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When Is Pain Relief Not Enough?

Everybody everywhere experiences pain and seeks pain relief at various times. Aches and pains in the joints, muscles and bones of our bodies occur in people of all ages.

• Have you ever strained or sprained some part of your body and the resulting pain was unbearable?
• Were you in a car accident, felt fine and several days later you could hardly get out of bed?
• Did you take an unexpected hit during that jump shot at the park and now it's difficult to turn your head?
• Do you wince every time you reach out to move your mouse and type long passages on your computer keyboard?

Pain happens. It's what you do now to relieve that pain that matters or you may have to live with it the rest of your life.

What is Pain?

Pain comes in many forms the most obvious of which is physical pain. Not all physical pain is bad nor is it necessarily sign of disease. Women who have given birth can testify to that. So, too, every child showing off a shiny new tooth smiles now without pain. These pains are temporal and natural. Pain is your body's way of telling your brain that it experienced trauma. When pain is short lived you can go on with your life without concern.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, however, continues day in and day out and does not show signs of going away anytime soon. You many not know what caused your persistent pain, but ongoing pain tells your brain that something continues to be wrong with your body. Pain that persists for many days and weeks is a clear sign of disease. Clearly, chronic pain will eventually impact quality of life. Some medications may numb the pain. If you correct the source of the pain you may gain permanent pain relief.

For example, there are four steps to alleviating back pain:

1. Determine the cause and source of that pain.
2. Bring the body's muscles back into balance.
3. Bring the spine and pelvis back into balance.
4. Promote healing, recovery and tone in the affected areas.

There are many types of aches and pains, too many to list here. Premier Health Chiropractic is dedicated to solving your pain problems. Some of the most common pain complaints that we resolve on a daily basis are listed below:

Back Pain

Back pain is probably the most common complaint that we hear. People looking for back pain relief may experience the gamut of intensity from aches to excruciating agony. Chronic back pain can occur in the lower, middle and upper back, sometimes running the entire length of the spine. We have successfully treated back pains throughout pregnancy.

Neck Pain

Neck pain is second most common reason for seeking chiropractic treatment. As with many pains, neck pain is often a result of the spinal column being out of alignment. Although you may feel the pain in the neck, the root cause may actually be vertebrae out of position anywhere along your spine from the neck to the tail bone. Again, it's critical to determine the source of the problem before coaxing muscles and bones back into place. Only once your body is aligned and cooperating can long term healing begin.

Wrist Pain

Hand and wrist pains are all too common in our modern world. Over use and repetitive strains, coupled with poor posture and long hours sitting in front of computers, are not natural activities. Even though carpal tunnel syndrome manifests in the hands and wrists, it may well have its source higher up in the neck. Relieving hand and wrist pain is more about returning the arms and body to balance, then training your body to better work these activities.

Pinched Nerve

Symptoms of pinched nerves include weakness, numbness, tingling and pain in your extremities. Pressure on a nerve can pinch it and can be caused by:

• Inflammation
• Disease
• Arthritis
• Muscle tear
• Damaged disc

Proper posture is a necessary component for your spinal health.

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can be more annoying than other pains because we use our arms and hands so many times every day. Dependent on our arms, shoulder pain can interfere with normal activities such as getting dressed, office work, cooking and eating. Remember, your shoulders are much closer to your neck and spine than your hands. Again, it's important to consider the role of the spine and balance in all pains.

Headaches

Certainly, there are as many types of headaches as there are headache causes. Although not all headaches are caused by spinal misalignment and bodily imbalance, some estimate that 90% of us in modern society suffer from poor posture. Notice office workers hunched over their desks and computers. Watch children as they watch TV or play video games. For that matter, consider those same children slumped under heavy backpacks to and from school. Is it any wonder that heads unnaturally balanced on our necks result in headache?

Pain Relief

Undoubtedly, for many suffering pain, pain relief is itself a goal. Without addressing the root cause of the pain, pain relief may be fleeting. Regaining long term health is more a matter of correcting the underlying problem than simply masking pain. Is it easy to believe that your body relies heavily on the strength of your spine? Next time you're mingling with a group of people, notice each person's posture as they move about.

Well balanced bodies are healthier and have an easier time maintaining health throughout their years. Pain is a message from a damaged point on your body to your brain. Other senses also use these same nerves to transmit feelings. These messages are carried by nerves, whether from your fingers or toes, eventually entering the spine and up to your brain. When your body is out of balance, a vertebra may shift or compress and interfere with these messages. Returning your body to natural balance is the first step to regaining lasting health.

Premier Health Chiropractic Exists To Solve Your Health Problems

Premier Health Chiropractic is founded on the principle that body balance is essential to your overall health. Call us today to see how you can benefit from our practice.