Have you ever been to a chiropractor for an adjustment, felt great for the rest of that day, only to wake up in pain again the next morning? You aren’t alone. Thankfully, there are some ways to make those adjustments last longer, although they involve more than just a quick fix.
Instant gratification might make you feel better right away, but the results won’t last for very long. In order to get results that last, you’ll need to take advantage of some of the therapies offered by your local chiropractor in addition to your adjustment. It’s all about your health – so you need to make the
decision to choose the best therapies, not the ones with the fastest results.
It’s All about Spinal Health
Chiropractors believe that the spine is the source of many people’s misery. To put it a different way, a spine that’s out of alignment is the root of their pain. These misalignments interfere with the way that the brain and body communicate. Since the spine contains a large number of nerves, thanks to the
spinal cord, any misalignment can throw your entire system out of balance. All that it takes is one small injury, a tight muscle, a stretched ligament, or a damaged vertebra and you’re in quite a bit of pain. The back is quite complex!
This is why chiropractors first look at the spine as a way of alleviating your pain. In most cases, an adjustment can bring about instant relief. With that said, this instant relief doesn’t always translate into weeks of being pain-free. It’s only too easy to reinjure that area since it’s already weakened. Adding
therapy, such as the ones described below, to help support and hold the adjustment longer will allow for longer lasting results, actually fixing your problem.
Traction Therapy
Did you know that the posture and position of your head can put some stress on your nervous system? This can lead to headaches, plus neck and back pain. Traction therapy teaches you how to position your head and keep it that way correctly. The cervical curve will adjust over time as the therapy persists, leaving you with less pain and better posture.
At-Home Therapy
While some therapies, such as traction therapy, need to be done in a chiropractor’s office under proper supervision, others can be done at home. Your chiropractor can give you a list of instructions, complete with images so that you do everything correctly. These therapies include core strengthening. Your core are muscles consist of your pelvic floor, diaphragm, transverse abdominals, and your deep back muscles.
The muscles in your core are responsible for holding you upright and keeping your posture correct. You’ll need to exercise every muscle in your core – the front, back, and sides – in order to make everything stronger. This is definitely something that you can do at home because you’re less likely to injure yourself in the process.
Visiting a chiropractor can lead to instant pain relief thanks to an adjustment, but if you truly want results that will last, you need to ask your chiropractor about these additional treatments.
