Saturday 26 December 2015

By Julio Riess


There are numerous forms of leg pain from a number of underlying causes. The pain can be peripheral neuropathy, a condition often secondary to diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis. Other common sources of leg pain are gout, varicose veins, bursitis and deep vein thrombosis to name a few. Often the pain is a result of the spine being out of alignment. This can be resolved by a Knox County chiropractor with some chiropractic spinal adjustments.

After meeting with you and reviewing your medical history, the chiropractor will do a physical exam and evaluation. Sometimes the source of the pain is a misalignment of the spine. A series of chiropractic adjustments will provide needed relief.

Complimentary modalities may be recommended, which will likely include physical therapy. Much like chiropractic, the concept is to provide relief naturally without the use of drugs or surgery. Physical therapy is a gradual process. The therapist develops an exercise routine and works with the patient to teach the exercises. Even after the sessions have been completed, patients are able to continue with the routine to maintain a state of wellness.

Massage is also complimentary to chiropractic care. Many clinics have both a massage therapist and physical therapist on the staff to be a part of the patient care. There are many, many types of massage therapy. Your therapist will likely be trained in some, but not all types of massage. The massage process increases circulation and is usually very relaxing to muscles and other soft tissue. This will frequently reduce pain.

People see acupuncturists for all kinds of care, not just to relieve pain. It actually originated in Japan, but the Chinese people have popularized the modality. Now even Western medicine sees the effectiveness of acupuncture. Acupuncture increases the release of endorphins, which in turn will reduce tension causing anxiety.

Your care may involve some or all of these modalities. Each of them works to safely and naturally restore balance and reduce pain. All this can often be achieved without surgery or the use of addictive pain killers.




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