Autoimmune Issues Treatment in New Buffalo, MI
Honest evaluations for autoimmune-related musculoskeletal issues. If we can help, we'll tell you. If we can't, we'll tell you that too.
What is Autoimmune Issues?
Autoimmune conditions occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. Many autoimmune disorders — including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus — have significant musculoskeletal components that affect the spine and joints. At Corrective Chiropractic, we evaluate the structural and neurological aspects of these conditions honestly.
Common Symptoms
- Widespread joint pain, swelling, and severe stiffness, particularly in the morning
- Chronic fatigue and a general feeling of malaise
- Muscle aches and weakness
- Flare-ups of symptoms followed by periods of remission
What Causes It?
Autoimmune conditions are driven by immune system dysfunction, with triggers that may include genetic predisposition, environmental factors, infections, and gut health imbalances. The musculoskeletal symptoms — joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, and spinal involvement — are what often lead people to seek chiropractic evaluation.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Dr. Strother evaluates the musculoskeletal component of autoimmune conditions to determine whether chiropractic care can play a supportive role alongside your medical management. Chiropractic is not a treatment for autoimmune disease itself — but in some cases, addressing spinal mechanics and joint function can help with comfort and mobility. He'll be direct about what chiropractic can and cannot do for your specific situation.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your evaluation includes a thorough assessment of your spinal and joint function, with full consideration of your autoimmune diagnosis and current medical management. Dr. Strother will give you an honest assessment of whether chiropractic care can offer meaningful support for the musculoskeletal aspects of your condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor help with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Chiropractic care does not treat autoimmune disease itself. However, it may help address the musculoskeletal symptoms — joint stiffness, spinal pain, and reduced mobility — that often accompany these conditions. Dr. Strother will evaluate your situation and be direct about what he can and cannot help with.
Is it safe to be adjusted during an autoimmune flare-up?
Dr. Strother works alongside your medical team, not in place of them. His role is to evaluate and potentially address the structural and mechanical aspects of your condition. He'll coordinate with your other providers as needed.
How does the spine relate to my immune system?
That depends on your specific condition and symptoms. Dr. Strother will assess whether chiropractic care is appropriate during flare-ups or better suited for maintenance periods. He'll give you an honest recommendation based on your individual situation.
Ready to Get an Honest Assessment?
Find out whether Dr. Strother can help with your autoimmune conditions. If he can, he'll let you know. If he can't, he'll tell you that too.