WHAT IS REPETITIVE STRESS DISORDER?

Repetitive Stress Disorder is an overuse injury. It occurs when excessive stress or strain has been placed on a particular body part. Overuse injury results in pain, swelling, muscle strain, or tissue damage. Repetitive Stress Disorders are in the same family as strains, sprains, and repetitive motion injuries. These injuries are prevalent for those whose job requires repetitive motion or those who play various sports or musical instruments at high intensity. But, be cautious because repetitive stress disorders result in nearly 50 percent of work-related injuries.

HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC CARE HELP WITH REPETITIVE STRESS DISORDER?

Chiropractic care can be a great way to manage and relieve swelling and pain caused by repetitive stress disorder. Routine chiropractic care provides patients with repetitive motion injuries a safe, non-invasive, non-addictive alternative to prescription or over-the-counter pain medications (OTCs) commonly prescribed to patients to help them manage their pain and swelling.

Chiropractors deliver a gentle, non-invasive, non-addictive therapy known as chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments reduce joint restrictions or misalignments in the spine and other joints to reduce inflammation and improve the affected joint and nervous system function. By increasing joint mobility and improving your nervous system function and spinal health, your body can better manage symptoms caused by repetitive stress disorder.

Below are some of the health benefits chiropractic care and chiropractic adjustments can provide patients with repetitive motion injuries:

• Improved joint motion and coordination

• Relief from joint discomfort and pain

• Improved flexibility

• Decreased Inflammation

To see if chiropractic care is proper for your condition, the chiropractors at Community Chiropractic Center - Lewistown Chiropractic will perform a consultation and examination. If necessary, we can order X-Rays that we have on-site. Based on the findings of our chiropractic exam and consultation, your doctor of chiropractic may elect to co-treat your repetitive stress disorder with other healthcare professionals, including massage therapists, physical therapists, or other primary care physicians.

To find a local chiropractor and to learn more about how chiropractic care can help those suffering from strains and sprains, contact or visit our chiropractic office in Lewistown to speak with a licensed doctor of chiropractic. Consultations are always complimentary.