Each year, an estimated 35 million Americans receive chiropractic care. And while reduced pain is among the top motivations behind those treatments, it’s far from the only one.
Whether you’d like to sleep better or have mood or muscle concerns, chiropractic care has plenty to offer.
Our team at Arundel Medical Group, Inc., located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, includes experienced chiropractors who provide treatments to enhance healing and improve overall wellness.
Let’s take a closer look at chiropractic care, including benefits aside from pain management.
What chiropractors do
Chiropractors focus on the alignment of your spine and other joints for full-body and non-invasive care. The hands-on treatments are a form of complementary medicine based on the principle that your body can heal itself through manipulations, also known as adjustments.
By addressing your musculoskeletal health in these ways, your internal organs and nervous system benefit, too. Chiropractors may also recommend lifestyle changes, such as dietary changes or physical therapy exercises.
Benefits of chiropractic care
Our chiropractors safely perform chiropractic adjustments using focused and gentle pressure. As a result, you can experience less pain, improved mobility and function, and enhanced healing.
Even if you aren’t experiencing chronic pain or healing from a painful injury, you may want to seek chiropractic care for one of these potential benefits:
- Better digestion
- Better sleep
- Healthier blood pressure
- Improved athletic performance
- Improved posture
- Reduced fatigue
- Reduced muscle spasms
- Reduced muscle tension
- Slowed progression of degenerative joint disease
And while chiropractic care isn’t meant to replace conventional treatments for mental health conditions, spinal adjustments may enhance your moods if you struggle with anxiety or depression.
What to expect at your chiropractic visit
During your first chiropractic visit, our team will perform a physical exam and discuss your medical history. Depending on any symptoms you’re experiencing, we may order a diagnostic imaging test, such as an X-ray.
During the treatment, you’ll lie face down on a special table that raises certain parts of your body slightly higher than the rest. That allows us to apply pressure to specific areas.
Chiropractic adjustments are comfortable and well-tolerated. As we manipulate your spine, you may hear some popping sounds. However, the “cracking” isn’t painful. And while individual results vary, some people notice immediate benefits. In other cases, a series of treatments offers the best results.
To learn more about chiropractic care or find out if you’re a good candidate, call Arundel Medical Group, Inc., or request an appointment via this website today.