Chiropractic for Joint Pain Relief: Supporting Mobility and Flexibility

Joint pain is one of the top most common issues that affects people of all ages, and it can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Whether it's due to arthritis, overuse, injury, or simply the natural wear and tear that comes with age, joint pain can make everyday activities such as walking, standing, and lifting difficult and painful. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers a natural, non-invasive solution to help alleviate joint pain, improve mobility, and support overall joint health. We are the dentist for your spine and neurological system!

At On With Life Chiropractic, we specialize in providing chiropractic care for joint pain relief, helping patients in Lenexa and surrounding areas regain their flexibility and mobility. By addressing the root causes of joint pain, chiropractic care helps reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and support the body's natural healing processes.

Understanding Joint Pain

Joint pain occurs when there is discomfort, swelling, or inflammation in one or more of the joints in the body. It can affect any joint, but some of the most common areas for joint pain include:

• Knees: Knee pain is often caused by wear and tear, arthritis, or injury. It can make it difficult to walk or stand for long periods. When it comes to knee issues, it can be complex because it is in the middle of two mobile joints, the hip and ankle.
• Hips: Hip pain can be caused by many factors. Your nervous system isn't connecting properly with the muscles and joints surrounding your hip causing it to not move correctly, dysregulate the sacroiliac (SI) joint, cause hip impingement, osteoarthritis, injury, or misalignment in the pelvis.
• Shoulders: Did you know your collar bone and rotator cuff muscles are the only thing that attach your arm to your spine?! The nerves that originate in your neck control your shoulder, which is why we check the source and not chase symptoms. Shoulder pain is often related to cervical spine misalignments, rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, or poor posture.
• Back and neck: Misalignments in the spine can lead to pain in the back and neck joints, causing stiffness and discomfort. Your spine moves in many different directions and contains billions of nerve endings. We need to be careful in what we do.

The cause of joint pain can vary, but one thing is clear—when the joints are not functioning properly, it can cause significant pain and limit movement. Chiropractic care addresses these misalignments and promotes better joint health.

How Chiropractic Care Helps with Joint Pain Relief

Chiropractic care focuses on realigning the spine and joints to reduce nerve interference and improve overall function. By correcting neurological interferences caused by spinal misalignments and addressing the underlying causes of joint pain, chiropractic care helps restore joint mobility and reduce discomfort. Here's how chiropractic care can help with joint pain relief:

• Spinal adjustments: Misalignments in the spine can affect the nerves that control joint function. Chiropractic adjustments help realign the spine, reducing pressure on the nerves and improving joint mobility. The adjustment also helps improve brain to body connection to optimize health!
• Joint mobilization: Dr. On is knowledgeable in multiple chiropractic techniques; however, the one he achieves the greatest results with is Specific Prone. This is a modern, gentle, effective technique that delivers safe treatment for all ages. Chiropractic care should not be "scary" for people because this is something everyone needs! Dr. Chris On uses a gentle technique to mobilize stiff joints, restore brain to body connection, improve range of motion, reduce pain, and improve function!
• Reducing inflammation: Chiropractic care helps reduce inflammation in the joints by improving circulation and encouraging the body's natural healing processes. Our nervous system is in a chronic fight or flight (sympathetic) state. This causes inflammation to occur at the cellular level. Chiropractic care restores our body to a resting and digesting (parasympathetic) state to ease the body back to optimal health.
• Muscle relaxation: Tension in the muscles surrounding the joints can contribute to pain and discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments help restore motion to the joint where the nerve that supplies control to the muscle allows it to relax and improve flexibility and mobility!
• Improved posture: Poor posture can contribute to joint pain, especially in the spine, hips, and shoulders. Chiropractic care helps correct postural imbalances, reducing strain on the joints and muscles. Our spine contains over 364 joints and each one needs to move specifically.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain

Chiropractic care offers numerous benefits for those suffering from joint pain, including:

• Pain relief: Chiropractic adjustments help reduce pain caused by misalignments and inflammation in the joints. Did you know "pain" is only 10% of our entire nervous system! That means this is the smallest part our complex system controls which is why it is the the last thing to show up when you have a problem but also the first thing to go once we start to correct the source!
• Improved mobility: Chiropractic care restores movement and flexibility in the joints, making it easier to perform everyday tasks without discomfort. Dr. Chris On wants to help you be able to do all the fun activities you love to do!
• Non-invasive treatment: Chiropractic care is a non-invasive alternative to surgery and medications, offering a natural, drug-free solution to joint pain. Did you know spinal surgery can cost over $100,000?! Chiropractic care is an investment to optimize your health holistically.
• Long-term relief: Chiropractic care addresses the underlying causes of joint pain, providing long-term relief rather than just masking the symptoms. Chiropractic care addresses the source and will stabilize the area.
• Prevention of future pain: By addressing joint misalignments and promoting better joint function, chiropractic care helps prevent future joint pain and damage. However, if there is another occurrence, we know we can help and it wont take as long if supported with maintenance care.

Conditions That Chiropractic Care Can Help

Chiropractic care can help with a variety of joint pain conditions, including:

• Osteoarthritis: This degenerative joint disease causes the cartilage in the joints to wear down, leading to pain and stiffness. Chiropractic care helps reduce inflammation and improve joint mobility.
• Sports injuries: Chiropractors treat joint pain caused by sports-related injuries, such as sprains, strains, and tendonitis.
• Injuries from accidents: Whether it's from a car accident or a fall, chiropractic care helps treat joint pain caused by trauma.
• Repetitive strain injuries: Repetitive movements can lead to joint pain, particularly in the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Chiropractic care helps reduce pain caused by overuse.
• General joint pain: Chiropractic care is effective for treating general joint pain caused by misalignments, aging, or muscle imbalances.

Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Joint Pain?

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and non-invasive solution for joint pain relief. Chiropractors are highly trained to assess each patient's condition and develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their unique needs. The techniques used in chiropractic care are gentle and focused on providing long-term relief without the need for surgery or medication.

At On With Life Chiropractic, Dr. On is a trusted female chiropractor in Lenexa with experience in treating joint pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. She uses gentle, effective chiropractic techniques to help relieve pain, improve mobility, and promote overall wellness.

Why Choose On With Life Chiropractic for Joint Pain Relief?

At On With Life Chiropractic, we are committed to providing personalized care for those dealing with joint pain. Dr. On takes the time to understand your condition, assess your needs, and develop a customized treatment plan that focuses on the root causes of your pain.

With her experience and holistic approach to chiropractic care, Dr. On helps patients achieve lasting relief from joint pain, improve mobility, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Start Your Journey to Joint Pain Relief Today

If you're dealing with joint pain, chiropractic care may be the solution you need. At On With Life Chiropractic, we offer safe, effective chiropractic adjustments that can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore your quality of life. To learn more about how chiropractic care can help with joint pain relief or to schedule an appointment, visit onwithlifechiro.com today.