Is joint pain keeping you on the sidelines in life? Dr. Mark Bushée at Universal Chiropractic Health in Fishkill, NY, offers customized care to help you experience the relief you desire.
Guide to Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain
Many people suffer from pain in their joints. For some, it comes and goes. For others, it’s a constant issue. Regardless of which category you fit into, the bottom line is that you want relief. Dr. Bushée and the team at Universal Chiropractic Health in Fishkill, NY, explain how chiropractic care can help you experience natural relief from joint pain.
Why Do My Joints Hurt?
Your joints consist of various components, including bones, muscles, ligaments, fluid-filled cushioning sacs called bursa, and cartilage. These components help support your body’s weight and help you move.
When you are experiencing pain, it is typically because one or more of these components are injured or overworked. The most common causes of pain in the joints include:
- Arthritis or fibromyalgia
- Bursitis, which is a condition in which the bursa becomes inflamed from overuse
- Tendinitis, which typically occurs due to overuse of the tendon
- Injuries, such as auto accident injuries
In some cases, pain in the joints is due to something outside the joint itself. For example, a compressed or pinched nerve can lead to pain in the joints and extremities. A chiropractor must do a full assessment to determine where the root of your pain lies so that it can be addressed.
Effective Chiropractic Techniques for Pain in the Joints
The specific techniques used for pain in the joints depend specifically on the patient, their specific injury or issue, and other factors. Each plan is customized to the needs of the individual. Below, however, are some of the most commonly used and highly effective techniques.
- Adjustments and manipulation, which help restore alignment and range of motion, as well as reduce inflammation and pain
- Corrective exercises, which can help strengthen the muscles that surround the joint, improve blood flow to the injured joint, and improve the range of motion
- Physiotherapy, which further helps restore range of motion, improve blood flow, relieve tension, and more
- Nutrition and lifestyle management, which involves specific steps you can take in your daily life to improve joint health and relieve symptoms
Don’t let joint pain keep you down. Call (845) 896-3817 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bushée at Universal Chiropractic Health in Fishkill, NY, today.