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What
Can Be Done for Muscular Pain?
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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.