The shoulder and hip joints are the most mobile and frequently used joints in the body. Unfortunately, they are also a frequent site of injury and pain for many people in our Lewistown Chiropractic Clinic. From overuse to sports injuries, the causes are many, and the results range from slight discomfort to complete immobilization. The following article from Community Chiropractic Center gives information on some of the most common issues that lead to shoulder and leg pain, as well as a description of how chiropractic adjustments can help to reverse it.

TREATMENT FOR ARM AND LEG PAIN IN LEWISTOWN

The actual cause of arm or leg pain can be difficult to self-diagnose. If you have had an apparent injury, such as stressing a joint through a repetitive pattern at work, dislocating a shoulder playing sports, or pinching a nerve by falling asleep in an awkward position, the source of your immediate pain may be evident. However, when pain in the arms or legs develops slowly over time without the occurrence of an apparent injury or accident, or when the pain from an injury has become chronic, and the source becomes perplexing, you may require a more thorough assessment to determine the source.

There are several possible pain sources, including bursitis, arthritis, and tendinitis. However, misalignments (subluxations) of the neck and lower back vertebrae are responsible for the vast majority of chronic arm and leg pain. If the spaces where the nerves leave the spine become narrowed because the vertebrae or discs are out of position, the nerve can become irritated and often produces pain down its entire path. Many patients are surprised when they see nerves travel from the spine to the ends of their fingertips and toes.

As a result, injuries to the vertebrae in the spine can create the sensation of pain anywhere along the entire length of the arms and legs. The pain patterns associated with sciatica, which runs from the hip to the foot, are an excellent example of how this works.

CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT FOR ARM AND LEG PAIN

Due to the complexity of the joints and the vast number of possible causes of your leg or arm pain, it is crucial to have a professional evaluation to determine the source. Using a combination of a thorough review of your medical history, a physical examination, and advanced imaging techniques, a chiropractor can get a comprehensive picture that will lead to the root cause of your pain.

Using non-invasive and carefully applied adjustments, chiropractors assist the body in gently re-positioning the vertebrae, providing instant and long-term relief. So if you are experiencing arm or leg pain, don't wait for it to become unbearable. Instead, please schedule a consultation with our doctors at Community Chiropractic Center today. We're conveniently located on the West end of Lewistown, Montana.