When your body is out of alignment, it can put your health and entire life out of alignment, as well. Dr. Jeffrey Riker of Glenmont Chiropractic and Riker Chiropractic in Glenmont and Coxsackie, NY, offers chiropractic adjustments to help get yourself and your body back on track.
Simple Guide to Chiropractic Adjustments
Many things can go wrong in our lives, and most of them are very obvious. We can pinpoint an inconvenience, like construction on the highway that runs us late to work. However, there are times when something goes wrong that is harder to determine.
Generally, it’s hard to pinpoint because it’s internal, and it is often within the musculoskeletal system. Even if you don’t realize it, your spinal column can impact how well you feel, sleep, and focus, as well as your general health and how your organs function.
If that sounds a bit unbelievable, consider that your spinal cord is tucked away in the spinal column. The nerves that branch out control many voluntary and involuntary processes, including breathing. If anything impacts the nerves, such as a misalignment, it can affect all of these processes.
Additionally, misalignment anywhere in the musculoskeletal system can lead to chronic pain and suffering. Some common issues include:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Numbness and tingling in the extremities
- Headaches
- Chronic muscle tension
- Disk pain and more
Adjustments provide a way to naturally relieve these symptoms and help the nervous system function properly.
What Are Adjustments?
Chiropractic adjustments are a technique performed by Dr. Riker to restore alignment and balance to the musculoskeletal system. Treatment begins with locating the misaligned area. Controlled thrusts are then applied to the area to shift misaligned bones back into place.
Most commonly, adjustments are performed on the neck and back. However, they can be applied to any joint of the body to address misalignment and pain.
Generally, adjustments play only one part in treatment. Other techniques, such as soft tissue therapies, are also utilized to achieve optimal results and relief.
Experience chiropractic adjustments and other natural healing techniques for yourself by visiting Dr. Riker of Glenmont Chiropractic and Riker Chiropractic. Our team happily serves residents of Glenmont, Delmar, Selkirk, Albany, Coxsackie, and the surrounding communities. You can schedule an appointment at our Glenmont office by calling (518) 449-3071 or our Coxsackie office by calling (518) 731-3071 today.