Chiropractor in San Clemente

If you suffer from chronic pain, a chiropractor may be able to help by using a holistic, natural approach to pain relief.

The main theory behind the practice of chiropractics is that all illness, pain and disease originate within your central nervous system. Nerves send signals to the rest of your body via your spinal cord. If your spinal cord or joints are out of alignment, it puts pressure on your joints and muscles causing pain. A chiropractor’s job, then, is to re-align your spine and get everything back into its proper place. This allows your nerves to function properly with your brain, and your body can heal itself naturally.

If you suffer from any of the following, a chiropractor may be able to help:

• auto accident
• fatigue
• stress
• neck pain
• back pain
• foot pain
• bad posture
• whiplash

Chiropractors use a variety of treatment methods, depending on the type of illness or ailment.

• Gentle touch – this is a non-force method that uses light pressure on a misaligned bone. This helps to relax the muscle
• Diversified technique – this method is used to induce gaps of the joints in the spine. This restores the normal spine alignment. This technique is used commonly for sports injuries, auto accidents and falls.
• Ultrasound – the vibration of the ultrasound machine can reduce and relieve muscle spasms and reduce inflammation.
• Activator – This is a rubber-tipped instrument that manipulates tender areas, like knee and elbow joints.

Chiropractors also treat children and babies. Many parents have taken their colicky baby to a chiropractor and have seen significant improvements. The root cause of colic is still unknown, but is thought to have something to do with the digestive system. After gentle manipulation of the baby’s spine, the nervous system is able to properly talk to the brain, thus easing baby’s discomfort.

Many athletes seek regular chiropractic treatment for easing sore muscles and joints. Office workers seek relief from neck pain if they spend a lot of time on the telephone without a hands free device. Even migraine sufferers feel relief after being treated by a chiropractor.