In traditional western medicine if the patient is experiencing ankle pain, then you treat the ankle. But Eastern forms of medical practice have long acknowledged the interconnectedness of the human body, realizing that sometimes the cause of pain is coming from another area of the body. We in the west are gradually becoming accustomed to this idea and are embracing alternative medical practices. Reflexology and acupuncture are two of the most widely accepted alternative treatments. Of course one of the most widely accepted forms of alternative medical care in America is Chiropractic care.
Chiropractors were the first western medical practitioners to recognize that treatment of one area could have a profound effect on other areas of the body. The spine is more than a support system for standing upright; it is a conduit for nerve communication throughout the body - which is why a damaged spine can cause paralysis. If you cut off effective communication, you cut off the ability to move. But signalling movement to the muscles is only one of thousands of signals that pass through the nerves surrounding the spine every day. Pain signals, including ankle pain signals also pass through this column.
Although chiropractors have been practicing their unique form of medicine for over 100 years, new advances are being made all the time. One of the newest forms of therapy is Spinal Decompression Therapy or DTS. Our spinal cords are always bending, flexing, lifting and turning. Over time this can lead to repetitive stress injuries and minute tears in the discs of our back. When this happens, the resultant swelling or bulging puts undo pressure onto the nerves leading to problems in various parts of the body including ankle pain. DTS therapy helps the back align properly and rebuilds the muscles and discs to re-set your body to a healthy state.
Your body is a marvel of interconnected systems that are serviced by the web of nerve communication. When this web is interfered with it can result in pain and discomfort. Restoring the back to a natural, healthy alignment can alleviate pain, stiffness and discomfort. If you are experiencing ankle pain that is not related to injury or a direct impact then perhaps what you need is a more holistic approach towards medical care. Correcting the problems in your back that put pressure on your nerves can leave you feeling more alert, active and comfortable than you have felt in years.
At Spine Care, a state-of-the-art chiropractic office located in Eastchester, NY, we have been treating patients who suffer from ankle pain since 2001 using Spinal Decompression therapy.
You don't have to live with ankle pain. With the right treatment you can get back to your normal routine. Get on the road to recovery by contacting us today:
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