Pain is a natural and often misunderstood part of life. It warns you when something is wrong and alerts you when it’s time to seek professional care. It is your body’s way of telling you when a particular action should be avoided, and when you are beginning to approach your limits. Pain is not a standalone problem but is often a symptom of a deeper issue. However, sometimes you might experience pain with no known origin, and this can cause you to get frustrated and attempt to manage it with painkillers and opioids; however, more doctors suggest chiropractic care over opioids. The doctors at RxWellness Spine & Health are happy to discuss your options and explain the advantages of chiropractic care.
What Are Opioids
Opioids are painkillers that work by interacting with opioid receptors to dull the perception of pain. A doctor may prescribe opioids if you are under their care, and constantly in a lot of pain. Opioids are powerful painkillers that are highly addictive and should only be used under the guidance of a qualified medical practitioner.
How Do Opioids Stop Pain
Opioid medication works by attaching itself to opioid receptors in the brain, and the cells in the brain release signals that dull the perception of pain and increase the perception of pleasure. Opioids can be very effective at relieving pain, but, because they also increase your perception of pleasure, they can be highly addictive. The purpose of opioids is to manage pain, but they often have no effect on the deep cause contributing to the problem. Oftentimes, when the patient stops taking them, the pain will return.
What Is Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is the foundation of care and the belief that most problems that plague the body can be traced back to a disruption or disconnection from the nervous system. Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and joints of the body and maintaining the flow of the nervous system. If something is off with the body the answer can often be found in the spine. Chiropractors believe in clearing up any misalignments in the body to allow the nerves to communicate freely and uninterruptedly.
How Does Chiropractic Care Stop Pain
Chiropractic care operates under the philosophy that under the right conditions, the body usually has everything it needs to heal itself. The goal of the chiropractor is to create those conditions. Subluxations or misalignments in the spine prevent nerves from freely communicating with each other, which can cause all types of discomfort and pain. The chiropractor will attempt to relieve subluxations and prevent the nerves from being compressed by the spine or even by tight muscles. A good chiropractor performs a full examination to get a complete understanding of how and why nerve functions are being hindered and then creates a treatment plan to specifically fix it.
Chiropractic Care At RxWellness Spine & Health
When you work with the RxWellness Spine & Health Tysons chiropractic team, we will provide the most comprehensive care plan, and customize each session to help you get the most out of your treatments. Our goal goes much further than simply relieving pain, we want to heal the deeper issue that is causing the discomfort. During your initial consultation, the doctor will gather information about your problem, complete examinations, and take necessary tests. Once the doctor has a good understanding of what is contributing to your discomfort, they will be able to design a treatment plan to help you fully recover. Each recommended plan will be different for each person and based on the information the doctor compiled. Some possible treatments that the doctor may recommend are listed below:
- Active release technique
- The Graston Technique
- Soft tissue manipulation
- STIM
- Spinal decompression
Each patient will receive their own customized recommendation, which may include some of the treatments listed above or something else entirely. As you come to your regular appointments, the doctor uses your feedback to personalize your treatments further. The goal is to use the treatment plan to guide you through your recovery, so you should progressively feel better after each visit until the pain is gone completely.
Contact Us
As unpleasant as pain can be, it is necessary for preserving your life and helping you maintain a healthy and functional lifestyle. If you have been suffering from pain, and are in the process of correcting the underlying issues contributing to it, you want to work with the qualified chiropractic team at RxWellness Spine & Health for the best results. Different people attempt to manage pain differently, and some people may choose to alleviate pain with painkillers and opioids but remember, doctors suggest chiropractic care over opioids because chiropractic care provides better and longer-lasting results. If you have any specific questions about how chiropractic care can alleviate pain give us a call at (571) 348-1540 or book an appointment online. We are located near the Tysons Galleria at 8609 Westwood Center Dr, Suite 620, Vienna, VA 22182.