Summit Chiropractic

It’s important to remember that you won’t always feel the pain from a car accident or a slip and fall right away. In many cases, the misalignment of your joints can go unnoticed until you do something trivial, like bending to pick up something from the floor.

You're a lot more than a piece of meat or list of symptoms, but unfortunately, that's how many medical doctors treat patients. Chiropractors take a different approach by having a patient-centered, hands-on approach tailor-made to fit you.

Have you ever experienced pain after being injured that is distant from the site of the actual injury? This can happen when the nervous system is affected and refers the pain to a different location. Chiropractic treatment can help resolve this type of referred pain.

Golfing is a sport that can be really hard on the back. If you golf regularly, make sure you are using the proper form on swings, and use the right size of golf clubs for your height.

There are many different ways your spine and the crucial spinal nerves can become locked up or displaced, from accidents and falls to stress and overexertion. Chiropractors can make the necessary adjustments no matter the cause.

You might think that subluxation is all about nerves, bones, and muscles, but did you know there can also be a chemical component to it? This is when the subluxation causes a chemical change (such as hormones) in your body, which can vary depending on the subluxation location.

Pregnancy temporarily changes a woman’s center of gravity, putting increased pressure on lower areas of the spine. It is common for chiropractors to recommend light exercise programs – such as walking swimming and stationary cycling – to strengthen muscles that are under increased duress.

Your nervous system is a marvel of biology, connecting every part of your body through your spine and brain. But this also means that a single problem can cascade through the rest of your body. A chiropractor recognizes this, and uses methods that effectively track problems to their source.

Did you know that chiropractic care can also help with asthma and allergies? Studies have found that adjustments can improve respiratory function by removing nerve obstruction, and can relax muscles in the neck that would prevent the lymph nodes from properly draining.

Whether you work at home or in an office, take steps to ensure that your workstation is ergonomically correct. Consult with your chiropractor for suggestions on best practices at home and at work to minimize back and neck pain.

One of the best ways to support back health and prevent back pain is with a regular walking program. To keep your back healthy and happy, try to walk for at least 30 minutes a day three to four times a week.

Most people associate chiropractic care with short-term pain relief, but regular spinal adjustments also improve long-term health and wellness. Every part of your body benefits from proper spinal alignment, including your vital organs.