The majority of individuals will experience back pain of some sort in their lives, and the common response is to ignore it or take pain relievers. When we experience pain of any kind, that’s a signal from the brain that something is wrong, and taking medication only stops the signals, it doesn't fix the root problem.
Poor posture can cause a number of problems, including neck pain, headaches, and back pain. When we slouch or sit in an unsupportive chair, the natural S-curve of the lumbar spine is lost, and the shoulders and hips become misaligned. This can put pressure on the soft tissue and nerves in the neck and back, leading to pain and discomfort.
The upper two bones of the spine, the atlas and axis vertebra, will compensate to keep our head level, and over time this can lead to nerve issues and back pain due to the structural imbalance taking place. Chiropractic care for back pain will often include spinal manipulation to help correct this structural imbalance and restore normal motion in the spine.
A pinched nerve is a common cause of low back pain. When the spine is misaligned, this can put pressure and additional stress on the nerves, and they can become inflamed, infringed upon, and generally dysfunctional. This dysfunction is what people experience as acute low back pain. The good news is that chiropractic care is an effective treatment option for pinched nerves.
Research shows that chiropractic adjustments can help to relieve pressure on the nerves and restore functionality. If you are dealing with acute low back pain, it’s important to seek medical advice to determine the underlying cause. Once the cause has been determined, our chiropractor can create an effective treatment option to provide pain relief with no side effects.
As upper cervical chiropractors in Athens, it is our job to work with the spine to get it back into proper positions, to alleviate these symptoms. We have a top down approach to health- we work by correcting the alignment of the upper cervical spine, which will lead the rest of the vertebrae into alignment.
We take x-rays to determine where the spine is misaligned, and we then analyze the images to create a chiropractic treatment plan to improve the structural balance of the body.
Reduced Pain & Discomfort
Increased Flexibility
Improved Joint Mobility
Decreased Inflammation
Strengthens Immune System
Increase in Energy & More!
By restoring the upper cervical spine, the nerves are able to heal and to function as they were intended to, without obstruction or inflammation. Because pain is the way the body communicates that something is happening, if you or a loved one is experiencing chronic low back pain of any kind, we recommend calling and making an appointment with our Athens GA chiropractor to evaluate the issue.
Something as simple as upper back pain can be an indication of severe misalignment within the spine, which if left untreated can become permanent, and lead to other health issues along the way.
Our team at Athens Upper Cervical Chiropractic would love to see your at our office, located off Mars Hill Road in Watkinsville, GA. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to your health and wellbeing. Give us a call today to schedule your initial consultation, and see if upper cervical chiropractic care is right for you!
Our team at Athens Upper Cervical Chiropractic would love to see your at our office, located off Mars Hill Road in Watkinsville, GA. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to your health and wellbeing. Give us a call today to schedule your initial consultation, and see if upper cervical chiropractic care is right for you!
One of the ways the body shows a subluxation is through pain and inflammation. When the nervous system is not communicating well, it triggers a pain response. Upper cervical chiropractic care helps eliminate neck pain by properly aligning the nervous system so messages flow more effectively.
When the spine is in proper alignment, the nervous system is able to communicate as it should. This results in better quality and quality of sleep. Since over 60 percent of adults suffer from sleeping problems, improving your sleep could have a huge impact on your overall livelihood.
Studies show that long-term chiropractic care increases an individual’s immune system strength by as much as 200%. This equips the immune system to fight off viruses and bacteria that you come in contact with that cause colds, ear infections, and more. When you do get sick, your body will be able to fight off the sickness more effectively and faster.
When the body is functioning at its best possible level, sicknesses that require prescription drugs are far less common. This means that people who pursue upper cervical chiropractic care often notice that they need fewer prescription drugs, hospital visits, and doctor’s office trips.
At our office, we take a different approach to pain relief. If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, and you’ve tried everything from medication to surgery, we encourage you to come see us. We specialize in upper cervical chiropractic, which is a gentle and natural treatment for pain.
The goal of upper cervical chiropractic is to align the bones in the upper neck, which helps to take pressure off of the nerves. This can lead to pain relief throughout the body. If you’re tired of living in pain, we encourage you to come see us and find out if upper cervical chiropractic can help.