Chronic Pain

Understanding Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a long-lasting, distressing experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage that often goes beyond what you’d expect from an acute illness or healing process.

There are many reasons why people experience chronic pain. Sometimes, it’s a side effect of underlying inflammatory or neurologic conditions that leads to pain signals without immediate injury or tissue damage. 

Other people develop chronic pain after they experience a traumatic event, such as surgery, falls with significant injury, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, assaults, or other unexpected incidents resulting in physical trauma. But others find themselves experiencing frequent episodes of acute pain over time, called “recurrent acute,” which cause persistent discomfort. When this happens, it is called chronic-acute low back syndrome.”

Knowing about chronic pain in advance can give you more of a sense of control over your life and increase the likelihood that you’ll be prepared to handle it. Even with chronic pain, there are many ways to improve your overall health. Use the pain as an opportunity to make positive changes, and you will take care of yourself better over time. If you experience chronic pain, it could signify something else going on inside your body. Take note and consult with a doctor immediately to discuss this situation.  

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Consider opting for treatment from Germantown Chiropractic. Chronic pain can come from various sources, including problems in the nervous system or other issues all over the body. 

Yentz Family Chiropractic offers a holistic approach to healthcare by examining your body for any areas related to the nervous system, muscles, joints, and other health issues contributing to symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments are performed, designed to reduce inflammation and increase the range of motion in the spine. 

After an adjustment, stretching muscles that were previously constrictive can help with the ailments of inflammation and range-of-motion restrictions. 

Doing proper exercises will also reduce future problems and keep your body strong and flexible. These procedures can help get your nerves functioning better to remove pain signals from your spine well. 

So why suffer through chronic pain for years and years when you can find relief at Germantown Chiropractic? Book an appointment at Yentz Family Chiropractic today!