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Many people are surprised to learn that joint pain in the hand, wrist,
elbow, shoulder, ankle, or knee can often be helped by chiropractic care.
When joint function is impaired, there is reduced range of motion,
inflammation, calcium buildup, and scar tissue.
This can be caused from repetitive motions, improper sitting,
overexertion, slips, falls, accidents, and other causes. Awareness of these
types of problems has become more common with terms like "tennis elbow",
"runner's knee", "frozen shoulder", and "carpel
tunnel syndrome."
The traditional treatment of these problems involves splinting the joint
to reduce movement, pain medications, muscle relaxers, steroid injections,
and even surgery!
Today, a more common sense approach is being taken. Joint mobilization,
like chiropractic care for the spine, is being used in the care of elbows,
wrists, and other joints of the body. Helping restore normal range of motion
to joints that have become "locked up", "jammed," or
injured, seems to improve blood circulation, reduce scar tissue, and speed
the healing process.
Your Doctor of Chiropractic is uniquely trained to detect and help
restore proper joint function of the spine and the extremities. Find out
if you can be helped, by arranging for a consultation and thorough
examination today!
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