Are you aware that some of the most widely prescribed medications for joint pain and inflammation are likely offering you short-term relief in exchange for long-term damage, arthritis, and possibly surgery?

And, medicine’s fixation on short-term relief means that they are not putting any energy toward identifying the cause(s) of the problem. It’s not enough to call it inflammation or arthritis!

You can’t correct a problem if you don’t know what is causing it! 

It seems that as time moves forward more and more people are experiencing chronic debilitating pain – neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica – yet the solution from medicine isn’t any closer. Sure, if your hip or knee gets too arthritic they can go in and replace the joint. But, the replacement parts never work as well as the original equipment. 

The Dangers of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAID)

Here’s a paper NSAIDS May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation. I couldn’t make this up if I tried. The very same medications that doctors routinely prescribe for arthritis pain actually makes the inflammation and the arthritis worse!

They also increase the chances of bleeding and worsen cardiovascular disease!

Look to the Cause!

On the surface there is nothing wrong with prescribing a medication to reduce the joint pain someone is experiencing. If you’re in pain you want relief. And, your doctor wants to offer you some relief as well. 

The big problem is that simply prescribing an anti-inflammatory and doing little else does nothing to identify what is causing the problem. And, if you don’t know what the cause is you don’t stand a chance in correcting the cause. 

Mechanical Problems Require Mechanical Solutions!

The vast majority of joint inflammation and pain arises from an alteration in or loss of, normal joint function. The mechanics or motion of the joints have been altered and over time this causes unnecessary stress to the joints. This in turn results in the development of arthritis. This is when you go to your doctor who brilliantly tells you that you have arthritis and prescribes an anti-inflammatory drug. 

Corrective Chiropractic

Corrective Chiropractic is an advancement and refinement over traditional chiropractic. With corrective chiropractic we seek to identify how the body is out of balance, misaligned, and has lost normal joint motion. 

At Life Chiropractic in Grass Valley my goal is to locate and identify the loss of function that is responsible for pain. We look at:

• Body Balance: are the hips/pelvis level? Are the shoulders level? Is the head level?
• Alignment: how well are the joints of the pelvis, spine, and hips in proper alignment?
• Motion: do the joints of the spine and pelvis have healthy motion?

Sometimes there is a significant loss of joint mobility caused by scar tissue. In these situations we will sometimes use a machine called Shockwave to help break up some of the scar tissue and stimulate healing. 

With imbalances of the pelvis and lower back, after achieving improved balance, alignment, and motion we will use specific exercises to activate the Posterior Chain of muscles that help support the spine. These are the muscles responsible for helping us move through life with less pain and more ease. 

Correct The Cause

Regardless of what you might decide to do, hopefully you can agree that identifying and improving if not correcting the underlying imbalance is key if you want any long lasting improvement in your pain. 

About Dr. Berkowitz  

Dr. Bill Berkowitz is a dedicated chiropractor who brings reliability and depth to his practice at Life Chiropractic in western Nevada County. Focused on addressing chronic issues like low back pain, headaches, and anxiety, Dr. Berkowitz delivers patient-centered care rooted in proven methods without unnecessary extras.

Life Chiropractic, founded by Dr. Bill Berkowitz, offers reliable and results-driven chiropractic care for residents of western Nevada County. With a focus on foundational health solutions, the practice prioritizes quality and effectiveness to help clients achieve relief from chronic issues without unnecessary add-ons.

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