If you are experiencing joint pain from a recent injury, you probably already know that there isn't a lot that traditional medicine can do for you. While it is possible to get pain killers, there is rarely anything that can be done about the root cause of the pain. Advanced Chiropractic Group in Santa Barbara, CA, is here to help. Read on to learn how chiropractic care can make a difference for you.
Treating Joint Pain and Personal Injuries
Joint pain is often caused by a degradation of the tissues in a joint that cause the bones of the joint to put pressure on the nerves. These nerves then send pain signals to the brain. Prescription pain killers mask the pain but do little to address the actual cause. A chiropractor, however, can perform a series of movements to decrease the number of pain signals that are sent to the brain.
A chiropractor will often also be able to move the muscles around the joint to decrease the pressure that is being put on the nerves in that joint. In some cases, they can also move scar tissue so that it isn't putting pressure on the nerves. Using both of these techniques, it is often possible for a chiropractor to eliminate a lot of the pain that comes from joint pain caused by an injury.
Patients who are looking for pain relief from this condition will usually need a few months of appointments to completely relieve the pain in the joint. It's important to realize that in most cases, it will likely require at least once a month visits to assure that the pain will not come back.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor in Santa Barbara, CA
If you live in Santa Barbara, CA, and you suffer from chronic pain in your joints from a sports injury (such as knee pain), give Advanced Chiropractic Group a call at (805) 681-7322. Our chiropractor can discuss chiropractic treatment options with you, such as laser therapy and pain management techniques.