When something goes wrong, you likely rush to the phone and call your doctor, but many people now realize just how great a chiropractor can be in many different situations. Therefore, it is important to learn what they can do to determine whether you should visit them or your general doctor. Typically, they will handle treatments of the nervous or musculoskeletal system, along with the spine.
Spinal
Spinal problems that can be helped by Lincoln Park chiropractors include back strains, back sprains, some headaches, tailbone pain, degenerative disc disease, herniated or bulging discs, Scoliosis and many others.
Degenerative disc disease can cause lower back pain, along with neck pain and is very difficult to diagnose because it can be diagnosed as something else. With this type of disease, you will likely have a lot of pain and numbness or weakness because of one of your spinal discs. While it does sound scary and should be looked at, it may not seem as bad as it sounds. While it is unlikely the disc can be repaired completely, there are things that can be done to reduce how much it breaks down over time.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal system problems can include Myofascial pain, among others. With Myofascial pain syndrome, you will likely experience chronic pain. With this problem, pain in one area may trigger pain in another, more random area, which is called referred pain. Many people who play sports end up having this problem because they continuously and repetitively contract the same muscles to work them and get better at their sport. However, employees doing the same repetitive motions can also have this problem.
Typical treatments can include physical therapy and injections into the muscles or areas of pain. Chiropractors in Lincoln Park will likely focus on relaxation techniques and physical therapy options.
Nervous
Nervous system problems that a chiropractor can help with include Fibromyalgia, Piriformis syndrome, Sciatica and Peripheral neuropathies, among others.
Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon disorder of the neuromuscular system that is caused when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the Piriformis muscle. This muscle is located near the hip joint and is important for proper lower body movements, such as walking and balancing. Sciatica is a similar nervous system problem and can include pain and numbness in the legs. This nerve is located in the lower back, hips, buttocks and each leg, so the problem could be anywhere in those regions.
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