How A Knox County Chiropractor Helps Alleviate Joint Pain

By Sherrine Albao


Is chiropractic care only used to address back pain? The answer is no - there are many other conditions that this type of therapy can be used to address. Joint pain has many causes such as injuries, arthritis and spinal alignment issues among other things. Chiropractic care can be used to alleviate musculoskeletal issues such as carpal tunnel as well as problems like arthritis.

Chiropractors can alleviate joint pain by performing both spinal adjustments and non-spinal adjustments. They start by determining the source of discomfort - whether this is centered in the joint itself or in another part of the body. Joint stress can be reduced and joint mobility can be restored through non-spinal adjustments, particularly in athletes. These efforts can also improve the flow of nutrients to the joints.

Chiropractic care is particularly useful for hip pain, which is often caused by issues in the lower spine, and can help with issues in the knees. Having a chiropractor look at your hips and knees can help extend the healthy life of these joints and delay the need for joint replacement surgery as you get older.

It is usually safe to have chiropractic adjustments performed, however, people with arthritis who are suffering from flare-ups are advised against getting them until their flare-ups abate. In addition to adjusting your spine, your provider may offer therapeutic massage services and provide you with a number of stretches and physical activities to do in your own home. You may even be given recommendations for altering your diet and improving the way in which routine activities are performed, in order to limit the recurrence of your issues.

A good chiropractor will work on your entire body as a system and may find that the pain in your knees is caused by an imbalance somewhere else. This also means that they can fix problems that were not causing pain.

When experiencing joint pain, get in touch with a reputable Knox County chiropractor to see what he or she can do to improve joint mobility, relieve your discomfort and better your overall health.




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