When you think of a chiropractor, you probably don't realize that they are also able to help you with pain in some of your joints. In addition to helping you deal with back and neck pain, your Richmond chiropractor is also able to help treat your knee and shoulder pain by making adjustments to your joints to get rid of your pain. If you are experiencing pain in any of your joints or in your neck or back, don't hesitate to talk to your chiropractor to seek treatment to correct the problem.

How Chiropractic Adjustments Work

The most common way that chiropractic adjustments are used is to correct subluxations (misalignments) of the vertebrae in the spine. Your chiropractor applies gentle pressure to bones in order to restore the bone to its natural or original position. Chiropractic adjustments are used to treat a variety of conditions including arthritis, headaches, tendonitis and many others including pain in your extremities. Here are some signs that you may want to talk to your chiropractor about extremity adjustments:

*Pain in your extremity joint.
*Weakness in your extremity joint.
*Numbness or tingling in your extremity joint.
*Catching or locking of an extremity joint.
*Immobility or stiffness in your extremity joint.

Knee Pain

Knee pain is a very common occurrence among patients. Chiropractic treatment can be a very effective treatment for knee pain in many cases. The knee joint is an extremely complex joint that is made up of various ligaments and muscles to maintain stability. There are a variety of different reasons why your knee might be causing you pain and not all of them can be treated by your chiropractor. To help get rid of your pain, your chiropractor will reduce inflammation and then use chiropractic adjustment to improve the function and reduce the pain in your knee. If it is necessary, you will also participate in a rehabilitation program that will strengthen the muscles around your knee and improve your balance.

Shoulder Pain

Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your human body. It is an extremely complex joint and there are a number of different problems that can develop in your shoulder. It is important to understand what the cause of your shoulder pain is so that you can receive the best possible medical treatment. Your chiropractor can relieve pressure on your neck and shoulders through realignment of the vertebrae in your neck. He or she can also look through your overall health and lifestyle with you to see if there is anything that could be specifically causing you to have any sort of shoulder pain.

To learn more about shoulder or knee pain or to schedule an appointment, contact your chiropractor in Richmond as soon as you can.