You have an ache in your back or a knot in your shoulder, and you think “I’ll head to my chiropractor for an adjustment!” But did you know that chiropractors can help with much more than just your typical aches and pains?

From reducing headaches and stress to improving your immune system, here are three things you didn’t know a chiropractor could help you with.

1. Help Reduce Headaches

While we all get the occasional headache, those that are persistent can really interfere with our quality of life.

Spending hours in the same position, like in front of a computer, is often the cause of this muscle tension, leading to joint irritation and tension in the upper back and scalp that cause headaches. Research shows that spinal manipulation – the primary form of care provided by chiropractic doctors – is an effective way to treat tension headaches and headaches that begin in the neck.

Chiropractors can also offer advice on posture ergonomics, exercises and relaxation techniques to make sure your headaches don’t return.

2. Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Pain in your shoulders, back, neck? A lot of that can be a sign of stress. Chiropractors work primarily with the spine – the root of the nervous system through which nerve impulses travel between the brain and the rest of the body – and can help the body manage and process stress in a healthier way.

Releasing muscle tension and making spinal adjustments to reduce nerve irritation can all contribute to helping your body return to a more balanced and relaxed state.

3. Relax Facial Pain

Facial pain often occurs later in life, and can be triggered by actions such as chewing, swallowing, talking, yawning, or even by specific scents and flavors. This pain can often be dull, aching, or nagging, and can interfere with your quality of life.

Chiropractors can aid in assisting and diagnosing facial pain, in order to offer the best solution for the reason behind the pain (whether it be migraines, dental, or TMJ).

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