There
are many types of muscular pain. Sometimes muscular pain is the
direct result of injury to the muscle, as in the case of a muscle
pull, tear, or rupture. Other times, the muscular attachment to
the bone (called the "tendon") becomes strained in a specific
injury, or as the result of repetitive strain. Examples of repetitive
strain to the muscle or tendon include prolonged and/or poor sitting
postures, repetitive motions, and improper lifting. Most people
don't realize that by the time they actually feel muscular pain,
the surrounding joints and nerves have also become affected. This
is why chiropractic care is so effective in treating muscular pain:
because it is comprehensive care that addresses not only the muscles,
but also the joints and their related spinal nerves.
After
a thorough examination, the doctor will determine the exact muscles,
joints, and nerves involved, as well as any underlying causes and
potential perpetuating factors. Depending on the specific findings
of your exam, some combination of the following treatments may be
recommended to decrease your pain and speed healing: spinal manipulation
(adjustment), acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, electrical muscle
stimulation, ultrasound, and ice or heat therapy. Massage therapy
may also be used in conjunction with these other therapies in order
to get the best results. In the event that your condition requires
medical attention, an appropriate referral would be made promptly.
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