Inflammation is a natural response of the body’s immune system to injury, infection, or irritation. While it plays a crucial role in the healing process, chronic inflammation can lead to prolonged pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. Often, it develops because of miscommunication between the body’s systems. Dr. Paul Hyland and Dr. Maria Phillips, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, at the Committed to Health Chiropractic Center, provides several non-invasive treatments to ease inflammation and restore the body’s function. By uncovering the causes of chronic inflammation, we can help the body heal itself.
Common Causes of Inflammation
One of the most common contributors to inflammation is injury, whether from acute trauma or repetitive stress. Inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis, which involve damage to joint cartilage, tendons, and bursae, respectively, can also become chronic. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and high levels of stress can exacerbate inflammation throughout the body.
The Role of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care restores the balance of the musculoskeletal system, relieving tissues from pressure that can result in inflammation and allowing nerve signals to travel without disruption. At the Committed to Health Chiropractic Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri, our comprehensive services help patients feel better while getting their bodies back into alignment.
Traction Therapy
Traction therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can help relieve inflammation by gently stretching the spine and surrounding tissues. This technique helps to alleviate pressure on nerves and improve circulation, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. By stretching tight muscles, traction therapy can improve mobility and provide significant relief from discomfort associated with inflammation.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy uses low-level laser light to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. This non-invasive therapy promotes cellular repair and reduces inflammation by dilating blood vessels, increasing circulation. Cold laser therapy is particularly effective for conditions such as tendonitis and osteoarthritis, providing patients with a safe and effective way to manage inflammation and promote recovery.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is another valuable tool in the management of inflammation. By applying targeted pressure to specific areas of the body, massage can help release tension in the muscles and push out exhausted blood, allowing nutrient and oxygen-rich fresh blood to flow in. This increased blood flow promotes healing and reduces inflammation, providing relief from pain and discomfort. Dr. Hyland was a licensed massage therapist before becoming a chiropractor and still incorporates massage therapy into patients’ treatment plans to support the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments.
Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation is a therapeutic technique that uses electrical impulses to make muscles contract and relax. This treatment is another way to reduce inflammation by promoting circulation and loosening tight muscles. Electrical stimulation can also help retrain damaged nerves, allowing patients to regain use of an injured limb.
Get Holistic Inflammation Relief with Chiropractic Care
Chronic Inflammation can significantly impact life, but chiropractic care offers holistic solutions. By restoring balance and boosting the body's natural healing mechanisms, chiropractors can help patients find relief from inflammation and improve their overall well-being. If you are experiencing inflammation-related discomfort, schedule a consultation with Dr. Paul Hyland or Dr. Maria Phillips at the Committed to Health Chiropractic Center. Our Creve Coeur, Missouri, office can be reached at (314) 542-2003.