When you have back pain, you might think it is a good time to see a chiropractor. And when you have leg pain, it is equally a good time to see a chiropractor.
Yes, that's right—when you have leg pain, chiropractic care can help. This is because everything in the body is connected at all points. Chiropractors offer a safe, effective, non-invasive means of correcting the musculoskeletal system to help alleviate pain and stiffness, improve the range of motion, and increase flexibility.
What Causes Leg Pain?
Many things can cause leg pain, but most problems can be sorted into one of three categories:
Musculoskeletal problems—these are problems related to your bones, muscles, and surrounding tissue. Usually, these pains are caused by injuries. Sometimes it's a recent injury, but more often it is due to old injuries that may even have been forgotten. They have a way of flaring up now and again or can lead to chronic pain.
Neurological problems—these are related to the nervous system. The nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord and is protected by the spine. Sometimes inflammation, swelling, or other problems can lead to pinched or compressed nerves that lead to pain. Some examples of this are neuropathy and sciatica.
Vascular problems—these involve a problem with blood vessels that result in pain. Some examples include varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, or deep vein thrombosis. Often vascular problems are due to some kind of blockage in the blood vessels.
How We Can Help Leg Pain
Whether it's musculoskeletal, neurological, or vascular, chiropractors can help with your leg pain. Examinations of your anatomy help a chiropractor determine the root cause. He is then able to make adjustments to alleviate any stress, pressure, or blockages that may be causing pain. Chiropractic care can help alleviate pain, improve strength and flexibility, and jumpstart your natural immune system to take over and facilitate the healing process.
Dr. Gordon Elder of the Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock, Texas is a specialist in the Blair Chiropractic Technique. This technique utilizes modern technology to pinpoint problems, as well as gentle, controlled, safe movements to help ease the spine back into proper alignment.
Dr. Elder has a three-step process for patients that begins with a thorough health screening. This screening includes advanced 3D diagnostic imaging scans to calculate your unique anatomy.
Once the doctor discusses his findings and you decide on a treatment plan, the doctor begins making corrections using low-force manipulations applied in precise, strategic locations.
The third step involves ongoing care with regular chiropractic check-ups to prevent problems from returning. This preventative measure allows the doctor to nip any concerns in the bud, and keep your body functioning optimally.
If you're suffering from leg pain, consider how fixing your spine might help. Contact Dr. Elder for a consultation. The doctor serves patients in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and El Paso in Texas, as well as Hobbs in New Mexico.
Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.