Chiropractic care is a unique, highly effective field that treats the whole person for optimal health and healing. If you’re living in pain or not up to your best in Lititz, PA, visit Dr. Edward Hevner at Hevner Chiropractic Center for personalized care.
Understanding the Basics of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractors are doctors who specialize in the health and alignment of the musculoskeletal system. By restoring and maintaining the health and wellness of this system, they are able to help patients overcome many types of pain and other symptoms. Below, Dr. Hevner and the team at Hevner Chiropractic Center in Lititz, PA, share some of the most common issues chiropractic care can address, the types of techniques used, and more.
Symptoms and Conditions Chiropractors Treat
When there are issues in the musculoskeletal system – whether it’s muscle tension, a herniated disc, or anything in between – it puts undue pressure on the surrounding components. The following are some examples of symptoms this pressure can cause and that chiropractors can help relieve:
- Lower back pain
- Spinal disc pain and other disc issues
- Neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Pelvic pain
- Hip pain
- Pain, tingling, and numbness in the extremities
- Auto injuries, such as whiplash
- Work injuries, such as slips and falls and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sports injuries, such as shoulder injuries, knee injuries, or repetitive motion injuries
- TMJ pain
- Joint pain
No matter what type of pain or symptoms you are feeling, your chiropractor can help determine the best combination of techniques to help you achieve relief.
Effective Techniques Provided by Chiropractors
Chiropractors utilize natural techniques that help restore the body to health by removing restrictions and empowering the body to heal. Treatment is personalized to the individual’s needs. The following are just a few examples of some of the most effective techniques.
- Gonstead adjustments, which restore proper alignment through high velocity, low amplitude, precise adjustments
- Cox flexion distraction, which is a method of stretching the lower spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding components
- PNF stretching, which is a type of stretching that utilizes your reflexes to achieve a deeper stretch and greater range of motion
- Spinal decompression, which utilizes a specialized table and computer to gently stretch the spinal column to relieve pressure on the discs and nerves
- Massage therapy, which helps relieve tension, restore range of motion, increase flexibility, and more
Dr. Hevner is happy to provide personalized chiropractic care to patients of all ages, from babies to seniors, and pregnant women. If you live in or around Lititz, PA, call (717) 628-6900 to schedule an appointment at Hevner Chiropractic Center.