If you’re looking to achieve pain-free living, optimal wellness, or peak performance, spine specialist Dr. James Young at Chiropractic & Wellness Center of La Grange in La Grange, IL, is dedicated to helping you exceed your goals.
Signs You Should Visit a Chiropractic Spine Specialist
The health of your spinal column is essential to your health and wellness, as well as staying free from pain. The question is how to know when your spine isn’t in the best shape and needs attention. Below, Dr. Young and the team at Chiropractic & Wellness Center of La Grange in La Grange, IL, share some of the top signs you should visit a chiropractic spine specialist.
You Live in Chronic Pain
Pain is a sign that something is wrong. When the pain doesn’t go away, there is typically an underlying issue that needs attention. If you find that you are constantly battling neck pain, back pain, joint pain, headaches, or any other musculoskeletal pain, it’s time to visit a chiropractor.
Your Posture Could Use Some Work
Your posture can either support or harm your spinal health, but proper posture can be hard to achieve if there is an injury or years of bad habits to break. A chiropractor can help by treating injuries, strengthening your back, and helping you build healthier habits.
You Feel Numbness or Tingling in Your Extremities
You might occasionally feel numbness in your legs or arms after sitting or lying down due to your position. However, if those feelings come out of nowhere or are constant, it’s likely due to a herniated disc and compressed nerve. A chiropractor can help naturally treat both.
You’ve Been in an Accident
Auto, sports, and work accidents are all hazardous to musculoskeletal health. If you have been involved in any accidents, you should seek help even if you don’t notice any symptoms.
You Play Sports or Are Very Active
Living an active lifestyle and playing sports often pushes the body beyond its normal abilities. This often leads to soft tissue injuries, as well as fractures and dislocations Regularly visiting a chiropractor can help treat and prevent such injuries.
You Sit for Long Periods
While being active can impact spinal health, being sedentary can do just as much damage. It often leads to misalignment and tightened muscles. A chiropractor can help you undo the damage and avoid the painful symptoms.
If any of the above apply to you, or you simply aren’t as healthy as you’d like to be, visit our spine specialist Dr. Young at Chiropractic & Wellness Center of La Grange in La Grange, IL. Call (708) 352-6680 to schedule an appointment today.