Your Pain May Not be all in Your Head
In a world where the common response to pain is “Have you taken anything for it?” we are exploring for something better. The countless listed side effects of today’s pharmaceutical drugs have us wondering if all those unpleasant chemical reactions are the only answer. The search for alternatives to pain relieving medicines or prescription drugs to manage pain may lead to the consideration of a Portland Chiropractic. This health care provider takes a holistic approach to reducing pain and improving functionality of their patients. Holistic in that they focus on the body as whole rather than individual parts. The spine and its alignment or lack of can affect every part of the body. Before we get to far down this road, consider a pain in your thumb. Maybe you slept wrong or it could be the beginning of arthritis. So you apply pressure to your forearm, just below your elbow. Massage strong pressure to that spot a few minutes and you begin to feel relief in that thumb. This is basically how chiropractic medicine works.
• Problems with posture
• Lower back pain
• Female pain
• Migraines
• Sciatica (pain shooting down the leg)
• Headaches
• Joint and shoulder or other repetitive strains
• Sinus pain
• Arthritis
• Sports injuries
• Car Accidents
• Not covered by insurance (in most cases) – however if you have opted for a Health Savings Plan through your payroll, you can use this money for these services.
• Last but not least, the sound you hear of your neck and bones cracking or much louder to you than they actually are.