Extremity Adjusting Englewood
What is Extremity Adjusting?
Extremity adjusting is a type of chiropractic care that focuses on the joints outside of the spine—like the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Just like the spine, these joints can become misaligned or stressed, leading to pain, stiffness, or poor movement.
By gently adjusting these joints, a chiropractor can:
- Improve alignment and mobility
- Reduce pain and tension
- Restore strength, balance, and stability
For example, a problem in your ankle can change the way you walk, which may cause pain in your knees, hips, or even lower back. Extremity adjusting looks at the whole body, making sure all your joints work together for better movement and overall wellness.
During a session, your chiropractor may use a combination of techniques such as stretching, soft tissue therapy, stability exercises, needling, and precise adjustments to restore function.
Advantages of Extremity Adjusting
Relief from Pain
One of the most direct advantages of extremity adjusting is pain relief. Inefficient movement patterns of the extremity joints can result in chronic or acute pain, which can be reduced through the reestablishment of proper joint function and alignment.
Increased Mobility
Through adjusting misalignments, extremity adjusting can promote increased joint mobility, permitting a greater range of pain free motion. This can be especially helpful for athletes and active patients of any age who are looking to improve overall performance and do all they can in an attempt to prevent initial and recurring injuries.
Increased Body Function
Extremity adjustment can also positively impact overall body function and positioning. For instance, adjustments to the wrist or elbow can often be a large component in addressing the feeling of numbness and tingling in conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. With runners, weight lifters, and burst-speed and agility based sports (football, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, etc), proper biomechanical alignment of the joints of the feet, ankle, and knee also enhances balance and stability.
Prevents Further Damage
Misaligned joints will eventually contribute to other health issues if left untreated, and the longer left unaddressed, the worse things will get. With early intervention, however, extremity adjusting can slow continuous damage from occurring and more severe conditions from arising.
Holistic Wellness
Lastly, extremity adjusting supplements spinal adjustments to create a more holistic practice of complete wellness. By treating the body as an integrated system—instead of just dealing with the spine—chiropractors can more effectively foster overall health and wellness.
Keep in mind, your well-being and comfort are our greatest concerns. If you are feeling pain or discomfort in your extremities, or if you simply want to maximize your physical performance and overall health, extremity adjusting could certainly be the answer. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and see how our chiropractic treatments can assist you in living a healthier, happier life.