Chronic Pain and Early Degeneration Prevention with Chiropractic Care

Apr 27, 2020

Pain is the number one reason that individuals seek out chiropractic care, and while our team at Grand Oak Healthcare in Athens and in Loganville is more than happy to help you find relief, we’d also like to point out that chiropractic care and pain prevention can go hand-in-hand. 


Chiropractic Care for Pain Prevention


Chronic pain is the most common reason people seek out medical help. In fact, studies have shown that approximately 20% of adults in the united states suffer from chronic pain that lasts more than six months out of the year. Another 8% of adults are reported to suffer from high-impact chronic pain, which is defined as pain that has limited at least one significant life activity. 


When diving deeper into the types of pain described by patients, many complain of frequent back pain. Instead of seeking out relief from various pain killers, people are turning to chiropractic care for pain prevention. 


Chiropractic care for pain prevention typically involves services that treat the neck, back, and joints of the body. This is done through spinal decompression and manipulation, along with a combination of rehabilitative therapies. The goal of these therapy options is not only to get your musculoskeletal and nervous systems back into working order but to help stretch and relax the muscles around joints that may be pinching nerves and causing pain. 


Once the body is back in proper alignment, regularly scheduled maintenance appointments should be kept to prevent pain from returning. 


Early Degeneration Prevention with Chiropractic Care


One of the most common forms of chronic pain seen by a Doctor of Chiropractic is degenerative disk disease. This condition causes pain due to the degeneration of the spinal joints. Pain can also be the result of the thinning/degeneration of the discs between the vertebra that make up the spine. 


While degenerative disc disease cannot be prevented in its entirety, there are early degeneration preventative steps that can be provided alongside proper chiropractic care to ease the early onset symptoms. 

For instance, spinal decompression helps to stretch the spine and the surrounding muscles to help take the pressure off any bulging disks or pinched nerves, often providing some immediate pain relief to patients.


Chiropractic Care: Pain Prevention with Grand Oak Healthcare in Athens and Loganville, GA


Whether you’ve suffered from chronic pain yourself or you are turning to chiropractic care for pain prevention, you can rest assured you are in good hands with the team here at Grand Oak Healthcare in Athens or Loganville.


Curious how chiropractic care could help you manage your pain? Then contact us today or call our office at (706) 543-2584. We’ll be more than happy to get your questions answered.

Herniated vs Bulging Discs: What Is the Difference?

10 Jun, 2022
There is a difference between a herniated disc and one that is bulging. At Grand Oak Health Care in Athens and Loganville, we take a careful look at your back to determine if you have any herniated or bulging discs before treatment is provided. Herniated vs Bulging Discs Your vertebral discs are cushions that help keep your spine in alignment. Over time, these discs can start to bulge or suddenly become herniated because of an injury. These discs are fluid-filled sacs, with an outer covering and a jelly-like center. If a disc is herniated, it is torn and leaks fluid into your body. With a bulging disc, the disc is not doing a good job supporting your spine, but it does not leak. Spinal Decompression for Bulging Discs When you see a chiropractor for pain related to a bulging disc, spinal decompression strategies can provide relief. The chiropractor looks at your spinal column and determines where you have any areas of compression. Light stretching, decompression techniques, massage, and ultrasound therapy can help ease the pressure on discs that are compressed and bulging. What to Expect from Chiropractic Care As part of any wellness plan with a chiropractor, you can expect an assessment to determine what is causing your back pain. The treatment plan is developed to meet your specific needs. You will see the chiropractor several times a week during the acute phase of treatment and slowly taper down your visits as you heal. Schedule Your Chiropractic Care Appointment at Grand Oak Health Care If you have back pain, it is time to see how our chiropractors can help. Contact Grand Oak Health Care in Loganville and Athens today at (706) 543-2584 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form .

How a Broadside Collision Affects Your Body

12 May, 2021
Side impact car crashes (a.k.a. "T-bone accidents" or "broadside collisions") tend to have a more devastating effect on the human body than all other types of car accidents, according to researchers at Monash University Accident Research Centre in Melbourne. Even at speeds as low as 18mph, side impact car crashes routinely cause serious injuries to the occupants of the struck car. We at Grand Oak Healthcare want you to understand how such a collision affects your body and what to do to treat it. Whiplash, Concussions, and More A Result of Broadside Collisions  Two thirds of broadside collisions cause neck injuries that can lead to chronic pain and even paralysis, and studies show why they’re so common: the human body remains in place for a moment as the car lurches before getting yanked along for the violent ride. This stretches muscles and ligaments beyond their normal range. The sudden movement can injure nerves and discs in the spine, and cause a concussion. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can cause permanent damage. If left untreated, lingering symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, chronic pain, loss of coordination, depression, anxiety, vertigo, dizziness, epilepsy, blurred vision, eye pain, attention disorders, reading comprehension problems, and continued memory loss. To prevent this, get care immediately. The time between concussion and treatment is critical to recovery. We’ll want to see you for follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing. The likelihood of permanent brain damage dramatically increases if a concussion isn’t treated immediately. As for the rest of your injuries, our chiropractic care strives to restore range of motion and improve your body’s physical function by reducing pain, inflammation, and scar tissue (where applicable), along with restore range of motion. All of this translates to faster, better healing, and getting your life back to normal. Get the Benefit of Chiropractic at Grand Oak Healthcare Dr. Giles and his team focus on the effective, evidence-based spinal care that the people of Athens have come to love. We also help patients and their attorneys dealing with personal injury cases, providing the required paperwork to move ahead with insurance claims or legal action. Have questions or need to schedule an appointment? Give our Athens location a call at (706) 543-2584, our Loganville location at (770) 687-2655, or go online and fill out a contact form. We look forward to helping you.
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