If you live with chronic pain or simply don’t feel your best, Dr. Kevin Hilger at Hilger Chiropractic Center in Olathe, KS, offers chiropractic adjustments and more to help.
Quick Guide to Chiropractic Adjustments and Their Benefits
Adjustments have been the core of chiropractic care since its foundation. And while many newer techniques are utilized for patient care, chiropractic adjustments remain a vital component. Learn more about why in this guide from Dr. Hilger and the team at Hilger Chiropractic Center in Olathe, KS.
Why Is Spinal Alignment So Important?
Even if you’re not a car person, you know some basic things have to be taken care of, such as changing the oil. Another is ensuring your tires are aligned. If they aren’t, it can cause various issues, such as your tires wearing out more quickly, using more fuel, and – at worst – being at risk of an accident.
Issues also occur when your spine is out of alignment. It can cause the discs to wear down, tension in the muscles, pressure on the nerves, pain, and more. And each of these issues can lead to others, such as headaches, numbness, tingling, fatigue, trouble sleeping, and difficulty concentrating.
How Do Adjustments Help?
Adjustments are a technique in which the chiropractor applies a rapid, controlled force to misaligned areas of the spine. This force restores the proper alignment of the spinal bones. It relieves any strain and stress on the surrounding components, which provides the following benefits and more:
- Reduction or elimination of chronic neck and back pain
- Restored range of motion, balance, and flexibility
- Reduction or elimination of tingling, numbness, and weakness in the extremities
- Fewer headaches
- Better blood circulation
- Improved energy and sleep quality
- Better general health
The Role of Adjustments in Healing and Recovery
Adjustments are highly effective for relieving pain and other undesirable symptoms, but they are just the core of treatment. Once the spine is realigned, it can become misaligned once again if other contributing factors aren’t addressed. These factors can include poor posture, tension, poor lifting techniques, and more.
To maintain spinal alignment, your treatment plan will include a combination of techniques that address these factors, too. For example, various soft tissue techniques can be provided to relieve tension and prevent undue stress on the spine. And lifestyle adjustments can help address daily habits that create such stress. Creating such a personalized and comprehensive treatment plan ensures lasting relief and a reduced likelihood of developing another misalignment.
Visit Dr. Hilger at Hilger Chiropractic Center in Olathe, KS, to experience the benefits of chiropractic adjustments. Call (913) 829-1313 to schedule an appointment today.