If you suffer from coldness, numbness, tingling, or swelling in your extremities; pain or throbbing in the arms and legs; muscle cramps; wounds that won’t heal; pain in your feet or just one foot; gangrene; or pain and/or cramping in your buttocks, hips, and legs, you might have poor blood circulation. This is serious. So much so that Revive Medical Center is going to list the common causes of poor blood circulation in this blog post and how a chiropractor can help restore your body’s natural blood flow.
Diabetes
People who suffer from diabetes must keep active to ensure their blood flow is not compromised. Constant high blood glucose levels damage the blood vessels by increasing the concentrations of plaque in them. Plaque restricts blood circulation and causes cell damage. Exercise, massage, and joint manipulation can encourage circulation through the damaged blood vessels.
Obesity
Obesity causes atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries, and coronary artery disease, which is a build-up of fat on the artery walls. The arteries are narrowed by the hardening and fatty deposits, which restricts blood flow and can also increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. A healthy weight-loss and exercise program can help you lose weight and restore blood circulation.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Your body has arteries going to and from the heart. The peripheral arteries are the arteries that carry blood away from the heart. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, affects the arteries in your arms, head, legs, and stomach, but most commonly the legs. PAD causes these arteries to narrow. Exercise, massage, and chiropractic manipulation can help boost circulation.
Raynaud’s Syndrome
Raynaud’s Syndrome affects the smaller blood vessels in your fingers and toes. It narrows these small blood vessels, limiting blood flow and causing coldness and numbness. This is uncomfortable and can affect how you use your fingers and walk. Massage and chiropractic manipulation can help restore sensation to the fingers and toes by relieving pressure and increasing blood flow.
Spinal Compression
Finally, a compressed spinal cord can restrict blood flow and press down on crucial nerves. Chiropractic adjustments restore the blood flow and healthy nerve sensation by releasing the compression. Manipulation releases the pressure bearing down on the joints and nerves, which reduces pain and restores circulation. Spinal compression can affect the neck, back, and hips.
Set up an appointment at Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, with one of our experienced chiropractors. We’ll assess your blood circulation problems and discuss the proper treatment approach to help relieve your pain, numbness, and tingling, and to restore the blood flow to the affected areas.
