There’s that old saying about how if you don’t use it, you lose it, and nowhere is that more applicable than with the human body itself. If you’re looking for ways to become more active, it’s possible that things like pain, fear of injuries, and even reduced range of motion are holding you back. Chiropractic care from Revive Medical Center can help get you or keep you more active in the following ways.
Pain Reduction
Pain is often a result of muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons being irritated and inflamed. Often, that happens because of an injury, but it can also happen when a specific area is tight or strained. That can cause issues like a ligament tightening up and pulling a muscle or joint just a little harder than usual. A chiropractor can help to relax those areas and allow them to move naturally back to their normal spots.
Faster Healing
Chiropractic adjustments can definitely help injuries heal faster, and this happens in ways that you might not expect. After an adjustment, blood flow increases in the body, especially in the area that was injured or affected. Increased blood flow brings additional nutrients, oxygen, and other important benefits that the body needs to heal. Adjustments also help to restore the use of that area, which is helpful in healing.
Prevent Injuries
You might not realize just how much regular chiropractic care can do to help you to prevent future injuries, too. When your joints, muscles, and tendons are working together properly, you’ve got a better overall function in all of those areas. Chiropractic adjustments reduce the tension those parts are under from being out of alignment, which allows you to move much more easily and without fear.
Improved Range of Motion
If you have been in pain for a while, you might have also noticed a reduced range of motion. Regular chiropractic adjustments help to realign bones and joints so that they’re in their proper places. As pain and inflammation subside, so, too, does the irritation that affects your range of motion. You will find that it’s easier to move that part of your body again, and therefore it’s also easier to strengthen and stretch it.
Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, can help you get back to being more active. Give us a call for an appointment for an assessment. Once we’ve found the cause of your pain and motion loss, we’ll work up a therapy plan for you.
