EXPERT
Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, D.C.
Chiropractor
- Las Cruces, NM
- Logan University
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best home remedy for plantar fasciitis?
Of course, the best approach is to get an evaluation and recommendations from a health care professional who can get to the underlying cause of the problem. This, hopefully, will prevent the problem from returning in the future.
Can a chiropractor help with tingling fingers?
Is it good to get adjusted by a chiropractor?
How do you know if back pain is muscle or disc?
How do chiropractors crack lower backs?
Before a chiropractor will adjust ("crack") the spine they should take a good history and perform a thorough examination. This allows them to assess the need for an adjustment and rule out any contraindications to (reasons why they should NOT perform) a treatment.
The "cracks" most likely come from gasses that are dissolved in the joint fluid. When the joint capsule expands rapidly from an adjustment, the gas escapes, creating the sound (think about opening a can of soda pop--same idea). The same thing happens when you crack your knuckles.
Chiropractors use long or short lever techniques to put motion into a joint which helps the joint return to proper function.
I hope this information is helpful, and I hope your question was answered.
What is the best therapy for lower back pain?
Please get it checked out by a health care professional, preferable a chiropractor.
How do your hips get out of alignment?
Should I stretch before seeing a chiropractor?
Why does my ankle feel like it needs to pop but won't?
Can chiropractors help with ankle dislocation?
Why do I feel nauseous after the chiropractor?
What helps with back muscle pain?
If the pain is due to muscles, then medications can work, temporarily. If you're looking for more natural solutions, then chiropractic treatment, massage therapy, physical therapy, stretching, or acupuncture may help.
With the help of a health care professional, try to identify the cause of the pain, treat and eliminate the cause, if possible.