more.
Many people rely on medication to treat migraines and headaches without finding out what’s actually causing them. Headaches can be caused by neck or back injuries, poor diet, stress, muscle tension, and lack of exercise.
How do chiropractors help? We treat headaches and migraines by correcting spinal misalignment and releasing nerve tension and compression of joints. Allowing more blood flow to the head from the neck improves the neurovascular function to the brain. We can also help you make changes to your lifestyle to avoid the many triggers of headaches.
Chiropractors treat chronic pain
Chiropractors treat chronic pain. That’s what we do. With spinal adjustments, exercises and stretching, and simple lifestyle changes, chronic pain can be treated effectively.
Consider a Chiro for your chronic pain. Make an appointment today.