Monday, October 6, 2014

Trust Your Pain Relief To A Knox County Chiropractic Office

By Michael Cabunoc


Whether due to a slip and fall situation, sitting all day at work or the result of an automobile accident, pain is a definite impediment to living a happy life. Many individuals who are suffering do not want to rely on medication, prescription or over-the-counter. Fortunately, they can turn to a prominent Knox County chiropractor for non-invasive pain alleviation.

The non-invasive care provided by the chiropractor will focus on the backbone as the source of most pain in all parts of the body. The vertebrae are small bones which make up the spine. They are hollow and the spinal cord with all its nerve roots is protected by them.

If one vertebra is out of place it is referred to as a subluxation in chiropractic terms. This misalignment can cause moderate to excruciating pain to the victim. Spinal adjustments, administered over a series of office visits, can correct the condition by reducing the pressure exerted against the spinal cord.

The first office visit will consist of giving information about the pain, such as how bad it is and how long it has been bothering you. Tests will be administered, a range-of-motion test for example. In a great many cases an x-ray helps to clarify the condition.

Following a thorough assessment of that condition, a plan for pain alleviation can be devised. Spinal alignment will serve to relieve any pressure being exerted against one or more of the nerves located at the spine. Relieving that pressure may be the answer to relieving that pain.

Remember, each person has a different response to the same set of circumstances. If two individuals have an identical car crash and both suffer whiplash, the care appropriate for one may be all wrong for the other. Each plan for care must be tailored to the needs of each individual. Factors such as age and general health must be taken into consideration.




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