Chiropractic adjustments can provide an effective and affordable solution for treating common musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain or arthritis. However, to maximize the benefits of chiropractic care, it's important to remain proactive in preventing symptoms from reoccurring.
Although adjustments can offer long-term results, you may find that your symptoms reappear within days or weeks after treatment. This can be due to a failure to incorporate simple practices into your daily routine that can help maintain the results of your chiropractic adjustment. To increase the time between chiropractic appointments and improve the effectiveness of your treatment, consider incorporating these simple practices into your daily life.
1. Exercise Regularly
While it's important to maintain a consistent exercise routine in the time between chiropractic appointments, it's not recommended to engage in intensive exercise immediately following an adjustment. Instead, focus on low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, yoga, biking, or light stretching. These types of activities can help to build and maintain muscle and flexibility without putting undue stress on your body.
2. Invest in Ergonomic Furniture
If you spend long periods sitting at a desk, it could be contributing to your back pain or other conditions. Investing in high-quality ergonomic furniture can help support your spine and maintain correct alignment while sitting. Ergonomic furniture options include chairs with adjustable lumbar support and armrests, as well as adjustable-height desks that allow you to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day.
Sit-stand desks are a popular ergonomic option that can help reduce the pressure placed on your spine from prolonged periods of sitting. They also encourage better posture and alignment by allowing you to adjust your desk height to your individual needs. By alternating between sitting and standing, you can improve circulation and reduce discomfort in your back and neck.
3. Maintain Good Posture
As mentioned earlier, sitting at a desk or computer for prolonged periods can cause strain on the spinal column, leading to back, shoulder, or neck pain. When we keep our head angled down to look at a screen or device, the neck and upper cervical spine have to bear the weight of the head carriage. This can cause the spine to shift out of its natural alignment over time, resulting in long-term pain and discomfort.
To prevent these issues, it's important to maintain good posture while sitting or looking at devices. Keep your head up and push your shoulders back, avoiding hunching forward or slouching. Take frequent breaks and stretch to alleviate pressure on the upper cervical spine.
4. Attend Follow-Up Appointments
Even though you might feel great following one or two adjustments, it’s important that you continue to attend your follow up appointments. This allows your chiropractor to monitor your progress and ensure that the adjustment is taking hold.
5. Consider Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Following the above recommendations will certainly help to keep you pain-free between chiropractic adjustments. However, in some cases, you may still experience recurring symptoms despite your best efforts. If you’re finding it difficult to manage your symptoms between appointments, Dr. Bejian Shamloo and the Upper Spine Knoxville team are here to help.
Upper cervical chiropractic care is a specialized form of treatment that focuses on the health and function of the upper cervical spine, located at the top of the spinal column. This type of chiropractic care involves non-invasive, gentle techniques designed to correct misalignments in the spine and alleviate pressure on the nervous system. Through upper cervical chiropractic care, you may be able to achieve long-lasting relief from your symptoms and enjoy an improved quality of life.
How Our Treatment Works
Dr. Shamloo's approach to upper cervical chiropractic treatment is holistic, focusing on treating the root cause of your condition rather than simply managing symptoms. Leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and precise upper cervical chiropractic correction techniques, Dr. Shamloo works to restore your spinal column to its natural alignment. By addressing misalignments at their source, you can experience long-lasting relief from your symptoms and a significant improvement in your overall condition.
Dr. Shamloo provides upper cervical chiropractic treatment for patients in Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, Farragut, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Lenoir City, Karns, Hardin Valley, Powell, Halls, and Fountain City in Tennessee, as well as the surrounding areas.