The main causes of joint dysfunction are mechanical, chemical, and emotional. Mechanical causes are referred to as micro- or macrotrauma. Microtrauma can also be called repetitive stress injury. Sitting with poor posture at a desk and typing all day can cause problems such as carpal tunnel, neck, upper back, or low back pain. Macrotrauma refers to problems due to trauma to the body, such as a fall, a break, or a car crash. Most typically, there are elements of both types…and both forms of mechanical causes of joint dysfunction can benefit immensely from chiropractic care. A second cause of joint dysfunction is due to the chemical effects on joint function and the body as a whole. Smoking, heavy drinking, and poor diet can create chemical imbalances in the body. Thirdly, emotional stress also leads to joint dysfunction due to the overall stress and tension created within the body.
Chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances and structural misalignments that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Chiropractic works by restoring your own inborn ability to be healthy. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well, you must be free of interference. By restoring spinal function with Chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference by misaligned vertebrae is removed, and thus allows optimal nervous system function and improved health.
The customized care you receive from your chiropractor may help to improve your posture, muscle balance and mobility. It can also restore the integrity of your nervous system and get rid of pain quickly so you can get back to feeling good!
