EXPERT
Stephanie Morales
Chiropractor
- San Jose, CA
- Palmer Chiropractic West
- Accepting new patients
Pain Hurts, But It's Helpful
Pain is a language our body uses in order to communicate to the brain that there is dysfunction with the area that hurts. This could be due to an injured muscle(s)/muscle groups,...
What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?
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How do you unlock your hip flexors?
I hope that helps!
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Can a chiropractor help with upper thigh pain?
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What can I do for muscle soreness around my thighs?
Typically I recommend warm epsom salt soaks for about 15min for sore muscles. You can get this at any drug store, please follow the directions. What this does is brings out the inflammation from the muscles and gets it to calm down. Doing this 1-2x a week should help. Please remember to drink lots of water too, that plays a role in flushing out the natural pain and inflammatory chemicals your body produces. I hope this helps!
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Why do chiropractors recommend ice?
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What helps back pain at night?
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Is it normal to be sore after the chiropractor?
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How do chiropractors and massage therapists work together?
While Chiropractors make sure the joints of the spine have the degrees of freedom they are supposed to, the Massage Therapist helps to 'reset the muscle memory' of the body by relieving tension. The lack of overall tension allows the body to move naturally.
I hope that helps.
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How long after a chiropractic adjustment do you feel better?
Yes, sometimes this can happen. I don't have the details of the case, i.e., how long had you been suffering with this pain, what is the history of injuries of the area, how old you are, what is your daily life like, and more... What you need to understand is that the chiropractic adjustment is not a "one and done" kind of treatment, it usually takes a couple of adjustments and a couple of months of stretching and working out certain muscle groups to see long-lasting results.
Thanks again for the question, good luck on your wellness journey.
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Dr. Morales
Do you feel immediate relief after chiropractic adjustment?
Sometimes yes, and sometimes no...I wish it could be more simple, but it really depends on the details of the case. Without knowing those details, it's very difficult to say whether you'll find immediate relief. Chiropractic is not a "one and done" treatment, it takes time to undo the trauma induced by bad daily postures.
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Is ice good after chiropractic adjustment?
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Can a chiropractor help in treating pain due to weight gain?
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Can I visit a chiropractor to get my sinuses drained?
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What are the possible causes of hip pain?
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I am having pain around my hamstrings. Can I see a chiropractor for this?
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My mother suffered Bell's Palsy and is now recovering. Can a chiropractor help at this stage?
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I have arthritis with severe pain in my knees. Should I see a chiropractor?
Yes that is exactly what the Chiropractor you see should be doing...providing exercises that help manage the pain and possibly give you alternative ways to perform daily activities which help you avoid repetitive stresses/traumas.
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Swelling in knee areas?
I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue. Without seeing diagnostic studies, it's hard to say whether or not you should stop working. I would recommend staying off of your feet as much as possible in order to reduce the swelling of the knees. The swelling is a sign that something in your knees isn't quite right structurally or you keep repeating the same motions which exacerbate the problem. In order to further assess, I'd need to see you in person and get to know more about the history of pre- and post-surgery rehab done, what the other doctors found, and all of the diagnostic studies available such as radiographs and MRI studies. This will help me triangulate the issue and come up with a treatment plan of action. In order to reduce swelling in the interim, I'd recommend using ice to reduce inflammation, for about 5-10min. as you elevate your feet.
I hope you feel better soon.
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Dr. Morales, D.C.
How do I know if my back pain is serious?
Back pain can be due to a handful of different things varying from a simple back spasm or spinal misalignment, to disc issues, kidney stones, or other visceral ailments/conditions. I'd need to know more about the origins of this back pain and perform a diagnostic exam before saying if the back pain you are experiencing is serious or not. Even in the case of a simple spasm, allowing the inflammatory process to happen for too long (meaning more than 1-2 days) can lead to mobility and range of motion issues down the road.
I hope you feel better soon.
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Dr. Morales, D.C
Why won't my lower back pain go away?
Yes, chiropractic care can help with lower back pain; however, it would be great to get some more insight as to how this began and what you've done, minus medications, in order to heal yourself. What were you doing 3 weeks ago which incurred this pain? Have you started working out recently? What kind of exercises have you been doing? These are the kinds of questions I'd be asking you when you come in the office.
I hope you feel better soon.
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Dr. Morales, D.C