For musculoskeletal problems, the traditional medical approach in treatment typically includes medications and/or surgery. This can be expensive, but more importantly – it is often ineffective and even dangerous. People in severe pain certainly welcome the fast relief of medication, but most agree that the results are more often temporary. When the root cause of the problem has not been addressed, the patients become reliant on their medications when the pain returns and the problem continues to worsen over time.

Many of the patients who have become addicted to pain medications have been initially properly prescribed the pain medication by their physician. When pain medications are taken too much or for too long, side effects are very common, and this can ultimately harm the body.

Although most people would prefer to avoid invasive procedures such as surgery, sometimes surgery is necessary or unavoidable. We are fortunate to have many skilled surgeons in our region; however, even successful surgeries leave behind scar tissue that is often a problem with the musculoskeletal system. When performed on joints or the spine, scar tissue often becomes the seed for degeneration because it limits the mobility and prevents appropriate nutrition from getting to the joint. This often becomes the future site of arthritis.

Chiropractic care is a method of healthcare that corrects misalignments in the spine and reduces spinal nerve stress with the use of gentle and precise spinal adjustments. The primary goal of this safe and beneficial type of manual therapy is to diagnose and treat spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, including bulged and herniated discs and pinched nerves.

With the nervous system is rooted within your spine, misalignments of your vertebrae result in pain, tightness, stiffness and/or impaired function – either in your back or anywhere along the affected nerve path. This means that if you have a pinched or irritated nerve in your lower back, it is not uncommon to experience lower back pain that radiates into your sciatic nerve or down your leg. This can make it difficult to sleep, walk, sit, or even stand. A misalignment in your upper back or neck can cause pain radiating into your arm or hand, or even result in chronic headaches or migraines. If your pain is caused by a misalignment in your spine, there is no medication that address that lack of mobility - a chiropractic adjustment is the only treatment that corrects this problem.

Chiropractic is the best way to get out of acute pain from severely herniated discs. It’s also the smartest option for managing many different chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic joint, pain, degenerative discs, and osteoarthritis. While most chiropractic treatments focus on the spine, the top-rated Roanoke, Virginia chiropractors at Balance Wellspace make sure extremities are in proper alignment as well, which helps patients move without pain in their knees, hips, feet, shoulders, elbows, and wrists.

Chiropractic care can help a wide range of problems, including:
⦁ Chronic low back, mid back, neck, or headache pain
⦁ Sciatica pain
⦁ Knee, hip, foot, shoulder, elbow and/or wrist pain
⦁ Postural issues
⦁ Bulging or herniated spinal discs
⦁ Degenerative arthritis
⦁ Sports injuries
⦁ Whiplash or other auto accident injuries
⦁ Sprains and strains
⦁ Overuse injuries
⦁ Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
⦁ Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

If you have never been to a chiropractor before, it is not uncommon to have some hesitation or even nervousness at your first chiropractic appointment. There are many patients skeptical of treatment methods that are commonly labeled as “alternative.” Chiropractic care combines the best of both worlds: a physician’s in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and function with the intuitive approach of a hands-on healer.

Chiropractic care is safe for all ages, from newborn infants to seniors. It is also safe for pregnant women and been shown to reduce pain and duration during labor. Your Doctor of Chiropractic is well trained to determine if your condition is not a chiropractic case our practice has a referral network of medical physicians, surgeons, and other specialists if a referral is necessary.

The highly skilled and experienced team at Balance Wellspace Integrative Medicine uses the most advanced chiropractic techniques and diagnostic tests to help you find long-term relief from back pain, neck pain, chronic headaches, and other nerve-related conditions. We are results focused; however, never recommend treatment without first taking a detailed history, performing all the necessary tests and x-rays so we can thoroughly study your problem and make sure you will respond to our care. Our team of experts will make the best recommendations to not just address the pain but address the underlying cause of your pain as quickly as possible.