By Carmella Isenhour


As a person grows older, the aftereffects of a pick-up football game or a few hours on the basketball court may leave him with some aches and pains. An injury that may seem insignificant can lead to osteoarthritis in later years. Many residents maintain their health with regular check-ups in the office of a prominent North Royalton Chiropractor.

Prior to any care plan being made, a full assessment is done. First a medical history is compiled. Questions about any injury and the intensity of the pain are asked. The hurting may be sporadic or chronic, sharp or dull as well as moderate to unbearable.

Next your physical condition is assessed. There are range-of-motion tests, reflex tests and hands on examination of the spine and any other affected area. In some cases an x-ray is required. Your posture and gait may be observed and evaluated.

The best care plan might begin with a series of spinal adjustments, a gentle exercise routine to be done at home between appointments and massage to relieve tight muscles. One individual may progress faster than another. Factors such as general health and age influence the recovery period.

A herniated disc can be caused by heavy lifting, bending over awkwardly or some kind of accident. There are spongy discs separating the spinal vertebrae. They keep the bones from rubbing against each other. When a disc is herniated it bulges out between the bones. This can compress nerve roots which can be significantly painful.

Whiplash injuries caused by car accidents are common. Low back pain is another common complaint and can stem from a variety of causes. Migraine headaches are disabling and the reason many people miss work frequently. A migraine renders someone unable to function for days and may include vomiting as well as pain.

Each appointment for chiropractic adjustments will bring you closer to pain alleviation. Do not give up any exercise routine, and continue to follow nutrition advice. Soon you may be ready to return to your job and other activities you enjoyed before the pain began.




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