Chiropractic treatment refers to the pain management technique of using manipulation to overcome pain in the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. The techniques used vary from manual manipulation as well as lifestyle counseling and exercising. Chiropractic doctors and physicians specialize in providing drug-free, hands on approach to managing pain. They combine chiropractic techniques with therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises to get the best results. Nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling are also used to treat patients suffering from pain.

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Pain clinics in Tampa house some of the most talented and skilled chiropractic doctors and physicians in the state. They take a hands on approach to managing the patient’s pain and provide treatments that are customized to each patient’s unique needs.

Chiropractic treatment can be used to treat both acute and chronic pain. The different treatments may include acupuncture, manipulations, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, TENS unit and physiotherapy.

Tampa chiropractors look at the medical history of the patient and perform a comprehensive physical exam to diagnose the cause of pain. After diagnosis, the patients are provided with customized treatment plans. These effective plans achieve pain relief without the use of painkiller medications or injections.

The two most common problems that Tampa chiropractor manage are back and neck pain. These may be caused because of a number of factors including degenerative disc disease, whiplash, accidents, or arthritis. A technique called ‘spinal manipulation’ or ‘chiropractic adjustment’ is used to provide relief to the pain. A controlled force is applied to the areas of the spine that have restricted movement, this causes the muscles to relax, alleviating pain and allows the tissue to heal.

Tampa pain management clinics also provide other chiropractic treatments such as treatments for disc bulging, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, sciatica, fibromyalgia, all types of headaches including migraines, sports related injuries and auto accident injuries.

Chiropractic treatments rarely cause discomfort, however some soreness or aching after the treatment may be felt and is a natural part of the process. Usually the pain dulls and then completely goes away after a few weeks of proper exercise and lifestyle changes. The length and complexity of treatment and recovery varies from patient to patient.

There are many kinds of acute or chronic pains for which chiropractic treatment is the only or the most effective option, for eg. lower back pain. For many others a combination of chiropractic, therapeutic and other Tampa pain management techniques is used to get the best results. Tampa chiropractors act in conjunction with other pain doctors to provide customized pain management programs to patients.

Genesis Medical Centers offers pain medication management for acute and chronic pain, all pain management and spine problems, an urgent care clinic, auto accident evaluation and treatment, physical and chiropractic evaluation and treatment and rehabilitation treatment.For more information you can contact us.