Chiropractic care is one of the most popular forms of pain treatment in the United States. Millions of people visit chiropractors each year for a variety of reasons, including pain relief, relaxation, and better sleep. There are clear advantages to seeing a chiropractor as part of your overall wellness routine, especially in a city like Bellingham, where the opportunity for physical activity is abundant. Here are a few of the top benefits I’ve seen in patients at Advanced Sports Chiropractic and Massage.

Pain relief

Back pain, neck pain, and headaches are some of the most common reasons people visit my downtown Bellingham chiropractic care office. I treat people who are experiencing physical pain from sitting behind a desk all day, athletes who have sustained injuries while playing on one of our many sports teams, and outdoor enthusiasts who have overexerted themselves while hiking or bicycling Whatcom County’s many nature trails.

Reduced muscle tension

Visiting a chiropractor can help reduce tension in your muscles. More residents are under immense job-related stress, which causes tension in the shoulders and neck.

Chiropractic care has been shown to be an effective complement to massage therapy in reducing muscle tension and headaches. If you want to feel more relaxed, visiting a chiropractor may be an excellent option for you.

Increased joint mobility

I have numerous success stories of treating joint pain at Advanced Sports Chiropractic and Massage. Synovial fluid acts like a lubricant between two moving bones, and this fluid helps the bones slide against each other without rubbing together too much or coming into contact with each other. When you have less fluid in your joints, your bones may rub together, causing mobility issues and pain. I can help improve patients’ range of motion using specialized techniques, like joint mobilization.

Improved physical performance

Athletes in Bellingham often rely on chiropractors to help them stay flexible and recover quickly after injuries.

As a sports-minded person myself, I know that you want to be at your best in every athletic endeavor. That’s why you’ll want to consider the benefits of chiropractic care for your physical performance.

Chiropractors can help athletes recover from injuries quickly and perform better than they would have without treatment.

Some common injuries I treat include muscle strains and tears, and joint sprains, or dislocations (the result of an injury). Chiropractic treatment can often reduce pain right away as well as speed up healing time significantly compared with other methods, such as pills.

Better sleep

While many things can interfere with a good night’s sleep, chiropractic care is one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting the most restful sleep possible.

Chiropractors like myself are trained in techniques that help reduce stress on your body so you get better quality sleep at night.

Less stress

For all of its relaxing nature views, Bellingham is an active city. Between work, family, and social obligations, life can be stressful.

We know that stress is a serious health problem that can lead to anxiety and depression, insomnia, eating disorders, heart disease, and high blood pressure. It’s also been linked to stroke. Treating it is essential to long-term health.

Chiropractic care can help relieve the stress you’re feeling by alleviating the symptoms, which often include a mixture of tension, pain, and sleep disruption.

Boost your overall wellness routine

A number of patients visit my Bellingham office regularly to boost their overall health and wellness routine – both as a preventative measure and to treat existing conditions. Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine, but it’s also based on real science.

Chiropractors like myself are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with an emphasis on the neuromuscular system. I use hands-on therapy called manipulations or adjustments to help restore proper physical function and improve overall health.

Conclusion

As you can see from the list above, chiropractic care provides a number of benefits, including pain relief, reduced tension and stress, improved mobility, and better athletic performance.

It’s non-invasive, gentle, requires no drugs, and provides progressive relief from the very first visit.

To schedule your appointment, call (360) 671-5706.