Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Chiropractic Adjustments When I Don't Hurt?

Today I was asked why I adjust joints in regions of the body that weren't in pain at the moment. Another words if a patient has a low back problem, why do I adjusting their feet and hips?

The reason for this is to correct for faulty mechanics and imbalances that contribute or prolong the healing of the back. Often I will find fallen arches which cause knee pressure and a twisting of the pelvis. Without this correction, every time the patient gets back on their feet, the back pain will gradual return.

Another reason why chiropractors will adjust other areas outside your complaint is to maintain proper motion by decreasing muscular tightness. This also reduces overall soreness because tight muscle slow circulation which traps metabolic waste products such as lactic acid.

So the next time you visit your chiropractor you'll understand why we adjust feet for back pain and ribs for shoulder pain.

Dr Jonathan Woodward
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
5353 Alpha Rd Ste 110A, Dallas, TX 75240
972-490-9888

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