If you’re suffering from joint pain and reside in or near Beavercreek, OH, contact Dr. Greg Palkowski at the First Team Medical Clinics. He has helped countless area residents deal with joint and back issues, and he’s ready to help you. Dealing with pain is often rather tricky, but with the right chiropractor on your side, you can find lasting relief. If joint pain is left unaddressed, however, your condition could deteriorate, ultimately affecting your mobility and quality of life.
How Chiropractors Approach Joint Pain
Many people think of chiropractors as back doctors. While it’s true that chiropractic care often emphasizes the spine, chiropractors like Dr. Palkowski can provide relief throughout the body. For joints, hands-on treatments can be used to help ensure that the tissues are in the right alignment. If the tissues are out of place, it can result in constant strain and tension. Imbalanced pressure may also increase wear and tear on your joints and raise the risk of a serious injury.
Cold laser therapy can be especially effective with joint issues. Lasers can deliver energy and stimulate healing in hard-to-reach places, such as deep muscles that may be tight and pulling on joints. The lasers can spur various biological processes, including your body’s natural repair and pain relief mechanisms.
Your spinal joints could also be the source of or at least a contributing factor to other issues. Many nerves emerge from the spine, so if the spine is out of proper alignment, it could put pressure on the nerves leading elsewhere. By aligning the spine, it may reduce tension throughout the body.
For many residents of Beavercreek, OH, joint pain issues can quickly become debilitating. Fortunately, Dr. Palkowski at the First Team Medical Clinics can help. The sooner you act, the better, as injured joints can quickly suffer further damage.
Pain Relief Without Depending on Medication
Occasionally taking medication to resolve strain or reduce inflammation is typically fine. However, if you rely too much on medication, it can lead to dependency. Since medication will often simply mask joint pain and only reduce inflammation temporarily, you may find yourself taking medication more frequently and in larger doses. By dampening your body's warning mechanisms, you may also further damage your joints. This can fuel a cycle of more injuries, and expose you to side effects.
With chiropractic treatments, you can reduce the need to take medication by resolving the underlying issues. Should you need assistance with joint pain in Beavercreek, OH, get in touch with Dr. Palkowski by simply calling 937 426 9265 to reach First Team Medical Clinics.