10 Signs You Should See a Chiropractor

Seeing a chiropractor has many benefits that can dramatically improve your health. However, most people only think of seeing a chiropractor because they are in pain.

While most people know to see a chiropractor when they are experiencing back or neck pain, there are other things to keep in mind. Here are 10 signs you should see a chiropractor:

1. Headaches

Headaches can be caused by many different factors, including dehydration, poor diet, adverse reactions to medications, or misalignment of a vertebra (subluxation) in the neck. In fact, over 50% of headaches suffered by whiplash victims are the result of cervical subluxations.

2. Joint or Muscle Pain

When experiencing pain in your muscles and joints, the first reaction shouldn’t be to go for the aspirin in medicine cabinet. That pain could be from overactive muscles guarding a misaligned joint.

Chiropractors are trained to make sure your body is functioning optimally by using chiropractic adjustments to relieve pain in joints and muscles. Spinal adjustments increase blood flow, reduce muscle spasm, and remove nerve interference to the joints and muscles that are experiencing pain.

3. You Sit for Long Periods of Time

For most people, sitting for long periods is a requirement of the job. Whether it’s in front of a computer or because of a long commute. Sitting hunched over a keyboard is a great way to end up with poor posture. Poor office and driving ergonomics puts increased pressure on the upper back, neck, and shoulders. This pressure can cause joint inflammation and muscle strain, resulting in neck pain, back pain, and headaches.

4. Chronic Back Pain

One of the most common signs that you need a chiropractor is chronic back pain. There are many factors that can contribute to back pain, such as poor posture, bad lifting habits, and even improper sleeping positions. A chiropractor can provide pain relief without harmful medications or dangerous surgeries.

5. The Soles of Your Shoes Wear Differently

If you’ve noticed that the soles of your shoes are wearing differently, your spine may be out of alignment and need to be adjusted. Uneven wear on your shoes is typically the result of unequal weight distribution. This can often be corrected by improving spinal function with chiropractic adjustments.

6. Limited Range of Motion

If you feel that your shoulders and hips aren’t as flexible as they used to be or if your neck won’t turn as far in one direction as the other, this is a good sign you need to see your chiropractor.

Chiropractic adjustments restore motion segments in the spine, relieving pain, and improving overall range of motion.

7. You Were Recently Involved in an Accident

Car, bicycle, or motorcycle collisions can cause serious injuries that only an experienced chiropractor can properly treat. Many chiropractors specialize in car accident injuries and can diagnose and treat a multitude of different injuries.

After being involved in an accident, seeing a chiropractor should be a top priority. Ideally, the sooner is better. Whiplash injuries damage muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These injuries must be treated quickly to avoid developing into chronic problems.

8. Pain Radiating into the Arms or Legs

If you are experiencing pain, tingling, or weakness, this could be a sign that you are suffering from a pinched nerve or slipped disc.

A trained Doctor of Chiropractic can determine if the pain in your arm or leg is the result of a spinal misalignment. By restoring motion to the vertebra, unwanted pressure that is being placed on the nerve can be removed, relieving your pain.

9. You’re an Active Person

If you lead an active life working out, playing sports, or because of the physical demands of your job, your body can be subjected to additional stresses and strains. This added stress can cause spinal misalignment. These misalignments can result in pinched nerves, slipped discs, or other alignment problems.

Receiving Chiropractic care on a regular basis helps to keep your body functioning at its prime, so you can continue to live the active lifestyle that you love.

10. You Want to Live a Health-Conscious Life

If you want to live a more health-conscious life, a chiropractor is an excellent source of information on many aspects of maintaining your health. Your chiropractor can provide you with exercise routines, nutritional guidance, and stress relieving techniques. All of this, along with spinal adjustments, can help improve your physical and emotional well-being.

If any of these 10 signs apply to you, call our office today at (303) 424-7171 to schedule a FREE consultation to find out if Chiropractic can help you.