Many people don’t realize how effective chiropractors in Boone IA can be until they suffer a serious injury. Sometimes, an injury will be only partially resolved with traditional western medicine techniques, and a physician may recommend the patient continues treatment with a chiropractic care provider. For example, after an auto accident, a person may be in considerable pain from a soft tissue injuries like a bulging disc or whiplash. The doctor may choose to treat the condition with pain medication for the short term, but the pain medication is not able to actually heal the root of the problem.
The chiropractic care provider is able to work on the injury at its origin. First, they will typically take an x-ray to verify that there is no bone injury. X-rays will reveal broken bones, and they may also show areas of inflammation. However, to diagnose a soft tissue problem like a herniated disc it may be necessary to send the patient for an MRI. After the problem has been clearly identified, the chiropractic caregiver will be able to start spinal adjustments. Chiropractic care is a “hands on” type of treatment. Patients will lay flat on their stomach for most chiropractic care sessions. During the session, the chiropractor will gently knead, pull, and manipulate the skin above the spinal column. In particular, the chiropractic provider will focus on the area where the injury is present. This can allow the chiropractor to free up trapped nerves, painfully lodged discs, and effectively resolve other problems within the spinal column.
The great majority of people find that chiropractic treatments are not painful at all. In fact, many people find them to be somewhat similar to a massage. After chiropractic adjustment, many chiropractic care providers recommend that their patients undergo some type of physiotherapy. This may include things like heat treatments, cryotherapy, and electrical muscle stimulation.
If considering working with local Chiropractors in Boone IA, consider contacting the experienced chiropractic care providers at Ames Chiropractic & Wellness CTR, PLLC.
