Conquering Chronic Pains With Chiropractic

Pain lasting more than three months in duration becomes labeled as chronic pain. More than a third of the U.S. population (110 million people) suffers from some form of chronic pain. Nothing robs the joy and happiness out of life more than pain persistent and nagging discomfort. The debilitating nature of chronic pain makes life feel miserable and hopeless for individuals and families coping with the condition.

Chronic pain traces back to many different causes and triggers. Science interprets that most chronic pain sufferers begin with a single physical or emotional trauma. The body responds through muscle tightness and spasms for defense and protection. Unaddressed causes and conditions manifest in chronic pain. Emotional centers in the brain and nervous system share the same pathway as physical pain. This leads to a downward spiral of pain patterns as the chronic pain sufferer becomes stressed and burdened with more pain that goes unresolved with pills and drugs.

One of the biggest challenges for chronic pain sufferers stems from the standard recommendations that treatment comes in the form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioid drugs. These substances provide temporary relief but make pain worse in the long run and create dependency on chemical intervention. Strong drugs numb the brain to the existence of pain, but common neurological patterns associated with chronic pain become more permanent if causes go unaddressed. Physical causes and emotional pathways both need to be addressed to achieve full recovery from inflammatory conditions.

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