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Many people suffer from chronic pain in their lower back, arms, legs, or neck. You may find it difficult to make it through your day without the use of pain medication. You may even be considering back surgery. Before heading down that road, find a chiropractic clinic and ask about ongoing chiropractic treatment, also referred to as “spinal manipulation.” You may be surprised that consistent treatment can help you achieve your goal of wellness through chiropractic care!

Some people consider chiropractic treatment as a short-term treatment for pain, but it can also keep chronic pain under control in the long term. Patients have reported that consistent chiropractic treatment has resulted in pain-free living. In comparison, think about your home. It required constant maintenance to prevent the walls, floors, and roof from deteriorating. So it is with people who suffer from chronic pain. Consistent chiropractic treatment over an extended period of time will help you achieve chiropractic wellness.

Neck pain, a common complaint among many people, can range anywhere from a dull and irritating ache to burning, debilitating nerve pain that may radiate down the shoulder and into the arm. There are also many causes of how the pain started and how long it may last. Although most neck pain can improve gradually with mild treatment at home, a licensed and trained neck chiropractor can offer more effective treatment for the cause of your pain.

You may be wondering what is the most common cause of neck pain? Because your neck is flexible and supports the weight of your head, it is vulnerable to injuries and conditions that cause pain and restrict motion. Some of the most common causes of neck pain include:

Many parents realize that when children participate in sports activities, they gain much more than learning a game, they develop discipline, respect, time management, leadership skills, problem-solving techniques, and, unfortunately, a possible misaligned spine. In some cases, spinal issues that have your child in constant pain may outweigh the positive aspects of youth athletics. Student-athletes can definitely benefit from sports chiropractic care!

Whatever sport your child may be involved in, whether high-impact (such as a wrestler, gymnast, or runner) or low-impact (such as bowling or ping pong), your child will inevitably experience some aches and pains to various levels.

Here is how your student-athlete can benefit from sports chiropractic:

Many people suffer from shoulder pain at some point in their life, a common complaint with various causes. Just as with all other painful conditions, the quicker you receive the appropriate care, the quicker the pain will go away. This means you can get back to your normal daily activities and prevent your pain from becoming a chronic problem.

So what is the main cause of shoulder pain? The most common cause of shoulder pain is rotator cuff tendinitis or bursitis, a condition when rotator cuff tendons become trapped under the bony area in the shoulder, becoming inflamed or damaged.

Other common causes of shoulder pain are:

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