What is Joint Pain?
Joint pain is a symptom, typically produced by stress at any joint in the body.. The symptoms that one may experience can be both intermittent or constant, the joints tend to feel stiff, achy, sore. At times, burning and grinding may present.
Causes of Joint Pain
Joint pain tends to be most commonly caused by the following three reasons. Repetitive actions (e.g. gardening, lifting and twisting, standing), being in a position for prolonged periods (eg Driving, sitting or standing for hours) or stress. These stressors to the joints can include lack of motion, an inflammatory response, muscle tension, elevated stress levels, immune system suppression, behavioural factors such as diet and lack of exercise, all can contribute to joint pain.
Can chiropractic care help with joint pain?
Chiropractic can help alleviate joint pain in a variety of ways. We will attempt to improve joint function, reduce pain and enhance overall mobility of the joint. Techniques a chiropractor may use include specific chiropractic adjustments, mobilisations, exercise, postural tips and somatosensory stress work.
For Joint pain; treatment with us at Purelands Chiropractic could include specific chiropractic adjustments to not only the areas of concern but also any asymptomatic regions that may be contributing to the issue at hand. Furthermore, as a part of a whole body approach, we would also ensure that stress in other areas of the spine, and your sensory system, is looked after. Allowing your body to be at its optimal and giving you and your body the best chance to heal.