If you have never been to a chiropractor, you may think it’s just not for you, or not something you would ever need. If you have seen a chiropractor, you might only reserve your visits for when something is obviously wrong with your mobility. But there are many people who would greatly benefit from seeing a chiropractor—even before they have pain or mobility issues! Read on to find out who should be seeing a chiropractor in New Buffalo!

You Have Been in an Accident

Immediately following a car, motorcycle, or even a biking accident you can feel okay, and the adrenaline surging through your body might be masking any initial signs of pain or movement issues. Injuries like whiplash or a herniated disc are not always evident right away, and stiffness can develop over the course of days or weeks. You should see a chiropractor after any major accident—even if you don’t think that you had any major injuries or you aren’t in pain. There could be damage to muscles, joints, or even your bones that could lead to chronic pain and mobility issues. One of the best things about seeing a chiropractor after an accident is that they can give you natural, prescription medicine free treatment, and won’t use drugs to mask pain that you are having. An accident can set you up for lifelong problems, and pain in one area of your body can lead you to overcompensate somewhere else causing more issues. Don’t forego seeing a chiropractor after an accident—even if you aren’t in pain!

You Play Sports

We have talked before about what a great team athletes and chiropractors make, and if you play sports you would benefit from a chiropractic visit. Athletes push their bodies to the limits, and sometimes can end up with injuries or overuse issues because of it. Chiropractic can help your body perform at the best possible level, and can spot potential trouble spots before they become larger issues. If you play competitive sports, you know how devastating an injury can be, and the recovery time and time on the bench can impact your performance and that of your whole team. If you play sports, regular chiropractic visits can benefit you greatly.

You Have a Desk Job

Sitting all day long can be incredibly hard on the neck, spine, and lower back. Combine that with the stress of the job, typing on a keyboard, or craning your neck all day to see your computer screen and you have a recipe for disaster. Slouching, hunching forward, putting more weight on one hip, clenching your teeth, or leaning to one side can all wreak havoc on your body, and cause you to have mobility issues. While a chiropractor can help get your body back into natural alignment, you should try to set up your desk area to be beneficial to the health of your spine. You should have a chair that supports the curve of your spine, your feet should rest firmly on the ground, with your monitor being at a height that allows you to look forward without straining your neck. Our bodies are not designed to be sitting all day long (and sometimes you transition from your desk job to a long commute in the car!), and chiropractic can help keep your body in natural alignment and avoid pain and mobility issues.

You Perform Repetitive Tasks

Maybe your job doesn’t have you at a desk all day, but you are performing the same repetitive motions over and over again. Although you are moving, just moving the same areas of your body can create overuse problems or excessive wear on specific joints or tissues. The extremities are often a source of repetitive motion injuries, such as tendinitis, bursitis, or rotator cuff injuries. You could have swelling or redness in the affected area, or a decreased range of motion. You might not be able to sleep in certain positions, or your gait may be affected. Chiropractic combined with exercise can help to strengthen the affected areas, as well as other support systems in the body. Resting the affected area when you have pain can also help, and getting the surrounding muscles stronger can help to alleviate stress. Chiropractic can help support the body and keep you from developing further repetitive use injuries.

You Have Frequent Headaches

Headaches can be connected to various conditions, but a common form of head pain is from tension in the neck and back. Especially if you clench your jaw, grind your teeth, are frequently hunched over or have poor posture, or if you are under a lot of stress, you may experience frequent headaches. Regular visits to the chiropractor can help your neck and shoulders stay loose and flexible, and keep the headaches at bay. Headaches can interfere with daily life, work, and even your relationships can suffer if you are in chronic pain. Find relief for headaches by utilizing chiropractic care!

You Are a New Mom or Dad

Even though a newborn weighs in under 10 pounds, they can still present challenges for your back. Getting them in and out of their crib, carrying them around while trying to do tasks with one arm, carrying those crazy-heavy infant carseats, or using a sling that puts all the weight on one shoulder can really take a toll on your body. All of that lifting, carrying, and awkward positioning puts both moms and dads at risk for injury or strain to the back, neck, and shoulders. Combine that pain with a lack of decent sleep and you can see why new parents sometimes look like zombies! Chiropractic can keep your body in alignment as a new parent, and help alleviate a small part of the challenges moms and dads face.

You Have Pain or Mobility Issues

This is when most people visit the chiropractor: when pain or mobility issues start to become chronic and interfere with daily life. While this is a great reason to see a chiropractor, and chiropractic care can really help with chronic pain, it would be better to be proactive with your health. Once you have limited movement or extreme pain it will probably be a long road to full recover, whereas regular chiropractic visits could help prevent the pain from increasing in the first place. Don’t wait until you can barely move to see a chiropractor—chiropractic is great when used preventatively!

Chiropractic Care in New Buffalo

Do you fall into any of these categories? Maybe you have minor aches and pains that just aren’t going away, but you have decided to live with them. Don’t let pain or discomfort become your new normal—the human body is designed to move freely and without pain! If you are looking for a chiropractor who can help you find better health in New Buffalo, give Corrective Chiropractic Clinic a call today! We would love to treat your ailments and help you prevent future pain or mobility issues!