5 Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care

Most people and healthcare professionals recognize that chiropractic treatments are effective, safe and cost-friendly for treating many of the aches, pains and injuries one may experience is our musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. However, it is lesser know that regular treatments, which is different from person to person as we all have different needs, can be beneficial for several reasons. Here are five reasons why continued chiropractic treatment is important:

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What is a Sports Chiropractor?

Sports chiropractic is a specialized form of chiropractic care that focuses on treating injuries and conditions that are related to sports and physical activity. These injuries can be acute (having occurred hours to days), sub-acute (days to weeks), or chronic (weeks to years). This may be a twisted ankle or pulled hamstring that happened during the game or nagging low back pain that started with gardening last summer.  Sports chiropractors help active people of all ages, from to athletes to weekend-warriors of all levels, recover from injury, stay healthy and perform at their best. In some instances, injuries may be prevented from occurring in the first place.

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5 Reasons for regular Chiropractic, Physical Therapy or Massage Therapy Treatments

Restoration of Function

Most people will seek out chiropractic or physical therapy treatments when they have a problem. This problem is usually phrased as “I have pain here” or “It hurts when I do this.” While this is completely normal, pain is NOT the problem but rather a symptom of the problem. Too often we find patients are focused on their pain rather than function, and will stop receiving treatment once their pain is gone.

Call it maintenance, wellness or check-ups, continued treatment is absolutely necessary for long term health benefits. Think of it this way, would you go to the gym 6 times then stop because you feel better? Of course not! You keep going because it helps you continue to feel great.

Here are 5 reasons we recommend regular visits for Chiropractic, Physical therapy or Massage therapy:

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Reducing Opioid Dependency by Managing Pain via Chiropractic Care

Opioids

Opioid addiction is a huge problem right now in New England. With lack of resources to help the growing number of addicts, along with stigmas revolving around addiction and differing opinions on the best way to treat patients, it can be difficult for you or a loved one to find the help they deserve.

A big part of reducing opioid addiction is reducing the amount of opioid based drugs that are prescribed for pain. Alleviating painful conditions such as debilitating back pain, herniated discs, and otherwise can’t simply be done by throwing pills at the problem. Pain pills can be helpful in many circumstances, but for more permanent and helpful solutions, many people are looking to New Hampshire chiropractors to help eliminate pain.

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