Visit a Chiropractic Clinic to Effectively Treat Underlying Causes of Pain

There are always going to be aches and pains that follow you around. Headaches, muscle strain and feeling tired are all indications that your body is trying to tell you something. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell what exactly is causing the pain. Other times, however, we allow the pain to slowly build and we forget what may have triggered the initial reaction. These are the times when listening to your body is very important. This is the time to seek out treatment. Fortunately, a visit to a chiropractic clinic in Portland can help put you on track to long-lasting pain relief.

Injuries that Surface Years Later

Say that you are unloading a pickup truck and you suddenly lose your footing. You fall from the tail gate onto a stone driveway. While your hip may have taken the brunt of the impact, your spinal cord could have been affected. The initial pain may subside within a few days, but a disc may become herniated.

There are 26 discs located around your spinal cord to protect it from injury. They may have prevented a paralysis by accepting the jolt. On the other hand, once a disc begins to seep the soft jelly interior through cracks in the exterior wall, pain can become immense as it comes into contact with nerves. Some people never have any problems until years later when the body begins to change with age. It can be very difficult to remember when you had an accident in prior years.

Injuries that Must Not be Ignored

Getting injured in sporting events can cause trauma to the spinal cord that can go unnoticed until symptoms arise. Damage to the spinal cord is bad news as the discs have been unable to stop the impact to the cord from occurring. Symptoms may include infection to the lungs, bowel incontinence, blood clots, muscle spasms or pressure sores.

Pay close attention to your body if you are active in any type of sport. Even bicycling around the Portland area can result in falling off, causing trauma to the spinal cord.

The spine keeps all nerves and muscles functioning properly. It does not require a lot of upkeep, but does need to be tended to when warning signs go off. Listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Seek treatment from a specialist, such as Accident Care Chiropractic & Massage, if something feels amiss. A good plan of action can save your spine.

Sources:

Spine Injuries and Disorders, MedlinePlus.gov

Spinal Cord Injury, MedicineNet.com

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.