Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection, injury, irritation, and disease. When it doesn’t shut off, it can become a chronic problem. Chiropractic care gets to the root cause of your pain and inflammation and finds a holistic way to restore total body wellness. Dr. Aaron Beck of Beck Chiropractic & Acupuncture offers inflammation relief in Gardner, KS.
Chiropractic adjustments
When the spine is out of alignment, it does not allow the body to function at its optimal level. When there is pain, the body tries to correct that and the response may produce inflammation. Once the spine has been restored to alignment, the stress goes away and there is a natural reduction in inflammation. If you have a chronic inflammatory disease such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis, chiropractic adjustments may help lower the proteins that build up in the immune system and contribute to inflammation.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that has been used for thousands of years and is becoming increasingly mainstream in Western medicine. Recent studies have shown the connection between the use of acupuncture and the reduction in inflammation. It has been determined that when the thin needles are inserted in strategic areas the cortisol level increases, which causes a natural decrease in inflammation. Dr. Becks offers acupuncture for inflammation relief in Gardner, KS.
Therapeutic ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to heat and vibrate the tissues deep beneath the skin. It is a handheld device that is passed over the skin in the area where the pain or inflammation is located. The sound waves stimulate the release of endorphins, which provide pain relief, accelerate the cellular healing response, and reduce inflammation by increasing blood flow to the affected area.
Rehabilitative Exercises
Many different types of exercise can provide relief for inflammation. Aerobic exercise that gets the heart and lungs working, such as brisk walking, can be very beneficial in providing relief for inflammation. Chronic stress exacerbates inflammation, so take the time to take a deep breath and do some yoga or stretches that can help you feel healthier and in less pain.
Interferential Current Therapy/Microcurrent therapy
Electric muscle stimulation is delivered through electrodes that are placed on the injured body part. The electric current causes the muscles to contract and relax, increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
Dr. Beck of Beck Chiropractic & Acupuncture helps patients relieve chronic inflammation in the most natural way possible in Gardner, KS. To make an appointment, give the office a call at 913-605-1223.