Chiropractic Care... Helping More Than Just Your Back
or many of us, chiropractic care is thought of as relief simply for back pain. In reality, chiropractic care treats all joint and muscular pain. Our practice treats clients with pain or injuries of the ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, wrist, and even discomfort in the fingers and toes. It could be an issue that has been affecting you for years or something that was caused by the past weekend’s activity. For athletes it’s a great way to treat an injury more quickly, and in many cases is less costly than emergency room visits, orthopedic, or PCP appointments that may take weeks to schedule. This article will explore many frequently asked questions about injuries and chiropractic care.
F Ankle Injuries Keep Rolling On?
Ankle injuries in sports such as soccer, lacrosse, football, tennis or basketball are primarily caused by both jumping and landing on other players in close proximity, or by changing directions quickly. These actions promote ankle instability upon landing and are set-ups for twisting, rolling or compressing the joint.
Chiropractic care can help identify and treat the causes for continued ankle sprains through joint manipulations and proprioceptive training which provides internal feedback about how the ankle moves in relation to the rest of the leg. It’s a sort of deconstruction of the body’s “locomotion” and can teach players how to “play smarter” with respect to the ankle joint.
Are Your Legs Causing Your Back Pain?
There are many hidden causes of chronic low back pain. Injuring a major muscle, such as a hamstring, is no picnic; however, aggravating a small muscle, such as the piriformis, can often create an equally excruciating problem. People with piriformis syndrome typically suffer from low back pain and numbness in the buttocks, thighs or legs. The piriformis muscle extends along both sides of the lower
buttocks. This small muscle attaches to the front of the middle pelvic bone (sacrum), passes through the hole between pelvic bones (greater sciatic foramen) and connects to the top of the thighbone (femur). The piriformis has a dual function. When the hip is extend- ed, it helps with rotation of the joint. It also helps the thigh pull away from the body when the hip is involved in bending.
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Sciatic nerves travel beneath the piriformis muscle – much
like a highway underpass – on their way from the spine to the back of each leg. Piriformis syndrome occurs when the muscle becomes inflamed, forcing pressure on the sciatic nerve and entrapping it against the bones of the pelvis. Along with com- pression of the sciatic nerve, the piriformis muscle itself is often tender and painful. Posture is also affected, with the pelvic bones (sacrum and iliac bones) moving slightly out of place. This misalignment is known as a sacroiliac subluxation. The spinal bones of the lower back, known as the lumbar vertebrae, also tend to move slightly out of place. In addition
10 Essential Living Maine ~ June 2014
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