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Saturday, April 26, 2014

By Lilia Slaybaugh


An individual may seek help to relieve the pain for numerous reasons. It could be whiplash resulting from an automobile accident. A subluxation of the spine or a strained muscle might be the cause. A leading Warners Bay Australia Chiropractor is available to alleviate the pain an individual is suffering from.

A series of small, hollow bones called vertebrae form the spinal column. It starts at the base of the skull and ends with the fused bones at the end of the spine, called the tailbone. They are hollow and contain the spinal cord. The spinal nerves start and branch out to innervate the body.

If a single vertebra is subluxated, or misaligned, it may press against one of these nerves and cause pain. It can range from mild to extremely excruciating. A person can be so consumed by the pain that he or she is unable to work.

The chiropractor provides care to relieve that hurt. Spinal adjustments are a successful method for lessening it. The spine is gradually returned to the correct position. This reduces the pressure against the nerve and pain is alleviated.

The first step is making an appointment for an office visit. This is the time for an examination, including taking a medical history. If the physical exam is inconclusive, an x-ray may be used to determine the cause.

After that a plan for care can be created. Details are clarified for the client and usually a series of spinal adjustments are arranged. The required number will depend on how fast the individual responds. Age, cause of the pain and severity of the injury will contribute to how many adjustments are needed as well.

In addition to the subluxation of one or more vertebrae, joints, muscles, ligaments and cartilage may be contributing to the hurt. Mild exercises may be done at home between appointments. Nutritional counseling has been helpful for many clients. Ultimately, the goal of care is to prepare a client to return to his or her job and recreational activities previously enjoyed.




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