Over the past few decades, chiropractic care has evolved from an alternative treatment to being widely accepted by the public. There are millions of grateful patients who have received chiropractic care worldwide who can prove its positive effects on the human body. Many health ailments can benefit from chiropractic adjustments, but this article focuses on the three most common issues chiropractors see with their patients.

1. Neck Pain

Neck pain can present itself as mild discomfort or a severe persistent ache that could be incapacitating. Because neck pain is often a symptom, a licensed chiropractor will identify the underlying cause and work to address it using adjustments, physical therapy, and mild exercise, all of which can positively affect the nerves, ligaments, and blood supply to the head and shoulder area. Restoring the correct function of the vertebrae in the neck and shoulder area aids in the alleviation of muscular spasms.

2. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) problems are typically categorized into three conditions: inflammatory illness of the TMJ, jaw joints and muscle pain, and disc or jaw dislocation or condyle fracture. Along with the pain in your jaw and around your ear, you may also have trouble chewing your food, experience pain while chewing, or hear a clicking sound when opening and shutting your mouth.

Chiropractic care effectively reduces TMJ discomfort by using trigger point therapy to relax your muscles, realign joints, and properly reposition your jaw. With these therapies, jaw joint mobility can be improved, and symptoms can be alleviated, including headache, neck discomfort, and ear pain.

3. Low Back Pain

According to The Good Body, 46% of all chiropractic patients seek treatment because of back pain. Spondylosis, a word used to describe the degeneration of the spine brought on by regular wear and tear of its joints and discs, is typically linked to lower back pain. Spondylolisthesis, a traumatic injury, spinal stenosis, sciatica, herniated discs, and sprains and strains are other common causes of low back pain. The pain may present as tingling, stabbing, burning, or aching sensations. A chiropractor can help alleviate this pain with their specialized treatments.

Seeing a chiropractor can be beneficial should you experience undiagnosed neck, back, or knee discomfort not caused by severe osteoarthritis. If you’re interested in visiting a chiropractor, give Mills Chiropractic a call to book a consultation with one of our professionals.