What Can A Chiropractor Help In Burlington MA

This is important because it is being found that the nervous system plays a key role in how your immune system functions.

Therefore, if your nervous system is being compromised, your immune system may be compromised and malfunction. A chiropractor is a specially trained doctor that treats and protects the nervous system by relieving pressure off of the nerves. By doing this, you are allowing your body to function at its max potential and not overreact to allergens, fight infections quicker as well as decrease to likelihood of contracting illnesses such as colds and flu.

There is marshmallow-like pads between your vertebrae called intervertebral discs. These discs house nerves inside a jelly-like solution, surrounded by cartilage. They are very important for numerous reasons. These discs proved movement in the spine. When these discs start to degenerate, a spine will become less mobile and may start fusing together.  Intervertebral discs are also creating space between the vertebrae. This is important because nerves pass through these spaces and if the space becomes compromised then the nerve may be pinched or killed off. They also act as shock absorbers. When movement occurs, the jelly solution gives the disc the ability to expand and compress. If a spine becomes misaligned, a disc can become herniated, bulged, slipped, or if it's bad enough it might even rupture. A misalignment is not the only cause for these conditions. Age can cause the disc to become weak and dehydrated. Not only will these conditions put pressure on the nerves, they will also cause pain.

If you are suffering from these conditions call High Point Chiropractic for a no-obligation consultation. Surgery is expensive, risky, time-consuming, and has side effects. The majority of people heal naturally through chiropractic adjustments and you can too. Reduce your pain and improve your quality of life by giving us a call.

Automobile Accidents

Following an automobile accident, whiplash is the most common injury. After being struck by another object from the rear or the side, the neck will thrash back and forth quickly and violently. When this occurs, the muscles in the neck will become hyperextended and may be strained or torn. This kind of soft tissue injury will lead to stiffness and soreness in the neck and/or upper back. The quick snapping movements that occur during whiplash will also likely lead to structural damage. These misalignments can also create associated herniate or bulging discs. In severe cases, a disc may rupture or cause nerve damage.

Chiropractic is proven to help both soft tissue and structural injuries caused by whiplash.  There are specific, low-force manual adjustments that we perform at High Point Chiropractic in Burlington for those that suffer from whiplash and other injuries due to a car accident.  It's very important to make sure that pressure is removed off the nerves and motion is restored.  Call us today to begin your healing and put this accident behind you.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the joints gets worn down. The likelihood of developing osteoarthritis increases if you have suffered an injury in joints like the hips, knees, wrist, hands, ankles, feet, neck, or back. This condition can be very painful and make daily life a struggle. It also can have an effect on the rest of your body. This happens due to compensation. If a person has pain in one knee then they are going to put extra weight on the opposite knee. This not only affects the knee you are putting more weight on but it also affects your ankles, feet, hips, pelvis, and low back.  Pain killers can provide relief until it wears off and it's time to take another pill. Chiropractic can help the pain by taking pressure off nerves and joints due to compensation. Chiropractic adjustments also help restore proper movement in joints in the affected and unaffected areas. This is important because at High Point Chiropractic we are concerned with treating your entire body.

The condition of joint dysfunction can be described as joints that become stiff and full movement is restricted. There are many different causes of this condition including, but not limited to, muscle imbalance, injury, or poor posture. Compensation is a common cause of additional pain, just like with arthritis. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is the most commonly treated joint dysfunction. The sacroiliac joint is where the sacrum (tailbone) joins with the pelvis. The joint dysfunction can create pain in the low back and limit movement.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is often misdiagnosed for sciatica or a herniated disc. Call High Point Chiropractic today to be properly diagnosed. At High Point Chiropractic, we will perform a thorough exam and specific adjustments to restore movement and give you relief.