Visiting a chiropractor isn’t nearly as “alternative” as it used to be, and for good reason. Chiropractic treatment has been proven time and again to be an effective, non-surgical solution to scores of health issues. Chiropractors are spinal experts and since your spine is the nerve center of your entire body it’s easy to see why chiropractic care is so effective. But when is the best time to see a Crystal Lake chiropractor? The “best” time may vary from person to person depending on individual situations, but here are a few of the most common.

When Pain Disrupts Your Life

If you are experiencing pain in your body that disrupts your daily life then it is an ideal time to see a chiropractor. Ideally, you will seek out treatment before the pain becomes this troublesome, but if you’re already there, chiropractic treatment can help. Pain in your back, neck, legs, shoulders, feet, head, or even sinuses can benefit a great deal from chiropractic adjustments.

Long Periods of Sitting

If you have a job that requires long periods of sitting, you are compressing your spine every day you are at work. Even though it seems gentle and low-impact, this type of activity takes a toll on your body. Even if you haven’t begun experiencing any pain from excessive sitting, damage is being done. You can help yourself by getting up and moving around several times during the day, but you’ll be helping yourself even more by visiting a chiropractor to keep your spine and all of its components balanced.

Slow-Healing Muscles and Joints

If you’ve suffered an injury and chosen traditional treatment, but it isn’t healing as quickly as you’d hoped, that is a good time to see a chiropractor. Whether the issue is with pain or a range of motion problem, chiropractic treatment can address the underlying cause and help your body to heal itself. Keep in mind that most conventional treatments focus more on treating the symptoms of the injury rather than the reason you’re experiencing those symptoms in the first place.

To Prevent Future Pain and Immobility

Seeking out chiropractic care when you feel pain or have trouble with your range of motion makes sense, but if there was a “best” time to visit a chiropractic office it might be before anything is wrong with your body. Chiropractic as a preventative tool is wonderful for keeping your nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons working in harmony with one another. Daily life, exercise, slips and falls, accidents, and even gravity can causes imbalances within your spine and nervous system. Regular, periodic treatment will prevent pain and immobility in the future.

If you have any questions about our team at Crystal Lake Family Wellness feel free to contact us or schedule a consultation. We look forward to meeting you.