Chronic pain are of two types – musculoskeletal (MSK) pain which is related to joints, bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles and neuropathic pain often felt as a shooting pain caused by nerve or tissue damage. Pain in these areas may be caused by a traumatic or a physical event, like a car accident, any other slip and fall, but most often the pain occurs without a known underlying cause.

Identifying a cause of chronic pain can be difficult, but a good chiropractor can help in the assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and can pinpoint the actual cause of pain. A chronic pain can be caused by conditions, such as spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis. A professional chiropractor assesses and diagnoses musculoskeletal conditions and suggest an individualized treatment plan that may include spinal manipulation, traction, ultrasound and other therapies to alleviate pain, as well as lifestyle changes and exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the spine.

Other common forms of chronic pain can be in the form of headaches. In fact, headaches can be considered chronic if you experience three in a row. These can be caused by various factors, including environmental or nutritional triggers, cervical spine or even stress.

Caffeine, alcohol, medications, fatigue, light conditions and exposure to certain foods are some factors that trigger migraines. Not only chiropractic care can be beneficial during migraine, but such treatment can stop the cause of severe headaches. In addition to providing spinal manipulation as an immediate remedy, a good chiropractor also recommends helpful exercises to minimize the risk of future headaches from occurring.

A Chiropractor can assess and identify actual sources of pain. Depending on the findings, he can address underlying causes such as muscular tension or joint dysfunction or he can also provide nutritional advice to alleviate symptoms. An experienced chiropractor can help to reduce both acute and chronic symptoms and recommends useful exercises to keep the body in proper posture.

Chiropractor Omaha uses hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments because the proper body posture, particularly the spine, will make the body to heal itself without surgery or any medication. Manipulation is used to restore the mobility of joints hampered by tissue injury caused by a traumatic event, such as falling, or sitting without proper support, any mishap or accident.