Referrals to integrative medicine experts: For guidance on diet and nutrition to reduce inflammation and/or promote healthy eating to manage weight.
What does a chiropractor do?Ĭhiropractors treat aches, pains, creaks and strains. In addition, chiropractors can treat musculoskeletal pain anywhere in your body: in your head and jaws, shoulders, elbows and wrists, hips and pelvis and your knees and ankles. The most common reasons for a chiropractic adjustment include: Think of a chiropractor as a doctor who cares for any kind of muscle, bone or joint pain or dysfunction. Who is a chiropractor?Ī chiropractor treats many conditions affecting the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic adjustments offer treatment that complements traditional medical care you receive. A chiropractic adjustment can help reduce pain, correct your body’s alignment and how your body functions physically. This treatment is also called spinal manipulation or joint manipulation. A chiropractic adjustment is a therapeutic treatment where a licensed chiropractor uses their hands or special instruments to manipulate joints in your body.