If you’re tired of living in pain or less than your best health, Dr. Chad Young at Young Health USA in Mayfield, KY, offers chiropractic adjustments and other effective techniques to help.
The Role of Adjustments in Health and Pain-Free Living
Chiropractic adjustments are a core element of chiropractic care. Most people have heard of them, but do you know what they really do or why they are so important? This guide from Dr. Young and the team at Young Health USA in Mayfield, KY, provides the answers.
What Are Chiropractic Adjustments, and Why Are They Important?
Adjustments are a technique in which a chiropractor uses their hands or instruments to restore alignment to the skeletal system. This is important because the alignment of your skeletal system can either positively or negatively affect your entire body.
Surrounding your bones are muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Between the bones of your back are gel-like cushions called discs. In the midst of your spinal column is your spinal cord, which carries messages between the brain and the body.
When the bones aren’t properly aligned, it can put stress on the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues. It can put undue stress on the discs, causing them to bulge and herniate. It can also lead to compression on the nerves, which can trigger everything from headaches and numbness to ongoing health issues. Restoring alignment to the spine takes the pressure off the surrounding components, allowing everything to operate as it should.
What Can Adjustments Treat?
Adjustments are used to treat a variety of both chronic and acute issues. These include but are not limited to:
- Auto injuries
- Whiplash
- Sciatica
- Headaches and migraines
- Bulging discs
- Radiculopathy
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Nerve compression
These are just a few examples, and they only mention current issues. However, adjustments are also vital for preventing future ones. Regular adjustments undo the damage that sitting, heavy lifting, exercising, playing with children, carrying heavy groceries, and other activities cause. This keeps the strain off all your musculoskeletal components, prevents pain and injuries, and supports proper nerve function and blood flow.
Adjustments are typically only one part of your chiropractic treatment plan. Your chiropractor will also utilize soft tissue therapy, nutritional and lifestyle guidance, and more to help you achieve the healthiest and most pain-free life possible.
Learn more about the positive role that chiropractic adjustments can play in your life by visiting Dr. Young and the team at Young Health USA in Mayfield, KY. Call (270) 251-0907 to schedule your appointment today.
