At 34th Street Chiropractic and Wellness some of the most frequent causes of pain treated by our chiropractor are repetitive motion injuries. Although carpal tunnel syndrome is the most well-known, these injuries to the musculoskeletal and nervous system can occur in many different parts of the body. They are usually caused by repetitive tasks or continually holding body parts in awkward positions. Some activities for which patients seek our pain management services include computer work, hairstyling, playing musical instruments, construction work, or other activities which are repeated many times daily. Symptoms may include intense pain in areas affected by the repetitive task, weakness, and lack of endurance.

Of course, the best treatment for back pain, neck pain, arm or wrist pain caused by any type of repetitive injury is rest or less time spent involved in the particular activity that is causing pain; however, for many people this is simply not practical because the aggravating activity may be a necessary part of their job. There are ergonomic chairs, keyboards and other appliances which may provide some added support but, in extreme cases, patients come to our Midtown West Manhattan office for help.

Pain Management for Repetitive Strain

After a thorough initial examination, there are many types of treatment therapies our chiropractor may recommend to help reduce the pain associated with repetitive injuries in Midtown West Manhattan patients. Chiropractic manipulations and spinal adjustments to alleviate pain in the back or neck may be implemented. Or massage therapy to loosen stressed muscles and restore the flow of oxygen-rich blood may be recommended. Active Release Technique (ART), a movement-based massage therapy, may be used to soothe muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Based on your individual situation he may also recommend a course of corrective exercises, strength training and chiropractic wellness care to build strength and minimize damage.

What repetitive motions are there in your job or daily life that may be causing you pain?

Massage therapy is a complementary companion to chiropractic wellness and care. Our chiropractor helps our Midtown West Manhattan massage therapy patients alleviate back pain, neck pain, headaches, repetitive motion injuries and other pain caused by personal injuries. Massage therapy not only helps with healing, but it also can play a role in preventative care. This gentle therapy relaxes muscles to relieve tension in the body and increase circulation to the injury site, which decreases inflammation. It aids in reducing stress, which can be detrimental to the body physically and emotionally. Stress can cause patients to have sleepless nights, trigger emotional eating and depress the immune system.

Chiropractor Incorporates Massage Therapy with Chiropractic Wellness Treatments

There are many benefits of massage, both physical and mental. Often, physical and emotional health is intertwined — that's why chiropractic and preventative care go hand-in-hand. Massage therapy relaxes the body to reduce pain, which accelerates healing and increases the flow of oxygen in the blood, strengthening the immune system to help the body fight off sickness. Massage can help our Midtown West Manhattan patients sleep better and experience less stress. Massage therapy complements chiropractic care for patients seeking spinal adjustment treatments for repetitive motion injuries, neck and back pain or other conditions by accentuating and accelerating the body’s own healing process.

Our chiropractor and staff of trained massage therapists will customize a massage therapy treatment to meet each individual patient’s needs. There are several goals that can be accomplished with massage, including pain relief, the working out deep-seated tensions in the musculoskeletal system, relief of pressure on bones and joints, reduction of inflammation that causes pain and increased circulation to the area that is injured. By improving circulation the body is able to bring nutrients and oxygen to the injury site while pushing toxins out. Massage can also stimulate the production of endorphins, which will help improve range of motion and movement while reducing pain.

Preventative wellness starts with proper treatment. Our chiropractor is dedicated to providing excellent care and treatment options to his patients. He believes in the total body approach by combining chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to achieve chiropractic wellness. If you are ready to get on track to becoming pain free and reaching a high level of total body wellness, then call our office today for an appointment.

How has massage therapy helped you with pain relief and stress reduction?

Our highly skilled chiropractor team, Drs. Van Blarcom and Shave, employ natural healing remedies, avoiding risky invasive surgery whenever possible. We treat repetitive motion injuries to quickly relieve pain, while also creating a longer term program of natural solutions (without surgery or medications) to help you continue a wonderful, pain free quality of life.

Repetitive motion pain, e.g., muscle strains, is the result of the punishment our bodies face during our regular daily lives. Even just long daily commutes to/from work can increase back, neck and spinal area pain. Our pain management program addresses your symptoms and the root causes of your discomfort.

Highly conditioned professional athletes suffer pulled muscles, sprained joints (elbows, knees, shoulders, ankles, and spines) and stretched or torn ligaments on a frequent basis. However, those of us engaging in somewhat less intense physical activity still risk overuse of our muscles and joints, resulting in uncomfortable pain.

Enduring even minimal or moderate pressure can generate severe back discomfort. Causes of this pain can come from a variety of sources, including a herniated disc, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, small fractures, spinal deformities, e.g., curvature, or compression fractures.

Solutions for Pain Relief

One solution that our Midtown West Manhattan patients treasure is medical massage therapy. Our chiropractor may recommend this treatment for back, neck and spinal pain and to further your goal towards total wellness. Our busy patients also enjoy stress relief and total body relaxation from this therapy.

Medical massage therapy can also be very instrumental in preventative care from future injuries and painful symptoms. It is effective as a complement to chiropractic adjustments in the overall care and wellness provided through each one of our pain management plans.

How has medical massage helped you?

Weight control is a major problem for many Americans. An entire weight loss industry has sprung up in this country dedicated to showing people how to lose weight. The fact is many people can achieve successful weight loss by making small but effective changes in their lifestyle. By visiting our Midtown West Manhattan wellness center, our chiropractor can help with the back pain resulting from being overweight. But preventative care we provide can get rid of the problem before it starts to create health and pain issues.

Use Preventative Care to Control Your Weight

Preventative care and developing good health habits can put off any weight control issues before they start. Take small steps to change your lifestyle and you may find yourself losing weight without ever going on a traditional diet.

Cut out drinking soda, energy drinks and other sugary beverages. The average can of soda contains 200 calories or more. If you drink only two sodas a day, you will gain almost a pound a week without doing anything else. Flip it around and drink water instead of your normal two sodas and you may find yourself dropping three or four pounds every month.

Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables before you serve yourself anything else. Mix up the fruits and vegetables to get some of every color each day. Produce fills you up while adding very few additional calories to a meal. Bulking up your meals with veggies and fruit means you'll eat more food while losing weight, a goal for any dieter.

Drink one 8-ounce glass of water before every meal. Water will fill you up and you'll eat less food. Studies have found that dieters who drink more water lose weight at a faster rate.

Don't deny yourself desserts and treats. Moderation is key to any diet plan and is helpful to avoid binge eating or feeling deprived.

Weight loss is a serious struggle for many people. Chiropractic care can help with the pain caused by carrying too much weight around on a weakened frame, but improving your diet to create a healthy lifestyle is a goal we can all share. What are your health and wellness goals? We would love to hear from you!

Achieve overall wellness for your body with proper pain management and stress management at 34th Street Chiropractic and Wellness Center. With state-of-the-art equipment and the latest treatment techniques our chiropractors are able to offer quality care for all patients. The chiropractors at our chiropractic wellness center believe in a natural approach to treatment. The doctors strive to discover what is causing the discomfort in order to not only treat it but prevent it from happening in the future. Our chiropractors are able to successfully help patients feel better and change their lifestyle for optimal results.

Chiropractic Care and Wellness Services Offered

The 34th Street Chiropractic and Wellness Center offers many services to assist patients with their pain.  One treatment is chiropractic care which treats neck pain, back pain, headaches and other ailments that result from spinal problems. Another therapy involves corrective exercises to help patients continue to treat problems at home and teach them exact techniques to alleviate pain while fixing the source.

Lifestyle advice is a service offered to assist individuals in making wise, healthy choices for their bodies. Nutritional counseling is another complementary treatment which helps our clients achieve total wellness for both their body and mind. Eating the right foods will also help with stress management and in some cases pain management.  Massage therapy is offered to help your body achieve balance and total health and each massage is tailored to meet our patient’s specific condition. It can help with neck pain, back pain and other types of discomfort. One more therapy option is spinal and postural screenings which help reveal important information that will aid in the diagnoses, treatment and pain management for our patients.

New patients in MidtownWest Manhattan will start with a consultation followed by an examination which includes a variety of reflex and flexibility tests and then X-ray studies that will allow the chiropractor to carefully determine the cause of pain and the proper steps for treatment. This blog allows existing patients, future patients and others to read about our practice and ask questions about their health concerns.

Would you like to feel better, look better and lead a healthy lifestyle? Let our professionals assist you in alleviating pain with natural techniques and treatments.