Muscle Pain
Muscle Pain Treatment and Prevention at
Westport Chiropractic & Acupuncture
When
your muscles are sore, you may feel completely immobilized,
especially when your athletic activity or work depends on that
particular set of muscles on a regular basis. Whether your muscle
pain is the result of an acute injury or the end product of a chronic
musculoskeletal imbalance, you'll get the help you need at Westport
Chiropractic & Acupuncture. Our Westport, CT, chiropractic office
can diagnose the cause of your muscle pain and provide a variety of
drug-free treatment methods to help reduce and prevent muscular aches
and pains.
The Many Causes of Sore Muscles
You
wouldn't be able to move without your muscles. These bands of tissue
are attached to tendons, which in turn are attached to bones. When a
muscle contracts it draws the attached bones together. When it
relaxes, the bones move apart. A muscle is made up of many small
fibers that twitch to create contractions.
While
muscle pain can be caused by certain diseases or by atrophy
associated with a long period of disuse, it most often stems from
overuse. When the muscles are stressed beyond their capacity, their
fibers tear, a condition known as a strain. When that damage is
allowed to heal naturally the muscle grows stronger. In the meantime,
however, it will feel sore. If the damage never gets a chance to heal
properly before more damage occurs, the muscle may develop chronic
pain and inflammation. Muscle strain can be caused by:
- An acute injury
- Repetitive motions such as throwing a baseball, running, or swinging a tennis racket
- An untreated spinal misalignment that leads to uneven weight distribution
- Over-training, or lack of proper warm-up
Our Chiropractor Can Help Relieve Muscular Stresses and Strains
Any
chiropractor at Westport Chiropractic & Acupuncture can help you
recover from your muscle pain and avoid future muscle pain issues. We
perform a physical evaluation while discussing your symptoms and
checking your range of motion in the affected muscle. Depending on
the underlying cause of the damage, we may prescribe a treatment
program that includes:
- Spinal adjustments to correct your posture, symmetry, and joint position
- Cold laser therapy to decrease inflammation and encourage muscle healing
- Acupuncture to relieve acute/chronic pain
- Lifestyle changes such as healthier work ergonomics or smarter training routines
Give Your Muscles a Chance to Heal by Calling Our Westport Chiropractic Clinic
If
your muscles are sending out a cry for help, let our Westport
chiropractic clinic come to their rescue. Call (203) 227-4474 to
schedule an examination and treatment!