6 Conditions People Commonly See A Chiropractor For



When people think of chiropractors, they often think of people who just treat back pain. 

While chiropractors certainly have a clinical interest in musculoskeletal conditions, as health practitioners they also address a variety of issues including headaches, nerve pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Below are eight of the most common conditions people see a chiropractor for.


Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

It is annoying and hard to say and so is living with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.

A TMJ chiropractor uses a variety of manual techniques to relieve jaw pain, including adjustments and massage. If you're struggling with jaw pain, consider talking to a chiropractor about your options.


Neck Pain

There are a number of factors that may contribute to an individual's neck pain. One of the first steps of chiropractic care is to assess your pain and determine the cause. 


Back Pain

Chiropractors use a variety of non-surgical treatments and hand-on-approach, such as spinal manipulation and joint adjustments, to address back pain symptoms.


Shoulder Pain

Heavy lifting, sports injuries, sprains, strains and overuse are all common causes of shoulder pain. 

A chiropractor works with their patients to determine the root cause of the patient's pain before formulating a treatment plan. 


Hip Pain

Hip pain is a common musculoskeletal health condition that may be caused by misaligned hips, arthritis, poor posture, alignment issues, uneven hips, bursitis, a hip labral tear, tendonitis muscle or tendon strain and overuse 


Pregnancy Back and Hip Pain 

Prenatal and postnatal chiropractors have a clinical interest in addressing the range of health issues caused by childbearing and childbirth. This may include alignment issues, hip pain, back pain, sciatica and reduced mobility of joint function.  

Chiropractors may use applied force, joint adjustments, stretching and strengthening exercises, along with traction to address a patients' pain and various health concerns.

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