Have you been told that you need surgery to find relief from your chronic pain? Or maybe you’re afraid that if you visit a doctor, that’s what you’ll be told. In either case, don’t jump to any conclusions or resign yourself to surgical procedures before reading the quick guide about non-surgical pain relief from Dr. John Boyle and Dr. Stephanie Burkett at Hazel Green Chiropractic in Hazel Green, AL, below.
Non-Surgical Relief Through Chiropractic Care
While there are times when a surgical approach is required for healing, those aren’t the majority. Chiropractic care like that provided by Dr. Boyle and Dr. Burkett at Hazel Green Chiropractic in Hazel Green, AL, provides a natural, lasting, and non-surgical pain relief that has proven effective for many individuals who believed they were headed to the operating room. Learn more about chiropractic care and these natural techniques below.
Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care
Pain is a sign that something is wrong in the body. Often, that “something” is in the musculoskeletal system, and one issue in this system can lead to many more.
For example, a misalignment in the spinal column can lead to muscle tension, a herniated disc, nerve compression, headaches, numbness and tingling in the extremities, and more. It can even impair blood flow.
When an issue in the musculoskeletal system is the cause of your pain and other symptoms, restoring alignment of the spine and treating the soft tissues can relieve your suffering. These are areas in which chiropractors specialize.
Natural Treatment Techniques in Chiropractic Care
Chiropractors often combine various techniques to address the musculoskeletal system comprehensively. While the techniques can vary according to the patient’s needs, they often include those such as the following.
- Spinal adjustments and manipulation to restore proper alignment throughout the musculoskeletal system, relieving undue pressure on the muscles, nerves, discs, and other components
- Spinal traction and decompression to gently stretch the spine and relieve pressure on the discs and nerves
- PNF stretching to increase range of motion and flexibility through assisted, deep stretching movements
- Electrical stimulation therapy to create contractions that relieve muscle spasms, improve blood flow, and fight inflammation
- Cold laser therapy to dilate blood vessels and stimulate the release of ATP in the deeper soft tissue layers through the use of low-level laser energy
Techniques such as these address the source of the pain and remove issues that are impeding the body’s natural healing processes.
Before resorting to invasive procedures, visit Dr. Boyle and Dr. Burkett to determine if non-surgical pain relief is the right choice for you. You can reach our team at Hazel Green Chiropractic in Hazel Green, AL, by calling (256) 828-4288 today.