How Regular Chiropractic Visits Can Help You Move Easier and Feel Better
As we get older, damage from overuse, injury and the regular aging process can start to cause joint pain and musculoskeletal pain that interferes with daily life.
One reason is that many people start to develop osteoarthritis in their 40s and 50s, although the symptoms may not always become noticeable until later.
Other common causes of joint pain in middle age and beyond include acute soft tissue injuries, overuse or increased stress on joints due to weight gain.
Menopause can also be a driving factor behind joint pain for women in this age group, and perimenopausal and menopausal women are especially prone to lower back pain.
While joint pain of all types can be a total pain, there are chiropractic solutions that can help you feel better and stay mobile.
What Joint Problems Can Chiropractic Help Treat?
Chiropractic can be a very effective therapy for joint pain due to a variety of causes, including:
- Osteoarthritis
- Overuse and wear due to occupational demands
- Overuse during sports (runners knee, tennis elbow, etc.)
- Old injuries that didn’t heal properly
- Injury due to improper form
- Damage due to joint or spinal misalignment
- Accidents
- Body weight
- Back pain caused by degradation of the spinal joints
The Arthritis Foundation confirms that chiropractic can be one of the best and safest treatments for back or neck pain due to osteoarthritis.
Studies have also shown chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment specifically for lower back pain—a common complaint for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.
It can also be effective for pain in joints like the shoulders, knees and elbows—including injuries from working out or sports.
Regular chiropractic care can alleviate joint pain and help restore your natural flexibility and range of motion.
Chiropractic therapy can also help keep your joint problems from getting worse by correcting underlying issues and reducing cartilage-destroying wear and inflammation.
Chiropractic Therapies for Joint Pain
If you’re unfamiliar with chiropractic treatment, you may wonder what chiropractic care for joint pain actually looks like in practice.
Therapies your chiropractor may use to treat joint pain include:
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal manipulation, also known as chiropractic adjustment
- Muscle and fascial activation techniques
- Massage therapy
- Stretching and exercise, including strength training, yoga and Pilates
- Hot and cold therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Posture and ergonomic training to correct biomechanical issues
A good chiropractor will assess the nature and causes of your joint pain, then devise an appropriate treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Where necessary, your chiropractor will also work with your regular medical provider to ensure your chiropractic therapies are safe and appropriate given your health status, age, and other diagnosed conditions.
Looking for Joint Pain Relief?
Rush Chiropractic can help. We offer a range of highly effective chiropractic therapies to help people with all types of joint pain.
Don’t let joint issues slow you down in your 40s, 50s and beyond—call us at 954-432-5006 to set up an appointment now!
Dr. Rush is a 1994 graduate of the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Sports Science and Wellness.
Dr. Rush earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life University in 2000 where he was honored with magna cum laude. Dr. Rush was born and raised in South Florida where he returned after graduation. He currently practices in Pembroke Pines where he owns and operates Rush Chiropractic and Rehab.
