Are you suffering from extremity pain or injuries? Dr. Robert Fitzpatrick and Dr. Lisa Morreale-Fitzpatrick at Fitzpatrick Chiropractic in Toms River, NJ, offer extremity adjustments to provide you with the relief you deserve.
Understanding Extremity Adjustments
You are likely aware that chiropractors offer adjustments to the neck and back to address pain, headaches, and other symptoms. However, you may not be aware that they can also perform adjustments on your limbs. How do these work? What are they used for? Dr. Fitzpatrick, Dr. Morreale-Fitzpatrick, and the team at Fitzpatrick Chiropractic in Toms River, NJ, answer these questions and more about extremity adjustments.
Why Would I Need My Extremities Adjusted?
We often don’t think about how connected all the various components in our bodies are. For example, not many people think about their back when their shoulder is in pain.
However, when something is amiss in your upper back, such as a misalignment or herniated disc, your arm and shoulder overcompensates. The harder it works, the more likely it is to sustain an injury.
The same can be true if something is wrong with the shoulder. The back muscles work to overcompensate, which leads to pain and a potential injury.
Put simply, whether it’s an extremity in pain or a surrounding component, a misalignment in one or both areas may be to blame. Restoring alignment to the full musculoskeletal system can help relieve pain in the:
- Shoulders
- Elbows
- Wrists and hands
- Hips
- Knees
- Ankles
- Feet
- Fingers and toes
TMJ sufferers also find relief through adjustments.
How Are Adjustments Performed on the Extremities?
Adjusting the extremities involves the chiropractor manipulating the target area. Depending on the patient’s specific needs and injury, the adjustment can include a combination of pressure, massage, stretching, and movement to restore alignment.
Benefits of Adjusting the Extremities
While these adjustments can play a vital role in relieving pain, they also provide many other benefits. These include but are not limited to:
- Improved range of motion, flexibility, and mobility
- Improved balance
- Natural healing for injuries
- Prevention of future injuries or worsening current injuries
Adjusting the extremities doesn’t just relieve pain in the extremity. It also takes pressure off the rest of your body, relieving any related pain and muscle tension. Additionally, as alignment is restored throughout the body, it improves your energy, nerve function, and general health and wellness.
Learn more about how extremity adjustments can relieve your pain and suffering by visiting Dr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Morreale-Fitzpatrick at Fitzpatrick Chiropractic of Toms River, NJ. Call (732) 288-0500 to schedule an appointment today.